| DISEASE PREVENTION | Immunization Program | Influenza (Flu) Information | Tobacco Prevention & Cessation |
The Public Health Department offers vaccines at three immunization clinics, schools, University of Wisconsin-River Falls, and some area businesses. Childhood vaccines as well as adult boosters and flu shots are offered (depending on availability) at the following clinics. We are now requesting persons desiring immunizations to call for an appointment. This change is being made so our clients have decreased waiting times and the nurses will be able to provide more individual attention to each person. Donations are accepted at all clinic sites. Your contributions help assure the continuation of the valuable service in Pierce County. Make sure you and your children are fully protected. If you have any questions or desire an appointment call the Pierce County Health Department at 715-273-6755.
If you are traveling out of the country, please go to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention web site for disease and vaccination information. http://wwwn.cdc.gov/travel/default.aspx |
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2011-2012 School Immunization Requirements Vaccination schedules for birth thru age 6 Immunization Chart for age 7 thru 18 PIERCE COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT
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Influenza (Flu) Information Top of Page Nasal spray flu vaccineWhat To Do if You Are Caring for Someone with Flu Information for Health Professionals
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Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Program Top of Page
Wisconsin Tobacco Quit Line: 1-800-QUIT-NOW (784-8669)
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Western Wisconsin Working for Tobacco-Free Living As of January 1st, 2010 a new five county Multi-Jurisdictional Coalition (MJC) for Tobacco Prevention and Control has been formed in northwestern Wisconsin. Pierce County is one of the five participating counties. The Polk County Health Department, which has provided leadership to a county wide tobacco coalition, applied for and was awarded a contract to be the lead agency for the new coalition now called Western Wisconsin Working for Tobacco-Free Living (W3TFL). The counties in the restructured coalition are Burnett, Pierce, Polk, Rusk, and St. Croix. If you have an interest in tobacco prevention and control please contact our lead agency for Western Wisconsin, Polk County Health Department and ask for Mary Boe 715-485-8834. |
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The Wisconsin Tobacco Quit Line continues to serve any Wisconsin resident who wants to quit smoking or chewing tobacco. The Wisconsin Tobacco Quit Line is a valuable treatment extender. Please continue to refer people who smoke or chew to this free service at 1-800-QUIT-NO Spit Tobacco: A Guide for Quitting from the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research: www.nidcr.nih.gov/OralHealth/Topics/SpitTobacco/SpitTobaccoAGuideforQuitting.htm
Chewing tobacco: Not a risk-free alternative to cigarettes from the Mayo Clinic: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/chewing-tobacco/CA00019 |
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Email Privacy Agreement
Please be advised that electronic communications with the department are not encrypted and confidentiality cannot be assured. Pierce County Public Health Staff will not discuss your private information through email until we have received a signed Agreement on the Use of Electronic Mail for Client Communications. Upon review, please sign and return to the department via fax or U.S. mail at the address listed on the form. By signing the Agreement we can begin to communicate with you by e-mail. Click on E-mail Agreement to see document.