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Louisa County Public Health is PREPARING
for Tier 2 of COVID-19 vaccination.
In preparation of this Tier 2 planning, we are asking that the following group please contact our office if you, or someone you care for, are interested in receiving vaccine:
Individuals with disabilities living in home settings that are dependent on attendant care staff, and their attendant care staff.
-Has a record of such an impairment, OR is regarded as having such an impairment.
We are continuing to send doses to our local Hy-Vee pharmacies as we are able. This remains the best place for those 65+ in Louisa County to look for vaccine as Public Health works to vaccinate the Tiers in Phase 1B.
https://www.hy-vee.com/my-pharmacy/covid-vaccine
Individuals with disabilities living in home settings that are dependent on attendant care staff, and their attendant care staff.
- To be eligible, the individual must be dependent upon attendant care staff.
- The definition of a person with a disability is typically defined as someone who:
-Has a record of such an impairment, OR is regarded as having such an impairment.
- Individuals identified as attendant care staff, even if they are a family member, are eligible under this group.
We are continuing to send doses to our local Hy-Vee pharmacies as we are able. This remains the best place for those 65+ in Louisa County to look for vaccine as Public Health works to vaccinate the Tiers in Phase 1B.
https://www.hy-vee.com/my-pharmacy/covid-vaccine
Louisa County Public Health
COVID-19 FAQ!!
What type of vaccine is Louisa County getting? Moderna
When will I get my 2nd dose of Moderna? 28 days after your 1st dose.
Is my 2nd dose guaranteed? Yes! No matter where you get your vaccine in Louisa County, you are guaranteed to receive your 2nd dose in the same location.
Where can I get my vaccine? Public Health is currently working to vaccinate the workforce in Phase 1B, Tier 1. We have been sending our allocation (200 each week) to our Hy-Vee Pharmacy partners in Wapello and Columbus Junction. They will be focusing on the 65+ age population.
See the Hy-Vee vaccine sign-up here:
https://www.hy-vee.com/my-pharmacy/covid-vaccine
Will other locations be receiving vaccine? Yes! We have some local provider offices who will also be helping to vaccinate the 65+ population. When they have received doses, we will post information about where and how to schedule vaccine there.
When will Louisa County start getting higher allocations of vaccine? We do not know at this time. The State of Iowa has promised us 200 doses each week through the end of February.
Can I take Tylenol (acetaminophen) or Advil (ibuprofen) after my vaccine to manage post-vaccination symptoms? Yes. It is ok to take these medications if needed AFTER your injection to manage symptoms, HOWEVER, you should NOT take these medications BEFORE your injection to prevent post-vaccination symptoms.
See the CDC vaccine considerations here:
https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/covid-19/info-by-product/clinical-considerations.html
When will I get my 2nd dose of Moderna? 28 days after your 1st dose.
Is my 2nd dose guaranteed? Yes! No matter where you get your vaccine in Louisa County, you are guaranteed to receive your 2nd dose in the same location.
Where can I get my vaccine? Public Health is currently working to vaccinate the workforce in Phase 1B, Tier 1. We have been sending our allocation (200 each week) to our Hy-Vee Pharmacy partners in Wapello and Columbus Junction. They will be focusing on the 65+ age population.
See the Hy-Vee vaccine sign-up here:
https://www.hy-vee.com/my-pharmacy/covid-vaccine
Will other locations be receiving vaccine? Yes! We have some local provider offices who will also be helping to vaccinate the 65+ population. When they have received doses, we will post information about where and how to schedule vaccine there.
When will Louisa County start getting higher allocations of vaccine? We do not know at this time. The State of Iowa has promised us 200 doses each week through the end of February.
Can I take Tylenol (acetaminophen) or Advil (ibuprofen) after my vaccine to manage post-vaccination symptoms? Yes. It is ok to take these medications if needed AFTER your injection to manage symptoms, HOWEVER, you should NOT take these medications BEFORE your injection to prevent post-vaccination symptoms.
See the CDC vaccine considerations here:
https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/covid-19/info-by-product/clinical-considerations.html
WELCOME
Louisa County Public Health (LCPH) offers a wide variety of services to approximately 11,300 residents. LCPH nurses and staff members have been providing public health and Medicare Certified in-home nursing services to the residents of Louisa County since 1967.
We provide nurses and home health aides, who take care of individuals in their homes, homemakers who provide assistance in the home, immunization clinics for children and adults, blood pressure clinics and Environmental Health Services. LCPH educates and protects our community through programs that promote environmental safety, healthy life choices, safe food, and disease control. We also have a loan closet that has medical equipment available for county residents to use.
The State of Iowa has imposed stricter guidelines regarding the vaccines we use for childhood immunizations. The vaccine we have available is for children with no insurance or children with insurance that does not pay for vaccines or children on Medicaid. Parents need to call their insurance companies to check vaccine coverage and if their policy does not pay for vaccines we can administer the vaccine. We do ask for a $5 donation per vaccine to cover administration cost.
Mission:
Louisa County Public Health is devoted to assuring effective resources for the health of our communities.
Vision:
Louisa County Public Health supports and facilitates the Board of Health efforts to promote and protect the health of residents of Louisa County, in accordance with the vision and principles established by Iowa Department of Public Health.
Louisa County Public Health (LCPH) offers a wide variety of services to approximately 11,300 residents. LCPH nurses and staff members have been providing public health and Medicare Certified in-home nursing services to the residents of Louisa County since 1967.
We provide nurses and home health aides, who take care of individuals in their homes, homemakers who provide assistance in the home, immunization clinics for children and adults, blood pressure clinics and Environmental Health Services. LCPH educates and protects our community through programs that promote environmental safety, healthy life choices, safe food, and disease control. We also have a loan closet that has medical equipment available for county residents to use.
The State of Iowa has imposed stricter guidelines regarding the vaccines we use for childhood immunizations. The vaccine we have available is for children with no insurance or children with insurance that does not pay for vaccines or children on Medicaid. Parents need to call their insurance companies to check vaccine coverage and if their policy does not pay for vaccines we can administer the vaccine. We do ask for a $5 donation per vaccine to cover administration cost.
Mission:
Louisa County Public Health is devoted to assuring effective resources for the health of our communities.
Vision:
Louisa County Public Health supports and facilitates the Board of Health efforts to promote and protect the health of residents of Louisa County, in accordance with the vision and principles established by Iowa Department of Public Health.
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