From the Cerro Gordo County Health Department –
Hope everyone had a safe and happy Fourth of July! Can you believe school is just around the corner? Before you send your child back-to-school, make sure their immunizations and boosters are current. Our immunization clinic is open Monday – Friday from 10:00 to noon and 12:30 – 4:00 PM. We are also open late every first Monday of the month. We will be open Monday, August 6 until 6:30 PM.
We are still seeing cases of pertussis in Cerro Gordo county. Pertussis is highly contagious and can be serious, even deadly for infants. Adolescents and adults who have not received a pertussis-containing vaccination since childhood are no longer immune to the illness; leaving them at risk to spread the disease to young children if they become ill with pertussis. Pertussis can be prevented with a vaccine. Individuals in need of the pertussis (Tdap) vaccine should contact their medical provider or their local health department. The Cerro Gordo County Department Public Health’s Immunization Clinic offers the Tdap vaccine. Visit the Health Department to get your vaccine!
In order to get the community moving and active, the Cerro Gordo County Department of Public Health is assisting the Clear Lake Chamber of Commerce to start a bike rental program. Bikes can be rented at the Clear Lake Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center. Enjoy the beauty of Clear Lake by bike!
The Health Department is hiring a part time home care aide. For more information, visit our website at http://www.cghealth.com and look under the Career Opportunities tab!