The Public Health Department is offering Seasonal Flu Shots.
Nevada County Public Health Department is offering community Seasonal Flu Shot Clinics.
Flu Shots $10.00
We encourage those that have Medi-Care, Medi-Cal, or Health Insurance and a medical home, to seek their flu shot at their provider’s office.
Recommendations for California Flu Vaccine Program are: • Children ages 6 months to 18 years old • Anyone 50 years of age or older • Pregnant women • Persons with high risk medical conditions such as: Chronic Lung Disease including Asthma, Heart Disease, Diabetes, Kidney Disease, Anemia and other blood disorders • Persons whose immune system is compromised by medications or other immune diseases • Healthcare workers • Anyone living with or caring for children from Birth to 5 years old • Anyone living with or caring for persons at high risk, including household contacts
Also offered at these clinics are: • Tdap (Tetanus and Pertussis) • Pneumovax (Pneumonia)
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Sections
Children's Healthcare Services The Public Health Department participates in several programs that provide health care for children.
Clinics Clinical services are provided in the Grass Valley/Nevada City area and at the Joseph Center in Truckee.
Communicable Disease Prevention The Public Health Department investigates and responds to infectious and communicable disease, as well as potential outbreaks in the community.
Health Education Provides information concerning teens, drug abuse, tobacco prevention, HIV/AIDS, and other health promotion programs.
Immunization Program Provides child and adult immunization and education for vaccine preventable diseases.
Lead Poisoning Prevention Provides education to community schools, medical practitioiners, and childcare centers regarding lead poisoning screening, lead exposure risks and resources.
Teen Services Provides immunizations, counseling and other health services.
Truckee Public Health Services If you live in eastern Nevada County, you'll find concise information just for you in this section.
Vital Records Registers all births and deaths in Nevada County. The Vital Records Office also issues burial permits and certified copies of birth and death certificates.
Women, Infants and Children Services Provides supplemental food and nutrition education to pregnant and new moms, and to families with infants and children under the age of five years. Fathers and legal guardians may also receive services for their children.
Links Links for more information leading to government and non-profit websites.
Teen Clinic Closed - Alternate Sites
Nevada County Teen Clinic closed effective July 1, 2009. Alternate sites that you may call to receive services are:
Watch for Ticks!
The CDPH cautions Californians about ticks and tick-borne diseases.
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