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Sedgwick County Health Department...working for you

1900 E. 9th Street  ▪  Wichita, KS 67214  ▪  Tel: (316) 660-7300
Claudia Blackburn, Director
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News & Events

Free Tdap Vaccine Available

The Sedgwick County Health Department is offering FREE Tdap vaccines to parents or caregivers of infants younger than age 1 while supplies last. Parents or caregivers must live in the same household as the infant and doses are limited to two per family.

Because vaccinations are important to an infant’s health, other caregivers, such as grandparents and babysitters, also should consider getting vaccinated.

Vaccinations are offered at the health department clinic at 2716 W. Central, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Wednesday, noon to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, and 8 to 11:30 a.m. Friday.

Tdap helps prevent tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis.

Tuberculosis

A new case of tuberculosis (TB) was confirmed recently at Wichita State University.  Click here to read information about TB and what to do if you have symptoms.


Flu Shots Available

Flu shots are available at the Sedgwick County Health Department, 2716 W. Central.

Read a fact sheet about seasonal flu.  En Español.

Click here for clinic hours of operation.

Click here for more information about vaccinations, including schedules, costs and school requirements.


School Health Page

Are you a school nurse, teacher or administrator? Visit the school health page for current information on what's going around area schools, a calendar of upcoming wellness events and helpful links for help in diagnosing, treating and reporting illnesses.


Your Health is in your Handset

Got a smart phone? Click here for a list of healthy apps for your iPhone, Blackberry or Droid phone. Take your pick, with apps to log your calories, count your steps, measure your heart rate, journal your workouts and more. One of those buttons may be just the push you need to make a lifestyle change for the better!


Commission Tim Norton and Health Department Director Claudia BlackburnHealth Department Accreditation

The goal of the national public health accreditation program is to improve and protect the health of the public by advancing the quality and performance of all health departments in the country – state, local, territorial and tribal. Accreditation will drive public health departments to continuously improve the quality of the services they deliver to the community. Second District Commissioner Tim Norton sits down with Health Department Director Claudia Blackburn for a look at what Sedgwick County is doing to prepare.

Watch the interview


Health Education Videos

If you like to receive information in ways other than reading, check out the link for Health Videos. There you will find short videos on various topics including Oral Health (newest addition!), Sneeze Into Your Sleeve, and Nutrition.

Mission and Vision

Mission: To improve the health of Sedgwick County residents by preventing disease, promoting wellness and protecting the public from health threats.

Vision: Healthy communities for healthy people.


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