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Call 9-1-1 if you have
a
medical emergency!
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Season's Greetings from Your Friends at Indian River County Health Department
Volunteers Needed!
Indian River County Health Department now has a local Medical Reserves
Corp (MRC)
unit!
Support our community and sign up to become a volunteer!
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2008 Public Flu Clinic Information
2008 VACCINE PRICES:
Influenza: $28
Pneumococcal: $45
Tetanus/Diphtheria: $30
Tetanus/Diphtheria/Pertussis: $55
PAYMENT INFORMATION:
We will bill Medicare for the influenza and pneumococcal vaccines, but members of HMOs must pay for the vaccine by case or check and file for their reimbursement. Those who already receive services on a sliding fee scale at the health department or Gifford Health Center should go to the clinic for their vaccination(s). Those who are homebound and are not able to attend a flu clinic should call the Flu Clinic Information Line at 772-794-7400 ext. 2430 to leave a message, and one of our volunteer nurses will return your call. |
2008 PUBLIC FLU CLINIC SCHEDULE |
| Date |
Time |
Locations |
Address |
| 11/17/08 |
2:00pm - 3:30pm |
Community Church |
1901 23rd Street, Vero Beach |
| 11/20/08 |
10:00am - 12:00pm |
North Indian River County Library |
1001 County Road 512, Sebastian |
| 11/21/08 |
10:00am - 1:00pm |
Indian River County Health Department |
1900 27th Street, Vero Beach |
| 12/02/08 |
9:00am - 11:00am |
Senior Resource Association |
695 14th Street, Vero Beach |
| 12/05/08 |
10:00am - 1:00pm |
Indian River County Health Department |
1900 27th Street, Vero Beach |
COMMUNICABLE DISEASE
REPORTING HOTLINE:
24 / 7 / 365 Accessibility
Phone: 772-794-7472
Fax: 772-794-7482
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What is MRSA?
(Methicillin-Resistent Staphylococcus Aureus)
MRSA is a type of bacteria that is resistant to certain antibiotics. These antibiotics include methicillin and other more common antibiotics such as oxacillin, penicillin and amoxicillin. Find out more about MRSA. |
Are You and Your Family Prepared
for an Emergency?
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Do You Want to Stop Smoking?
1-877-UCanNow (877-822-6669)
In Florida, smoking kills more people than alcohol, AIDS, car crashes, illegal drugs, murder, and suicide combined. If you want to stop smoking or you just want to help prevent smoking in Florida, visit the
Tobacco Free Florida
website for more information.
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Read up on Cornell University's Guidelines for Prevention and Management of
Bed Bugs and find out how you can help evict these pesky residents. |
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Main Location:
1900 27th Street
Vero Beach, FL 32960
772-794-7400
Monday - Friday
8am - 5pm
(clinics close 12-1)
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