These are the same steps our staff use when they help someone. "They" means the person who needs help: you, or someone you are helping. Go in order, and call ahead when you can.
1Find out what they need
You can ask"Which shot do you want? When did you last get shots?"
A deep or dirty wound and no tetanus shot in 5 years? See a doctor today. Use the guide "Has a sore, wound or foot problem that won't heal".
2Free shots for adults with no insurance
NM Department of Health - Grant County Public Health Office
Free vaccines for uninsured adults and tuberculosis (TB) services
(575) 538-5318
2610 N Silver St Suite 7, Silver City · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm (closed 12-1)
NM Department of Health - Immunization Program
Free vaccines for uninsured adults (statewide finder and helpline)
1-833-796-8773
3Shots with Medicaid, Medicare or insurance
Walgreens (Silver City #10808)
Pharmacy (store line)
575-534-0053
100 Rosedale Rd, Silver City · Pharmacy Mon-Fri 8am-8pm, Sat 9am-6pm, Sun 10am-6pm (closed 1:30-2pm); store 8am-10pm
Walmart Pharmacy (Silver City Supercenter #1357)
Pharmacy
575-388-3113
2501 Highway 180 E, Silver City · Pharmacy closes 7pm (closed 1:30-2pm); store 6am-11pm
Hidalgo Medical Services
Silver City Community Health Center: Primary medical care
575-800-1467
1007 N. Pope St., Silver City · Mon-Fri 7:00 am-6:00 pm
Bring
- insurance, Medicaid or Medicare card
- photo ID if they have one
4Shots for children
NM Department of Health - Grant County Public Health Office
Public health office (vaccines, family planning, harm reduction, birth certifica
575-538-5318
2610 N Silver St, Suite 7, Silver City · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm (closed 12-1)
Bring
- the child's shot record if they have one
5After the shot
Trouble breathing, a swollen face or throat, or hives soon after a shot: call 911.
This guide is general information only, not medical, legal or other professional advice. Places and rules change, so please call before you go. In an emergency, call 911; in a mental health crisis, call or text 988. Disclaimer
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Questions, or want someone to walk through this with you? The Silver City Gospel Mission, 111 S. Texas St., Silver City,
575-388-5071, weekdays 9:00am-1:45pm. Everyone is welcome.