266 Atwood Street      Corydon, Indiana  47112     Phone  (812) 738-3237     Fax  (812) 738-4292     Monday thru Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM

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NEW VACCINE REQUIREMENTS FOR SCHOOL

 

The state of Indiana now requires the following immunizations for children entering the 6th through 12th grades: 

  • MCV (to prevent meningitis) 

  • Tdap (to prevent tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis) 

  • Varicella (to prevent chicken pox and shingles) 

These immunizations, as well as all other required immunizations, are available from the Harrison County Health Department FREE OF CHARGE for Indiana residents.  Vaccines are given Monday thru Thursday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.  Call (812) 738-3237 to make an appointment.  

 

Please note the school system may prevent your child from attending school if not fully immunized.  These vaccines may also be available from your primary care provider.

 

 

 

Childhood Immunizations

Some of the duties of the nursing department:  

In addition to free shots for babies, children, and adolescents, the nurses offer free blood pressure screenings at local senior citizen centers, they perform vision and scoliosis screenings at county schools, perform free head checks for lice, do lead screenings in conjunction with the State Department of Health.  They offer adult immunizations (unfortunately, these are not free.  See the chart below for pricing).  Seasonally they offer flu shot clinics, sometimes in conjunction with the Harrison County Hospital.  Often at the start of the school year they will offer shot clinics at the schools.    

 

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Jeanine Fonda, RN, is the head nurse and has been with the health department since 2005.  Jeanine has a very upbeat personality and is very good at explaining about shots, medications, illnesses, etc. so that the information is easy to understand.  When she is with you, you have her complete attention and she takes her time with the patients.  

 

 

 

Carrie Herthel, RN, came on board in April, 2010.  She's very good at giving "pinches" to the little ones (our nurses don't give "shots"; they give "pinches").  She has little ones of her own, so she relates to pre-school and school-aged children very well.  By the time they're ready to leave, the kiddos have a bag full of goodies, "Miss Carrie" has dried any tears, and they are usually smiling again!  

 

        

 

 

Theresa Buechele, CMA, is the new nursing clerk / scheduler.  She started at the health department at the end of June, 2010.  She has worked in the medical profession since 1984.  For the past two years she worked at the Main Street Medical Ministry in New Middletown.  For twelve years before that she worked as Clinical Manager for Dr. John Farmer in Louisville.  Teresa schedules appointments, enters immunization information in the State's CHIRP database, and orders and inventories serums.  She can provide you with a copy of your child's shot record, read TB tests, and even give "pinches" in a pinch! 

 

 

Martha Harris, RN, is our part-time home health nurse.  For their convenience, she visits patients in their homes.  There she monitors blood pressures, fills pill boxes and insulin syringes and performs patient assessments.  She can also draw blood for doctor-ordered lab work.  If you or a loved one needs Martha's expertise and caring touch, call (812) 738-3237 for more information.   
Immunization Charts
Adult Immunizations
TB Testing
School Nursing
Senior Citizen Programs
MCH Clinic
Offerings for Low-Income Patients
Birth Control / Pregnancy Testing
MRSA
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

  

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The Health Department offers FREE immunizations for children (birth through 18 years) by appointment, Monday thru Thursday, 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM.  Office hours are Monday thru Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.  Call (812) 738-3237 to make an appointment.

 

Any shot received at the health department is recorded in the Children & Hoosiers Immunization Registry Program (CHIRP).  Doctor's offices have access to CHIRP, and so do all Indiana county health departments.  Any immunization received at any Indiana county health department is on the CHIRP database, which is accessible to qualified personnel from the internet at any time.      

 

NOTE:  To bring a child for immunizations, you must be their parent or legal guardian.  If you are not (if you are a step-parent, grandparent, babysitter, or other relative), you MUST bring a note signed by the parent or guardian stating that it is okay for you to bring the child for their immunizations.

 

(ages 0-6 yrs., 7-18 yrs., and catch-up doses)

Immunization Scheduler

 

This handy tool creates an immunization schedule for your child based on his/her birth date.  

Flyers and brochures from the CDC about immunizations

 

 

 

Adult Immunizations for Travelers or College Students  

        Call (812) 738-3237 to make your appointment today.

 

VACCINE DOSES COST

Td - Tetanus / Diptheria

1 dose

$18

MMR - Measles / Mumps / Rubella

1 dose

$45

HBV - Hepatitis B vaccine

Series of 3 doses

 

Dose #1 

Dose #2 = 1 month later 

Dose #3 = 4 months after dose #2

$30 each dose

HepA - Hepatitis A vaccine

Series of 2 doses

 

Dose #1

Dose #2 = 6 months later

$25 each dose

Twinrix - Hepatitis A & B (together)

Series of 3 doses

 

Dose #1

Dose #2 = 2 months later 

Dose #3 = 4 months after dose #2

$45 each dose

Shingles vaccine

1 dose

$165

Tdap for Travelers - Tetanus / Diptheria / Pertussis

for ages 18 to 64 years

1 dose

$35

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Tuberculosis Testing, surveillance, education, and medication.  TB tests are required by many companies as a condition of employment.  The Health Department offers the Mantoux TB skin test by appointment for $5.00.  You must return two or three days after receiving the test to have it read and the results recorded.  Call (812) 738-3237 to make an appointment.  Use the BACK button on your browser to go back 

 

 

 

 

 

Other Communicable Diseases; reporting, follow-up, education.

 

 

School Nursing Services are offered for those schools in the county without corporation nursing staff.  Use the BACK button on your browser to go back

 

 

 

Senior Citizen Screenings for blood pressure are offered at various Senior Citizen sites throughout the county.  Call our office for dates and times.  Use the BACK button on your browser to go back

 

 

 

 

Local Health Maintenance Programs for low-income persons in conjunction with the Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH).  Available services include head lice treatments, mammograms, colposcopies, and chest x-rays and lab work for TB patients.  Use the BACK button on your browser to go back

 

 

Lead Screening in cooperation with the Indiana State Department of Health and the MCH Clinic.  Information regarding abatement and treatment is also available.

 

 

A Maternal and Child Health Services (MCH) Program is in place at 1070 Hwy 62 West in Corydon, in conjunction with the Indiana State Department of Health Division of Maternal and Child Health.  MCH works closely with WIC (the Women, Infants and Children program) .  Services include prenatal care and referral, pre-conceptual counseling, STD prevention, nutrition, breast self-exams, and birth control.  Persons up to 185% of poverty are eligible.  Yearly PAP smears, breast exams, and physical exams can be arranged for those women whose income qualifies them, and who have no need for other services.  Use the BACK button on your browser to go back

 

Pregnancy Testing and Birth Control --  in cooperation with the MCH clinic, includes referrals as appropriate to prenatal care, WIC, Healthy Baby Programs, Medicaid, and High Risk sites.