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Free Vision Clinic:

There will be a free Vision Clinic on Monday, June 2nd, at the Vinton County Health Department. Everyone from birth to 21 years of age is eligible for this free service. Please call 596-5233 or 1-800-596-5233 for more information or to schedule your appointment.

Rabies Immunization Clinic:

The 2008 Rabies Immunizations Clinics in Vinton County will be held at the following locations between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.

PLACE	ADDRESS	DATE
Allensville School	U.S. Highway 50, Allensville	May 12
Ray Post Office	St. Rt. 327, Ray	May 13
Wilkesville Fire Dept.	Main St., Wilkesville	May 14
Barton Feed Store	Main St., Hamden	May 15
Vinton County Health Dept.	St. Rt. 93, McArthur	May 16

Costs of immunizations are $5.00. Dogs must be on leash and have a 2008 license or a license can be purchased at the clinic to receive the vaccine. The cost of the license will be $7.00 and a kennel license is $35.00. No late fees will charged on licenses purchased at the clinic sites. Cats must be in a covered basket or box. Cats and dogs need to be 6 months of age or older.

Vaccinations for dogs will last for 3 years. Vaccinations for cats will last for 1 year.

We will also offer the 7 way shots for dogs at a cost of $20.00. The Feline Leukemia Plus annual vaccine for cats will also be offered for a cost of $20.00.

THE VINTON COUNTY RABIES CLINIC IS FOR VINTON COUNTY RESIDENTS ONLY. Proof of residence may be required.

For more information call the Vinton County Health Department at 596-5233 or 1-800-596-5233.

Flu Clinic Dates:

Flu vaccine will be offered at the Vinton County Health Department during the regular immunization clinic schedule starting October 15, 2007.

The cost of flu vaccine is $20.00. Pneumonia Vaccine is $30.00. Medicare and Medicaid will be accepted. No appointments are necessary.

Local Public Health News:

There are no current press releases at this time.

Food Recalls:

Food Recall Links:

Ohio Department of Health:

http://www.odh.ohio.gov/alerts/food/foodRecall.aspx

Ohio Department of Agriculture:

http://www.ohioagriculture.gov/oda3/_Apps/Admn_News/Recalls.aspx

Last modified: 05/15/08