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Effective with the 2010-2011 school year, the Ohio Department of
Health recently added additional immunization requirements for school entry for
Ohio's Kindergarten and 7th grade students.
The changes in effect for the 2010-2011 school year are:
one booster dose of Tdap (Tetanus, diptheria and acellular
pertussis) or Td (Tetanus and diptheria) vaccine will be required prior to the
entry to seventh (7th) grade AND the addition of a 2nd dose of varicella
(chicken pox) vaccine for kindergarten entry.
If you have questions regarding the requirements, call the
nursing division at 440-992-7122.
The Ashtabula City Health Department is open for childhood /
adolescent vaccinations every Monday & Wednesday from 9:00
a.m to 11:00 a.m.
H1N1
H1N1
vaccinations are open to everyone interested in receiving protection from
the H1N1 influenza virus.
Swine Flu Information
www.cdc.gov/swineflu<http://www.cdc.gov/swineflu
www.odh.ohio.gov<http://www.odh.ohio.gov
ODH Hot Line 1-866-800-1404
Hours for H1N1 vaccinations:
Mon & Weds 9 - 11 a.m. Children 6 mo. - 18 y
Tue & Thurs 9 - 11 a.m. Adults
Questions please call 992-7122 or 992-7123
Services
for Adults
-- We now accept Visa & Mastercard
Immunization:
Tetanus Booster, Influenza, Pneumonia, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis A, HPV, MMR, ZOSTAVAX
Tuesday
& Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Walk-in, first-come basis.
Medicare
& Medicaid payment accepted for most vaccines.
For current vaccine prices contact the
nursing division.
Blood
Pressure Screening:
Tuesday
& Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. for the general public at no charge.
Cholesterol and Glucose Screening:
Tuesday
& Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Available:
Total Cholesterol, Good Cholesterol and Bad Cholesterol, Triglycerides,
and Blood Sugar.
Cost:
$25.00 for Lipid Panel (Blood Sugar, Glucoscan - $2.00)
Tuberculosis
Skin Tests: Monday
& Tuesday 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Cost:
$7.00 per test. Medicaid accepted.
Must
return in 48 hours for reading of skin test.
Tuberculosis Clinic: Held the
second and fourth Thursday of the month, call your local Health
Department for referral.
Chronic Disease Visits: Home
and office visits with physician's orders.
Health Education: Services
are available throughout the county along with pamphlets and videos.
Services
for Children & Adolescent
Immunization:
All required Infant Shots, Diphtheria, Pertussis, Tetanus, Haemophilus B (Hib),
Polio, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varivax, Rotavirus, Hep A, Meningitis, HPV
Gardasil, Tdap (Tetanus Booster) for adolescents, Hepatitis B, Pneumococcal.
Monday
& Wednesday 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Walk-in, first-come basis
Donation
of $5.00 per vaccine. Medicaid accepted.
Donation may be waived if unable to pay.
Communicable Disease: Office and home
visits for assistance in identification, reporting and education.
Well Child Physical Exam: Fee on sliding scale or
Medicaid payment. Bimonthly clinics held for children ages birth to
21 years. Call 440-992-7122 for an appointment.
Bureau for Children with Medical Handicaps:
Diagnostic referrals and appointment with follow-up visits as needed.
Contact Health Department for further information.
Blood lead testing:
Contact Health Department for an appointment.
Lead
Level Elevations: Elevated
lead level reporting. Follow-up assessments and education with the
Environmental Health Director.
Orthopedic Clinic:
County-wide clinic by appointment, referral by physician, school nurse or
public health nurse. Contact Health Department for further
information.
Vision and Hearing Screening: Contact
Health Department for an appointment.
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