Claudia Blackburn, Director
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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.
- Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, is a potentially fatal disease that causes periods of severe coughing, possible vomiting and sleep disturbance.
- Diphtheria causes a thick covering at the back of the throat, which could lead to breathing problems, paralysis, heart failure and possible death.
- Tetanus is an infection caused by injury to the body resulting from cuts, scratches or other wounds.
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.
- $12.50 for persons 9 years of age and older
- $10 for persons 8 years of age and younger
- FREE for uninsured residents
Read a fact sheet about seasonal flu. En Español.
Click here for clinic hours of operation.
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!
Health
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.
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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