Adult Safety Net
The Texas Department of State Health Services set up a program called Adult Safety Net (ASN) to assist adults without health insurance in getting vaccinated. This helps protect them from diseases that vaccines can prevent. It's crucial for adults to get vaccinated not just for their own health but also to prevent spreading illnesses to others, especially young kids. If you're 19 or older and uninsured, you can access these vaccines at a low cost, typically up to $25 per vaccine. However, if you are unable to pay, you can still get the vaccine. But if you already have insurance coverage, you're not eligible for this program.
Learn about the program and enrollment.
Finding a Provider Near You
To locate an Adult Safety Net provider, please contact DSHS Immunizations Section at 800-252-9152 and refer to the spreadsheet of ASN providers below. Enrolled providers may be subject to change.
Vaccinations We Offer
The current DSHS Adult Safety Net vaccine includes the following vaccines:
- Hepatitis A vaccine
- Hepatitis B vaccine
- Combination hepatitis A-hepatitis B vaccine
- Measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine
- Meningococcal vaccine
- Tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (Tdap) vaccine
- Tetanus-diphtheria (Td) vaccine
To learn more about which vaccines you need, see the Recommended Adult Immunization Schedule.
Texas Vaccines for Children Providers
If you are currently enrolled in the Texas Vaccines for Children (TVFC) program and are interested in becoming an Adult Safety Net program provider, please complete the Provider Agreement Form.
Re-Enrollment
The ASN program requires that the ASN Program Agreement and profile be updated annually as these forms are required for continued enrollment in the ASN program.
Vaccine shipments may be interrupted for sites without current enrollment information on file. Provider re-enrollment must be completed by the posted deadline.
To learn more about ASN program, visit our Program Enrollment.