Vaccines available for diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, measles, mumps, rubella, polio, hepatitis B, HIB and pneumonia.  Flu clinics each fall and measles clinics in schools.  Hepatitis B vaccine offered to selected high risk groups such as firemen, police, etc.  Immunizations for foreign travel through McCracken Center.  Follow-up to assure children receive vaccines on schedule.

Counseling and testing for STI, AIDS, or HIV infection.  Treatment on-site or by referral.  Educational presentations available upon request.  Social services, financial and drug procurement assistance for those affected with HIV/AIDS.

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Blood pressure and blood sugar monitoring/testing and counseling on diet, medications, foot care, exercise and lifestyle to prevent complications of these chronic conditions.  Dilated eye exam referrals are available on a limited basis.

For women who do not receive Family Planning Clinic services.  Health history, pap smear, pelvic examinations, clinical breast examination and other health screenings done.  Breast self-exam instruction and other health education also provided.  Mammogram referrals, with payment assistance for income-eligible women.

TB skin testing for case finding and for occupational requirements.  Follow-up services for those with positive skin tests and for TB cases.  Diagnosis (x-ray and medical evaluation), medications, nursing, counseling and intensive case management are provided.  Education information is available upon request.

Investigations and other services as needed during disease outbreaks.  Services are often related to food borne disease, measles, hepatitis and meningitis.  Dog bites and other human exposures to potential rabies infections are investigated and appropriate steps are taken including quarantine of animals and submission of samples for laboratory analysis.  Rabies vaccine is provided as needed.  Public education to increase pet vaccinations and to discourage making pets of wild animals.

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