Immunizations, also known as vaccines or shots, are one of the most important public health efforts to control disease spread in the world.

Public Health Laboratory serves as a first line of defense to protect the public against communicable diseases and other health hazards. We provide clinical diagnostic testing, environmental testing, emergency response support, applied research, laboratory training and other essential services to the community in a respectful, timely and cost effective manner. Public Health Laboratory Microbiologists are highly educated specialists with knowledge of multiple scientific disciplines, advanced skills in laboratory practice and the ability to apply this expertise in clinical diagnosis.