Porter County Health Department Vaccination Sites

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Registration & Appointment Information

Any eligible Hoosier can self-register for a vaccine appointment.  A friend or family member also can make an appointment on behalf of a qualifying individual. But the person registered will be required to provide photo identification before they will be given the COVID-19 immunization.

Online Registration

For online registration instructions and Porter County Health Department vaccination locations in Valparaiso and Portage, please scroll down.

Registration By Phone

Eligible Hoosiers who do not have internet access or are otherwise unable to register online can call 2-1-1 for an appointment and/or secure transportation. A friend or family member also can also call 2-1-1 to make an appointment on behalf of a qualifying individual. But, the person registered will be required to provide photo identification before they will be given the vaccine.

Vaccines Offered

Both of the Porter County Health Department locations offer both Pfizer and Moderna vaccines. Note: The State registration site states that the Porter County Health Department sites only offer Moderna. That is incorrect. Our sites offer both Pfizer & Moderna.

Cancelling Your Appointment

If you schedule an appointment with the Porter County Health Department, then find an earlier appointment somewhere else, PLEASE help us by cancelling your appointment with us. By doing so, you will free up appointments that can be used by someone else!  FIND CANCELLATION INSTRUCTIONS HERE

Porter County Health Department Vaccination Locations

The Porter County Health Department (PCHD) is currently offering vaccinations at the following sites in Portage and Valparaiso. You will find specific registration instructions for each location.

PCHD Portage Location - Offers Pfizer & Moderna Vaccine 

North County Government Annex, 3590 Willowcreek Rd, Suite C, Portage. Please be aware that this location is currently open on Mondays, Wednesdays & Thursdays and can offer about 100 appointments per day. Pre-registration required. Walk-ins not accepted at this site. If you want to register for this specific site, go to the REGISTRATION SITE, and enter a zip code of 46368 when asked, then choose Porter Co Willowcreek VAX 

PCHD Valparaiso Location - Offers Pfizer & Moderna Vaccine

Porter County Expo Center, 215 E Division Rd, Valparaiso. This location is open Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays and can offer over 500 appointments per day. Walk-ins will be accepted under the conditions below and appointments are still accepted. If you want to register for this specific site, go to the REGISTRATION SITE and enter a zip code of 46383 when asked, then choose PORTER COUNTY EXPO CENTER MVAX.  

IMPORTANT NOTICE: BEGINNING TUESDAY, APRIL 27:

Walk-Ins will be accepted ONLY at the Porter County Expo Vaccination Site for both first and second doses beginning on Tuesday, April 27 during these hours ONLY:

  • Tuesdays from 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM
  • Wednesdays from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM
  • Thursdays from 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM
  • Fridays from 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM
  • Saturdays from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM

CONDITIONS:

  • Persons age 16 or 17 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
  • Regardless of where in Indiana you received your first dose, you can receive your second dose at the Expo under these conditions:
    • If your first dose was Pfizer, at least 21 days must have passed since your first dose.
    • If your first dose was Moderna, at least 28 days must have passed since your first dose
    • You MUST present the vaccination card you were given when you received your first dose.