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California is in the Early Stages of another Whooping Cough Epidemic
Thus far during 2014 there have been more than 3500 cases in the State and 52 in Stanislaus County.
We are particularly concerned about protecting newborns and infants. Please read the attached poster in English or Spanish for more information.
It's West Nile Virus Season -
Are you and your family protected?
Protect yourself and your family by:
- Avoiding going outside in the early morning and early evening hours, this is peak mosquito biting time.
- If you do go outside, wear long pants and long sleeve shirts.
- Use an effective mosquito repellant with DEET, Picaridin, or oil of Lemon Eucalyptus.
- Drain all standing water around your home and keep pools in good working.
For more helpful & important information, please visit our West Nile virus page on www.StanEmergency.com!
Heat Safety Tips
What to do when the temperature is rising
Summertime is usually hot months, but the
heat can turn dangerous when it reaches 100°
during the day and stays above 80° at night.
When this happens, we have "
extreme heat".
For information on how to beat the heat, visit www.StanEmergency.com or call the Heat Hotline
at 558-8035.
Evening Hours for Public Health Clinics!
Stanislaus County Health Services Agency is revising clinic hours for Public Health
to best meet the needs of the community. Expanded hours on Tuesday and Thursday
evenings are now available.
WALK IN SERVICES
Immunizations
Tuesday & Thursday: 10 am – 6:30 pm
Wednesday & Friday: 8 am – 4 pm
Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) Testing
Monday: 1 pm – 4:30 pm
Thursday: 1 pm – 6:30 pm
Anonymous HIV Testing
Monday – Thursday: 2 pm – 4 pm
SERVICES BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
Travel Immunizations
Tuesday: 2 pm – 5:30 pm
Thursday: 10 am – 5:30 pm
Tuberculosis Skin Test Services
Monday: 1 pm – 4:30 pm
Tuesday: 10 am – 4:30 pm
Wednesday: 8:30 am – 2 pm
Tuberculosis (TB) Clinical Services
Monday – Friday: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
CHDP Physicals
Wednesday & Friday: 8:30 am – 4 pm
Visit all of our Public Health Programs...
It's Influenza (Flu) Season
Prevention Tips
Getting the flu vaccine is a great way to prevent
the flu and it is recommended for anyone over the
age of 6 months.
Help prevent the spread of the seasonal flu and
protect yourself, as well as your family by:
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth
- Covering your coughs and sneezes with your sleeve or tissue;
- Washing your hands often. Carry hand sanitizer with you and use it when you are not able to wash your hands; and
- Staying home if you are sick.
The Flu vaccine is available at the Public
Health located at 820 Scenic Drive in Modesto. No
appointments are necessary and the hours are:
- Tuesday and Thursday 10 am - 6:30 pm
- Wednesday and Friday 8 am - 4 pm
For more information,
please call the Flu Hotline at (209) 558-8872
Framework for a Thriving Stanislaus
Healthy.Educated.Prosperous.Vibrant.Sustainable.
The 2010 – 2020 Framework for a Thriving Stanislaus is a plan created by a large group of individuals and public and private organizations to coordinate community efforts to improve the health of our county and well being of our citizens. The Framework for a Thriving Stanislaus is a living plan, which means it is constantly being updated as needed. We encourage you to return to this page to see how the plan develops as we make progress on achieving the goals.
The Framework for a Thriving Stanislaus is organized into four areas that impact community prosperity and well-being, also known as broad determinants of health, which are social, economic, infrastructural and environmental factors that influence health, well-being and prosperity. These are:
Learn More...
School Immunization Law Change
A new school immunization law requires all students entering 7th through 12th grades in the 2011-2012 school year in California to be immunized with a pertussis (whooping cough)
vaccine booster called Tdap. You can find more information at www.ShotsForSchool.org!
The Tdap vaccine is available at Public Health located at 820 Scenic Drive in Modesto. No appointments are necessary and the hours are:
- Tuesday and Thursday 10 am - 7 pm
- Wednesday and Friday 8 am - 4 pm
