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Hardin County approves VaxCare partnership to expand immunization clinic access
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Summary
The commissioners unanimously authorized a Terms of Service Agreement with VaxCare Corporation allowing the Hardin County Immunization Clinic to administer vaccines regardless of patients' insurance status, following a request from Health Director Sharon Whitley.
Hardin County Commissioners on March 11 authorized the county judge to execute a Terms of Service Agreement with VaxCare Corporation to allow the Hardin County Immunization Clinic to administer vaccines to individuals regardless of their insurance status.
Health Director Sharon Whitley presented the request, explaining that the VaxCare agreement would streamline vaccine procurement and administration for uninsured or underinsured residents who use the county immunization clinic. Commissioner Amanda Young moved to approve the agreement; Commissioner L.W. “Nubbin” Cooper Jr. seconded. The court approved the motion unanimously.
Why it matters: the agreement is intended to expand access to routine and recommended vaccines through the county clinic, removing insurance status as a barrier to receiving shots provided through this partnership. The court recorded unanimous approval and directed staff to execute the county judge’s signature on the Terms of Service Agreement.
Provenance: The VaxCare request and the court’s approval were included in the posted agenda and minutes for the March 11 meeting.