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This October, ask your healthcare provider about the RSV vaccine for any infants or older adults in your family. These groups are at greater risk of being hospitalized for RSV complications.
đLearn more at: hhs.iowa.gov/immunization/ask-me
âQuestions if the vaccine is right for you? Call Washington County Public Health at 319-653-7758, Shelby will be more than happy to help!
Este octubre, pregĂșntele a su profesional de atenciĂłn mĂ©dica sobre la vacuna contra el VRS para los bebĂ©s o adultos mayores de su familia. Estos grupos corren un riesgo mĂĄs alto de ser hospitalizados debido a complicaciones del VRS.
đObtenga mĂĄs informaciĂłn en: hhs.iowa.gov/immunization/ask-me
âÂżTienes preguntas sobre si la vacuna es adecuada para ti? ÂĄLlama a Washington County Public Health al 319-653-7758, Shelby estarĂĄ encantada de ayudarte!
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We are so excited to be partnering up with the WACO Community Food Pantry to offer flu shots today from 2pm-4:30pm!
We are so excited to be partnering up with the WACO Community Food Pantry to offer flu shots today from 2pm-4:30pm! This is located at the United Church of Crawfordsville in Crawfordsville!
We will be accepting Medicare (no Medicare supplement plans) and private pay, which will be $35. If you do private pay, we can give you a receipt to send in to your insurance for reimbursement.
We can't wait to see everyone! If you have questions, please call us at 319-653-7758 and ask for either Shelby or Jen.
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Photos from Washington County Public Health's post
We wear pink for our amazing LPN, Virginia Miller! She fought hard and WON! She has been cancer free for 18 years! đȘđ«¶
Don't forget to do your monthly self-exam.
For more information: https://www.nationalbreastcancer.org/breast-self-exam/
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Did you know the RSV virus can be dangerous for infants and older adults? Thatâs why itâs important for these groups to get the RSV vaccine. Talk to your childâs healthcare provider and encourage the older adults in your life to talk to theirs.
đLearn more at: hhs.iowa.gov/immunization/ask-me
âQuestions if the vaccine is right for you? Call Washington County Public Health at 319-653-7758, Shelby will be more than happy to help!
ÂżSabĂa que el virus respiratorio sincicial (VRS) puede ser peligroso para lactantes y adultos mayores? Por eso es importante que estos grupos reciban la vacuna contra el VRS. Hable con el profesional de atenciĂłn mĂ©dica de su hijo y aliente a los adultos mayores de su vida a que hablen con el suyo.
đObtenga mĂĄs informaciĂłn en: hhs.iowa.gov/immunization/ask-me.
âÂżTienes preguntas sobre si la vacuna es adecuada para ti? ÂĄLlama a Washington County Public Health al 319-653-7758, Shelby estarĂĄ encantada de ayudarte!
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Photos from Washington County Public Health's post
đŠ·đȘ„đŠ·October is National Dental Hygiene Month!đŠ·đȘ„đŠ·
Martha and Lori are our Dental Hygienist and Dental Assistant!
These ladies do dental checks, sealants, and fluoride varnishes for WIC, back to school nights, daycares and schools! Martha has been with us for 7 years and Lori has been with us for 28 years!
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Photos from Washington County Public Health's post
Are you 75 or older? Or over 60 and at increased risk for severe RSV because of certain conditions? Then ask your healthcare provider about getting the RSV vaccine. It can protect you from serious RSV complications.
đLearn more at: hhs.iowa.gov/immunization/ask-me
âQuestions if the vaccine is right for you? Call Washington County Public Health at 319-653-7758, Shelby will be more than happy to help!
¿Tiene mås de 75 años? ¿O mås de 60 años y con mayor riesgo de padecer el VRS grave debido a ciertas afecciones? Pregunte a su profesional de atención médica cómo puede recibir la vacuna contra el VRS. Puede protegerlo de complicaciones graves debido al VRS.
đObtenga mĂĄs informaciĂłn en: hhs.iowa.gov/immunization/ask-me.
âÂżTienes preguntas sobre si la vacuna es adecuada para ti? ÂĄLlama a Washington County Public Health al 319-653-7758, Shelby estarĂĄ encantada de ayudarte!
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Iowa HHS recommends children be tested early and often for lead
Iowa HHS recommends children be tested early and often for lead. At a minimum, blood tests to check for lead in the body should be done when children are 1 and 2 years in age.
Good news - we offer blood lead testing here at WCPH for children 6 and under! Call 319-653-7758 for more information.
You can also visit: https://hhs.iowa.gov/programs/programs-and-services/childhood-lead-poisoning-prevention-program
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Spotlight Friday!
Spotlight Friday! đââïžMeet JACKIE BROWN!đââïž
Jackie has been with Washington County Public Health for 4.5 years! She is one of our home health aides! She works with patient's assisting in bathing, errand running, and grocery shopping.
đ€·ââïžWhat is your favorite thing about WCPH?
đŁ"The family environment"
đ€·ââïžWhat are you looking forward to at WCPH?
đŁ"Continuing to grow"
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No level of lead exposure is safe
No level of lead exposure is safe. Lead can be found in paint used in homes and schools, as well as on painted playgrounds and toys. Join us for ILPPW2024 to learn the risks about #LeadPoisoning so all children can have bright, lead-free futures. #BanLeadPaint
More info: https://bit.ly/4dwjkha
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This October we are sharing resources from "love is respect"
This October we are sharing resources from "love is respect". This is a great resource for talking with your children about health relationships. Check out the relationship spectrum, how to set boundaries, and more. Text âLOVEISâ to 22522 or visit âloveisrespect.orgâ for more information.
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October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Help your friends and family stay informed about technology safety with the Tech Safety App created by the National Network to End Domestic Violence.
Text 'IOWAHELP' to 20121 to be connected with a certified victim advocate.
https://techsafetyapp.org/home
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