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Immunizations
Vaccines prevent disease in the people who receive them and protect those who come in contact with unvaccinated people. Vaccines prevent infection and save lives. Immunizations slow down or stop disease outbreaks. Vaccines are held to the highest standard of safety. The United States currently has the safest, most effective supply in history.
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Stay Healthy. Get Vaccinated.
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Office Immunization Schedule
Immunizations are given the 2nd and 3rd Monday of every month from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM and anytime by appointment at the public health office on 2nd floor of the law enforcement center.
Childhood Immunizations
Get the best protection for your child – make sure your child is immunized on schedule. For a list of recommended immunizations go to:
Childhood Immunization Schedule
Children may qualify for vaccine through the Vaccine For Children (VFC) program. VFC-eligible children are those who are 18 and younger and meet one of the following criteria: no health insurance, Medicaid eligible, Native American or Alaskan Native, underinsured.
Adult Immunizations
Vaccines aren’t just for kids. Many adults become ill, disabled, or die each year from diseases that could have been prevented by vaccines. Everyone from young adults to senior citizens can benefit from immunizations.
For more information regarding adult immunization and schedules go to:
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Vaccines and Immunizations
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Immunization Schedules
Influenza
Influenza (the flu) is caused by a virus. The virus infects the nose, throat and lungs. An infection can range from mild to life threatening. The flu can lead to dangerous complications such as pneumonia or dehydration. Protect yourself by getting an annual flu shot. Richland County health department offers flu shots annually from October-June while supplies last. The pandemic flu is not the same as the seasonal flu – it is a global outbreak of the flu.
For more information regarding the flu go to:
North Dakota Department of Health, Influenza
North Dakota Pandemic Flu Information
For more information on Immunizations contact Lindsay by phone or email or use our Request for Information form.
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