including those with high deductibles or co-pays

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. Any donations are accepted. 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.
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Minimum Immunization Requirements for School Entry
2011 - 2012

Get them In On Time through the 1st Year - Click Here.

Gardasil is now recommended for BOYS and girls ages 9 thru 18 years of age.

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

CDC recommends getting a flu shot every year. The flu season of 2011-2012 the Washington County Health Department has influenza vaccines free of charge to anyone while supplies last. Please get vaccinated. Stop the flu! Call the Health Department for availability of vaccine and cost. 812-883-2349 or 812-883-5603.

Travel to a foreign country can be exciting, challenging, as well as rewarding. The Washington County Health Department is a Certified Yellow Fever Clinic. We also have most necessary travel vaccinations. Most vaccinations take time to become effective, while others are given as a series of vaccinations. Please allow 4-6 weeks before travel to obtain your needed vaccinations. Call the Washington County Health Department at 812-883-5603, ext. 2002 for an appointment. No Personal checks will be accepted. Payments of cash, certain credit, or certain debit cards are accepted. We do not accept Visa. We do accept American Express, Mastercard, or Discover Card. There will be a user fee of $2.50 or more depending on type of card used. There is a one time consultation fee of $5.00 with your first immunization.
For email inquiries, contact MPScott@localhealth.in.gov.
Click here for travel shot requirements for individual countries.

Human head lice are called pediculosis. It is not obtained from dogs or cats but from one person to another by direct contact (hugs) or sharing personal items such as hats, combs, and pillows. The Washington County Health Department provides, free of charge, a shampoo that is non-toxic and not a pesticide. It is safe to use on all ages including pregnant women. One kit contains a nit comb, 2 shower caps, and one bottle of shampoo. One bottle of shampoo will treat 4-6 people. Come to the health department during normal working hours and ask for the shampoo. If used correctly, it really works!! (For more info on pediculosis) CLICK HERE.

Communicable disease is considered any illness that can be transmitted from person to person. Communicable disease surveillance and control involves investigation of cases, their contacts. follow up, and education. All information is confidential. 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.

Many people are returning to school after years in the work force. New requirements for college vaccinations are now being enforced. If you are returning to school and need vaccinations or cannot find your records, call the nursing department at 812-883-5603 ext. 2002. We will be glad to assist you in determining what vaccines are required and will set up an appointment for your vaccinations. Please refer to the Travel Vaccination section for Adult Vaccine Prices.

Washington County Health Department would like to advise that on July 1, 2012 nearly all public places in the state, including restaurants and workplaces, will be smoke free.  This change comes as the result of Indiana’s first ever statewide smoke free air law, House Enrolled Act 1149.  Hoosiers will now be able to enjoy smoke-free air and reduce their risk of developing chronic cardiac and respiratory diseases and the other health problems associated with breathing secondhand smoke.  Although there are exemptions to the law, details can be found at www.in.gov/atc or www.in.gov/isdh/tpc . 

Washington County Health Department now provides assistance for those wanting to quit smoking. A small amount of paperwork is required along with watching a 25 minute video. Assistance with nicotine replacement therapy is available (Patches, Gum, and Chantix). Contact Lindsey Brough, RN at 812 883-5603 ext. 2002 for an appointment and assistance with nicotine replacement therapy.

The Washington County Health Department works closely with the Washington County's EMA, the State Department of Health, and the CDC to develop preparedness plans for various health emergencies. Health Department contact/coordinator is Peggy Scott, RN (812) 883-5603 ext. 2002.