On October 25, 2011, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommended that all previously unvaccinated adults aged 19 through 59 years with diabetes mellitus (type 1 and type 2) be vaccinated against hepatitis B as soon as possible after a diagnosis of diabetes is made. Unvaccinated adults aged 60+ years with diabetes may be vaccinated at the discretion of the treating clinician after assessing their risk and the likelihood of an adequate immune response to vaccination.

*****The Health Department has Hepatitis B vaccine available for a low
administration fee of $10.00 for eligible adults*****

February is American Heart Month, and unfortunately, most of us know someone who has had heart disease or stroke. Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the United States; one in every three deaths is from heart disease and stroke, equal to 2,200 deaths per day. These conditions are also leading causes of disability preventing people from working and enjoying family activities. Cardiovascular disease is also very expensive—together heart disease and stroke hospitalizations in 2010 cost the nation more than $444 billion in health care expenses and lost productivity. However, we can fight back against heart disease and stroke.

http://www.genetichealth.com/HD_QUIZ.SHTML
http://www.cdc.gov/features/heartmonth/
http://www.medicinenet.com/heart_attack/article.htm

The Oak Creek Health Department wants you to take charge of your healthcare today. The two websites that can assist you with your healthcare goals are:

www.choosemyplate.gov

www.letsmove.gov

These websites offer ways to balance calories, make wise food choices and increase your activity level while having fun, too! Gather family and friends and get started today!

Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, is a contagious respiratory illness which can infect persons of all ages, but is most serious among infants and young children. The illness begins much like a cold, with a cough progressing to spells of explosive coughing which can interrupt breathing, eating, and sleeping, and can be followed by vomiting and exhaustion... [ more.... ]

A limited supply of flu vaccine remains for children ages 6 months through 18 years. Please call for availability.

Pneumonia vaccine will be available at a cost of $65. We accept Medicare Part B and United Healthcare Medicare Plans. If you have questions related to your coverage, please call the Health Department... [ more.... ]

Monthly Immunization Clinics
First Wednesday........ 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Third Thursday........... 9:00am - 11:00am

Call 768-6539 for an appointment.

Guidelines for Food Safety During Temporary Power Outages

What To Do If Your Power Goes Out

What would you do if you couldn’t get out of the house for three days? What would you do if you were told to evacuate? Review our Monthly Newsletters for “Go-Kit” items and additional preparedness information. The “Ready Wisconsin” website is another great source of information... 12 Months of Preparedness Campaign

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