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| - Think Bus Station meets DMV. That's Maricopa County Department of Public Health in a nutshell. Yet, hold up. There's more than meets the eye. Sure, when you walk inside, your skin may crawl. Where the F am I? It's part mental institution; part hospital ward; no parts Comfort Inn.
Reception is helpful. They'll tell you which "clinic" you need, based on number. Then just look for that number hanging high along the hallway. Easy to find.
I checked in with the Foreign Travel/Adult Immunization clinic - numero tres. This clinic deserves 5 stars, but that's another review.
Paying is an entirely separate matter. Before I could get my shot, I took a "cashier number" from Reception and made my way into the DMV-replica room. I didn't have to wait long. Sadly, the lady behind the glass messed up my receipt, so I had to re-visit her before I made my timely exit.
Over all, not a bad experience. I've been twice now - had to get the chicken pox vaccine and this place was the *only* place in Phoenix that offered it to adults. Trust me. I called over 25 other places. Wowza. I don't know if this place takes insurance or if the costs of "routine" services are less, but combined, my 2 pox shots added up to over $270. Ouch. That hurt more than the needle prick!
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