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H1N1 Vaccine: Now available at the Health Department. It's FREE!
The remaining public H1N1 vaccine clinics scheduled in February have been cancelled. H1N1 vaccine is now available at the Cerro Gordo County Department of Public Health:
22 N. Georgia Ave. Suite 300 in downtown Mason City.
We're on the 3rd floor of Mohawk Square.
Things to Consider
- Anyone age 6 months and older is eligible for this free vaccine, regardless of their county of residence.
- Children 9 years and younger should receive a second dose at least 28 days after the first dose.
- It is not necessary to bring any insurance or Medicare paperwork with you to the clinic. Once at the clinic, people will fill out a simple form that is provided at the clinic.
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How many H1N1 vaccine doses have been distributed by the Cerro Gordo County Department of Public Health?
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Daycares/Preschools/Schools:
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5,237 doses |
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There is NO CHARGE for the H1N1 vaccine if you get it through Public Health!
Learn more about H1N1 influenza and seasonal influenza.
We are out of seasonal flu vaccine and DO NOT expect to receive any more. |
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Slow Cookers and Food Safety
Opening the front door on a cold winter evening and being greeted by the inviting smells of beef stew or chicken noodle soup wafting from a slow cooker can be a diner's dream come true.
But are slow cookers really safe? Learn more.
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For home care, you have a choice. But you have to ask for it!
Call 1-800-HOMECARE today!
The Cerro Gordo County Department of Public Health offers complete home care services with Public Health Nurses and trained, professional Home Care Aides.
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The foundation
of a healthy community is having healthy people and a healthy
environment. That's why we work with community partners - 365
days a year - to build healthy communities.
Public
Health is building healthy communities by making sure that:
Public Health
is also working to prevent tobacco
use among our youth.
Whether
you're at home, work or at play, it's important for you to know
the status of your health now. That way, you can make improvements
for a healthy future.
Public
health - we're working with you to build healthy communities
- one day at a time.
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