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Immunization Clinics

Open immunization clinics:

Date	Time
3/22	3-6
3/26	2-6
4/2	2-6
4/12	9-Noon
4/19	3-6
4/30	2-6
5/7	2-6
5/17	9-Noon

All clinics held at SDHD, 1014 Nebraska St.

Effective July 1, 2011, we will be charging a $10.00 administration fee per child for all non-Iowa Medicaid children receiving vaccinations through our immunization clinics. We accept cash or check only for payment at this time. In addition, we are unable to accept children with Hawk-I coverage. These children should be taken to their physician for immunizations.

Volunteer Opportunities

SDHD is currently looking for both medical and non-medical individuals who are interested in volunteering to help our community prepare for, respond to, and recover from a variety of public health emergencies and other community events. Learn more about how you can help or complete the volunteer application on-line today.

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Tick Season is Upon Us

Iowa's unusual stretch of warm weather in late winter and early spring has led to earlier than normal tick activity and start to the tick-borne disease season. Ticks can carry the organisms that cause Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, and Ehrlichiosis. Everyone needs to start protecting themselves against tick bites. Learn more on how to prevent tick bites and tick removal when a bite does occur and on the guidelines on the safe use of insect repellants.

Weather Safety Tips

With the weather we have been having it is always good to be reminded of a few key facts when encountering adverse weather. Here’s a few specific tips for staying safe if you find yourself behind the wheel when a disaster hits.

 Tornadoes: Tornadoes can hit with very little warning. If you’re in a car, make sure your seat belt is fastened and drive to the nearest shelter. If you see flying debris, pull over, park and lower your head below window level. Do not park under a bridge or overpass.
 Floods: Six inches of water can reach the bottom of most passenger cars and can cause you to lose control or your car to stall. Two feet of fast-moving water can carry away most vehicles, including trucks and SUVs. If floodwaters start to rise around your car, do not hesitate to leave your vehicle and walk to higher ground. Do not attempt to drive in flooded areas.

Help Sioux City Go Blue

Sioux City has been selected as one of 11 Finalists to move forward in becoming a Blue Zones Project™ demonstration site. Community leaders are busy preparing for the next big step - the community Site Visit. Each of the 11 communities will be hosting a site visit between Feb. 27 and Mar. 16. The first round of Blue Zones Project demonstration sites will be announced in May.

Please visit the Sioux City - Make It A Blue Zone Facebook page and stay connected to the cause. Volunteer your support. Invite a few friends and family members to sign up here if they haven't already. Do what you can to contribute and help make your community a Blue Zones Project demonstration site.

To find out more about the Blue Zone Community Project and to vote for your local community please click the following web link: http://www.bluezonesproject.com/

Learn more about the Healthiest State Initiative by visiting the Healthiest State website at www.IowaHealthiestState.com.

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