Washington County Health Department

Public Health Nursing 812-883-2349 Ext. 2002

The Washington County
Health Department
Salem , Indiana

Children’s Immunizations

The Health Department holds an Immunization Clinic every Tuesday from 8:00 to 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 and 3:30 pm . No appointment is necessary. A donation of $2.00 is accepted, HOWEVER, no one will be denied services for failure to make a donation. High school students under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. A parent/guardian must provide a note if someone is bringing the child into the clinic other than a parent or guardian. All new patients to our clinic MUST bring proof of previous vaccinations.

Requirements for Kindergarten – Grade 12 (except where noted)

Dtap or DTP or Dt or Td	5 doses (grade K-1 or 3 doses grade 2-12)
Polio (IPV or OPV)	4 doses
MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella)	2 doses
Varicella	1 dose(see new recommendations)*
Hepatitis B	3 doses (grad K-9 and grade 12)

Get them In On Time through the 1^st year.

New Recommendations for Children and Adolescents

Tdap	1 dose (for 11-18 yr olds or at least 5 yrs after last tetanus)
Menactra	1 dose (for 11-12 yr olds, 15 yr olds, or anyone entering 9^th grade, any high school senior entering post-secondary education and living in a dorm)
***Varicella (Chicken pox)	2 doses (are now recommended for anyone less than 19 yrs of age who has no history of chicken pox disease or anyone who has only had 1 dose)
Hepatitis B	3 doses (anyone less than 19 yrs of age)

Gardasil (HPV vaccine) and Hepatitis A are also recommended, ask your health care provider for details.

CDC: Good Health Habits for Preventing Seasonal Flu - CLICK HERE.

CDC recommends getting a flu shot through January. The peak flu season is late January through late March, with mid October through mid December being the optimal time to receive the vaccine. Please call the Health Department for availability of vaccine and cost. 812-883-2349 or 812-883-5603.

Travel Clinic

The Health Department provides immunizations to those persons traveling outside the United States. Shots are given by appointment only. Vaccines available are Tetanus, Hepatitis A., Hepatitis B, Typhoid, Polio, MMR, Meningococcal, and Yellow Fever*. Please call the Public Health Nurse at 812-883-2349 or 812-883-5603, Extension 2002 to schedule an appointment for shots. We accept cash or debit card ($2.50 use fee) for payment. NO PERSONAL CHECKS OR CREDIT CARDS.

*The Washington County Health Department is a certified yellow fever clinic.

Click here for travel shot requirements for individual countries.

Tuberculosis Testing

The Health Department provides testing, surveillance, education and if needed medication for TB. The Mantoux TB skin test is offered during regular clinic hours (Tuesday 8:00 – 11:30 am and 1:00 and 3:30 pm ). The cost is $5.00. For more information on Tuberculosis, CLICK HERE.

Head Lice Program

Pediculosis is human head lice. The Health Department provides a non-toxic shampoo that is safe for everyone. A $10.00 donation is requested but NO ONE will be denied treatment. For more information on head lice (pediculosis) CLICK HERE.

Communicable Diseases

The Health Department is responsible for reporting and following up all state defined reportable diseases. Education of the patient, family, schools and community is available.

Smoking Cessation

The Washington County Health Department provides patches to the Washington County Memorial Hospital Smoking Cessation Program. For information on how to sign up for this program call the hospital, 812-883-5881. See “Other Links” for more information on smoking cessation. or CLICK HERE.

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