Health

The Trumbull Health Department strives to promote health and well-being, prevent disease, and ensure a clean and safe environment for the communities we serve. Our office is now fully open to the public.

In the event that the office is closed, Please use the drop box located at the front entrance for permits, payments and ticks.  For immediate assistance, please call 203-452-1030.

The Trumbull Health Department (THD) serves as the official local public health entity for the Trumbull, Connecticut community. THD is committed to improving the quality of life for all it serves through the promotion of health, prevention of disease, and by assuring a safe and clean environment for our residents. Explore our site to find the most up-to-date information regarding:

  • Applications
  • Fees
  • Health alerts
  • Local regulations
  • Programs and services

The Importance of Immunizations

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The Trumbull Health Department wants to remind the community of the importance of immunizations. We offer vaccines for preschoolers, school-aged children, college students and adults. Vaccines play a crucial role in preventing disease and ensuring long-term health. 

"Many illnesses can be prevented with a vaccination, said Luci Bango, Trumbull Health Department Director of Health. "Ensure you and your family are safe from illness this year by making sure vaccinations are up to date."

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), immunization is one of the most successful and cost-effective health interventions, preventing millions of deaths every year. From infants to seniors, immunization protects against diseases such as diphtheria, measles, pertussis (whooping cough), pneumonia, polio, rotavirus, rubella and tetanus. The benefits of immunization are increasingly being extended to adolescents and adults, providing protection against life-threatening diseases such as influenza, meningitis, and cancers (cervical and liver cancers). 

The vaccines offered at Trumbull Health Department vary depending on the season.  Some of the vaccines offered are::

Most insurances are accepted. 

All vaccines for kids 18 years and under are FREE in Connecticut. Just an administration fee is allowed to be charged. This administration fee is billed to insurance. For those 18 years and under without insurance, a nominal administration fee of $21 will be charged for the first vaccine and $5 will be charged for each additional vaccine during the same visit. For those 19 years of age and older without insurance, we charge for the cost of the vaccine and a vaccine administration fee.  For insured adults 19 years of age older, the cost of the vaccine and administration fee are billed to insurance.

COVID-19 vaccines are also covered by insurance or for a fee of $150 without insurance.  Cash, check or credit card are accepted. Call the Trumbull Health Department at 203-452-1030 (ext. 0) to schedule an appointment or for the immunization fee schedule. 

Vaccine Price List

Volunteers In Action

Our TAG (Teen Advisory Group) is a group of youth volunteers, ages 13-18, who volunteer with the health department to organize community events for middle school and high school students.  

Interested in Joining?

If your child is interested in volunteering, please complete the attached Health Department Teen Advisory Group (PDF) form and return it to Sam Cousins at: scousins@trumbull-ct.gov

Resources

Adult Vaccine Assessment Tool: https://www2.cdc.gov/nip/adultimmsched/ 

Pharmacy locations in Trumbull, Fairfield, Monroe, Shelton, and Bridgeport that offer the Covid-19 and RSV vaccines  

The required immunizations for all children attending Connecticut schools can be found at the National Vaccine Information Center website at: https://www.nvic.org/law-policy-state/vaccine-laws-connecticut 

https://portal.ct.gov/-/media/sde/school-nursing/publications/immunization_requirements.pdf 

For more information on vaccines please visit https://getvaccinatedct.org/

COVID-19 Vaccine Boosters: What You Need to Know

  • COVID-19 vaccine boosters can further enhance or restore protection that might have decreased over time after your primary series vaccination.
  • People are protected best from severe COVID-19 illness when they stay up to date with their COVID-19 vaccines, which includes getting all recommended boosters when eligible. 

Preventing Spread of Respiratory Viruses When You’re Sick

If you have a respiratory virus, stay home and away from others (including people you live with who are not sick) if you have respiratory virus symptoms that aren't better explained by another cause. 

Symptoms may include but are not limited to chest discomfort, chills, cough, decrease in appetite, diarrhea, fatigue (tiredness), fever or feeling feverish, headache, muscle or body aches, new loss of taste or smell, runny or stuffy nose, sneezing, sore throat, vomiting, weakness, wheezing.

  • You can go back to your normal activities when, for at least 24 hours, both are true:
    • Your symptoms are getting better overall, 
    • and You have not had a fever (and are not using fever-reducing medication).
  • When you go back to your normal activities, take added precaution over the next 5 days, such as taking additional  masks, physical distancing, and/or testing when you will be around other people indoors. 

License Renewal Schedule

  • Beauty Establishments: January 1st-Dec 31st
  • Tobacco Retailers: January 1st-Dec 31st
  • Food Establishments: April 1st- March 31st
  • Pools- Seasonal: May 1st – September 30th
  • Pools-Indoor: May 1st-April 30 

Tick Information

If you have removed a tick and want to have it tested, please visit our office.  

Please fill out the attached form prior to your visit.  There is a $5.00 service charge and results will be emailed to you in approximately two weeks. 

During non-office hours, please fill out the forms provided by our drop-box and follow the directions located outside our office. 

Video About Public Health

The National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) created a short film about the vital and heroic role of public health.

Responsibilities & Services

The THD's overall role is to protect and promote the public's health through people, prevention and partnerships. As a local health agency, our responsibilities include the enforcement of the Connecticut Public Health Code and mandated services as prescribed by CGS Section 368e (municipal).

  • Local health agency ordinances and regulations may be more stringent than the State's mandates, however they cannot be less stringent or in conflict with state regulations and statutes.
  • Town charters and local board of health by-laws may include provisions of services that exceed the basic public health program.
  • Local health agencies have the legal authority to levy fines and penalties for public health code violations, and to grant and rescind license permits (such as for food services establishments or septic systems) and to establish fees for their services.