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FREE Walk In Clinics held for H1N1 Vaccinations

Monday - Thursday 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. every week.

These are walk-in clinics  -  no appointments necessary.

Clinics held at Guthrie County Public Health office

2002 State St.  Guthrie Ctr, IA   (by the bowling alley)

641-747-3972

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Consent forms can be found below

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H1N1 Hotline - 1-800-447-1985 for information or questions regarding the H1N1

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 H1N1 Consent Form for Schools

general consent form for public

Employment Opportunities

Currently we have no job openings, but our application for employment is available on our website for anyone who may be interested.  Please click on the following link.

 Applications and Forms

 Free Tdap Booster Vaccine for 5^th and 6^th Graders

A booster vaccine for tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (whooping cough), or Tdap, is available to children ages 10-12 years of age from Guthrie County Public Health. The vaccine is available free of charge, and is funded by federal money that the Iowa Department of Public Health received.

Most children get these vaccines prior to enrolling in kindergarten and college. The effectiveness of the vaccine fades over time.   A booster vaccine helps control the spread of the diseases.

To sign your 10-12 yr old up to receive this booster vaccine, please print off the attached consent form and sent it back to your child’s teacher by September 29^th, 2009. Your         child(ren) will receive this vaccine at Guthrie Center Elementary School in late October . Attached is also the information sheet on the Tdap vaccine. Please contact the school nurse or Emily at Guthrie County Public Health at 641-747-3972 with questions.

This clinic is currently for Guthrie Center Elementary School, future dates will be set for the remaining elementary schools in the county.  Consent Form and Information Sheet may be accessed by clicking here:    Forms and Applications

H1N1  Information

As of 12/14/09 the CDC has released the H1N1 vaccine for the general public.

For more information regarding H1N1 please go to the following websites

 ****** www.idph.state.ia.us   ****

 ***** www.cdc.gov/swineflu ******

Hot Line for General Public at IDPH   800-447-1985

Other Services

Immunization Clinics  -  Emily Wells, R.N., B.S.N., program coordinator.  Clinics held 2nd & 4th Wednesday afternoon from 12:00 to 4:30 p.m.

                                  Appointments required.  Call 641-747-3972 for an appointment

                                  Donations accepted   -   $10.00 donation per child helps us provide this service; and this service helps keep the community safe.

Stork's Nest  / H.O.P.E.S. Parent Education Classes

Parent education classes are held one time every month***.   The Guthrie Co. Stork's Nest offers a variety of educational presentations and/or clinics to encourage good parenting practices.  The classes are open to both Stork's Nest and H.O.P.E.S. participants, but attendance from the public is welcomed.  Classes usually start at 6:30 p.m. at the Public Health Office and last about an hour. Clinics or Social type events are held  4 times a year.  These are considered our parent education for that particular month.   Questions regarding the classes or clinics can be directed to Jo Rasmussen or Rita Petersen, secretaries at Guthrie Co. Public Health.  Please call 641-747-3972.

   ***  Classes may be subject to change or cancellation due to various reasons such as inclement weather, low registration / attendance, etc.   In these cases, we make every attempt to notify those who have registered regarding the change or cancellation.

 Public Health Office Business Hours - Monday through Friday  -  8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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