IMMUNIZATION/SCREENINGS
Southern Seven Health Department provides vaccinations for children and adolescents through the Vaccines for Children Plus program.
Costs: If you are a Medicaid recipient, there is no charge for immunizations. If you have no insurance or your insurance does not cover immunizations, there is a $12 administration fee. Southern Seven Health Department does not currently accept private insurance. See the service charge sheet for private pay. The Recommended Childhood and Adolescent Immunization Schedule can be viewed, right. Adult ImmunizationsRecommendations:
Flu shots are recommended annually for adults 50 years of age or older, people of any age with underlying medical conditions, and health care workers. October through November is the optimal time to receive an annual flu shot to maximize protection. Pneumonia vaccinations are recommended for adults 65 years of age or older and people with chronic illness or other risk factors. This is routinely a one-time dose. Hepatitis B immunizations are recommended for adults who are at high-risk for infection. It is a series of 3 shots. TDaP- TDaP is recommended for any adults that are around children under 2 years of age. The Recommended Adult Immunization Schedule can be viewed, left. |
Immunization Schedule
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Newborn Screenings
Most babies born in the United States are healthy, but there are some babies who may seem fine at birth that have a serious unseen disorder... (read more)
Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention
The primary goal of the CLPP program is to identify children who are at risk for lead poisoning, track blood lead screenings, and provide support and follow-up for children who have a high level of lead in their system to ensure they receive appropriate medical treatment... (read more)
Tuberculosis (TB)
TB skin testing is done at each of our 7 county offices. S7HD nurses investigate contacts of all active cases. We offer a range of services including physician referrals, and obtaining sputum specimens. Nurses at each of our 7 county offices can help you receive the testing and treatment needed... (read more)
Genetic Services
Although we do not provide genetic testing, we do provide genetic screening services. Genetic counseling is a communication process that aims to help individuals and families understand the way hereditary contributes to the condition and the risk of recurrence in other family members or future children and also to comprehend the medical information about the specific genetic condition or birth defect in their family. This screening will determine whether you should consider genetic testing. We can refer clients to a genetics counselor who comes from St. Louis to the Jackson County Health Department in Murphysboro, IL. Click here for our clinic locations and phone numbers.
Clinical Programs
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WIC
Family Case Management (Referral Prog.) Immunizations/Screenings Pregnancy Testing STD/HIV Testing Blood Leads TB Skin Testing Other Programs/Services |
FAQ- Immunizations
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