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May 27th, 2008 Press Release Massillon Health Department Part 1: The Massillon Health Department now has available the vaccine for protection against shingles, Zostavax. This is only given after age 60. The cost of the vaccine will be $170, which patients may apply to their insurance. Please call 330-830-1713 for an appointment, or more information. Part 2: The Massillon City Health Department is declaring the month of June “Teen Immunization Month”. The Health Department will hold a special clinic for Massillon teens on Tuesday, June 10. The Health Department now has available several vaccines recommended to help
Although new vaccines are available, immunization rates for teens in the United States are far below national goals. Immunizations provide important benefits to teens, especially as they grow into adults. Lower disease rates among teens may also lower their chances of passing diseases to the elderly, children and infants. Today, immunizations protect teens from:
Please make sure your teen receives the following vaccinations during June:
Although new vaccines are available, immunization rates for teens in the United States are far below national goals. Immunizations provide important benefits to teens, especially as they grow into adults. Lower disease rates among teens may also lower their chances of passing diseases to the elderly, children and infants. The Health Department will hold a special clinic for Massillon teens on Tuesday, June 10. There may be an administration fee, based on the vaccine received. If you are covered by Medicare Part B, Secure Care, or Primetime insurances, please bring your insurance card, along with your driver's license or picture I.D.These clinics will be for adults only. If you have questions regarding children and flu shots, please call the nursing division at the Massillon Health Department, at 330-830-1713. The following groups are considered to be at increased risk of contracting the influenza or having emergency room or hospital visits due to influenza-like illnesses, and should receive the vaccine:
Smoke Free Ohio The Smoke-Free Workplace Law took effect on December 7, 2006. Violation of the law could result in a warning for a first time violation, and a $100 to $2500 fine for subsequent violations. Both the smoker and the business can be fined, but the business operator has the ultimate responsibility for compliance. Exemptions to the Smoke-Free regulations include private residences, 20% of motel rooms, tobacco stores, and private clubs that are non-profit and have no paid employees. If you have any questions, you may call the Health Department at 330-830-1712. A copy of the law can be viewed on-line at www.smokefreeohio.com. Pandemic Flu Planning
The Massillon City Health Department is closely monitoring developments in the H5N1 Influenza outbreak in Asia and Eastern Europe. Although this virus has not been reported to pass directly among humans, and world efforts to prevent its spread among domestic poultry are ongoing, it is reasonable to plan for the possibility of an influenza pandemic. Public health departments, hospitals, and other health care facilities are all reviewing their strategies to react to this possibility. However, the nature of any pandemic will disrupt the provision of other essential services in our community. It will require at least six months to develop an effective vaccine to combat the specific virus once it evolves. During that time period the population is very vulnerable to this highly contagious disease. As you plan, it is important to think about the challenges that you might face, particularly if a pandemic is severe. Go to PandemicFlu.gov for more information, guides, and checklists to help your family, your business, and your community to prepare. Meningococcal Meningitis Vaccine is now available at the Massillon City Health Department This is recommended for college students Please call 330-830-1713 for an appointment COST is $85.00 The Massillon Health Department would like to remind parents that Ohio Law now requires all incoming kindergarten and first grade students to have a second dose of Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) and the Hepatitis B series, which consists of three doses over a six month period, in addition to the DTaP and polio requirements. The MMR. must be received before school begins and the Hepatitis B series must have been started by then. Also, seventh grade students are required to have a second MMR. prior to the beginning of school. Other vaccines are offered at the same visit if they need to be updated, including the Hepatitis B series.These vaccines can be received at your pediatrician's office or at the local health department. The Massillon Health Department holds several clinics a month for city residents or students attending schools within the city limits. The Health Department is located in the Medical Arts Building, 845 - 8th St. NE, Suite 6, Massillon, OH 44646, (Entrance on north side.). To make an appointment, please call 330-830-1713 between the hours of 8:30 - 4:30 , Monday through Friday. The Massillon Health Department also offers a Well Child Clinic for ages 1 month to 18 years; TB Testing; and Weekly Blood Pressure monitoring. For further information about our services, please call 330-830-1713. |
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