The November schedule for our Vaccines for Children (VFC) program and our Vaccines for Adults (VFA) program is here! These programs help ensure that everyone has access to important vaccines, regardless of insurance status.

🤔Who Qualifies? 🤷
✅ Vaccines for Children (VFC) Program (Ages 18 & under)
1. Uninsured (no health insurance)
2. Enrolled in Medicaid
3. American Indian or Alaska Native
4. Underinsured (insurance does not cover vaccines)

✅Vaccines for Adults (VFA) Program (Ages 19+)
1. Uninsured (no health insurance)
2. Underinsured (insurance does not cover vaccines)
3. Medicare Part B only

📞 Call us today at 319-653-7758 to schedule an appointment - secure your spot
now!

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🏠☢️ FREE RADON TEST KITS FOR RURAL HOMEOWNERS🏠☢️

Did you know that radon is a colorless, odorless gas that can build up in homes?Long-term exposure to high levels of radon can increase your risk of lung cancer.

The Washington County Public Health and Environmental Health Departments are offering FREE radon test kits to help rural Washington County homeowners test their homes.

🔎 What happens if your test is high?
1️⃣ Your home will be tested again to confirm the results.
2️⃣ Homeowners with confirmed high radon levels may qualify for radon mitigation assistance, based on program eligibility requirements.

✅ TEST KITS MUST BE PICKED UP IN PERSON (per qualifications list below) at:

📍 Washington County Public Health Department
📍Hours Monday-Friday 8:00-12:00/1:00-4:30
📍2175 Lexington Blvd., Building #2
📍Washington, IA 52353

📞 Questions? Call 319-653-7782

💚 Testing your home is an important step in protecting your family’s health. Radon testing is simple, and knowing your home’s radon level can help you take action if needed.

✅Qualifications: Kits must be picked up by Homeowner; no renter, non-profit, or commercial businesses are eligible at this time.

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🎃👻 Happy Halloween! 👻🎃

Wishing everyone a fun, safe, and healthy Halloween! Whether you’re dressing up, trick-or-treating, handing out candy, or enjoying the festivities, keep a few public health tips in mind:

🕷️ Make safety part of the celebration:
✔️ Choose costumes that fit well and allow children to see and move safely.
✔️ Use flashlights or reflective materials to help everyone stay visible after dark.
✔️ Stay with young children and use designated sidewalks and crosswalks when possible.
✔️ Check treats before eating and avoid anything that is open, damaged, or unwrapped.
✔️ Enjoy sweets in moderation and remember to brush and floss afterward. 🦷
✔️ Wash hands before enjoying treats and after outdoor activities. 🧼
✔️ Keep pets safely indoors if they become stressed or frightened by Halloween activities.

🧡 Have fun, stay safe, and take care of one another!

From all of us at WCPH, have a happy and healthy Halloween! 🎃👻

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