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REPORTING ANIMAL BITES
Hillsborough County Reporting Information

All animal bites reports should be faxed to 813-272-7242.

Please use this Animal Bite Report Form This is a PDF (70kb) that opens into a new window.

There is currently a Nation wide shortage of the Rabies vaccine. Health Care Providers should read this Rabies Vaccine Shortage Alert This is a PDF (28kb) that opens into a new window.


EPI-Notes

March 2008


New Vital Statistics Satellite Office
St. Joseph Women's Hospital

For your convenience, the Office of Vital Statistics (birth certificates) in conjunction with St. Joseph Women’s Hospital has opened a satellite office on the first floor of the St. Joseph's just behind the guard station.

Issuance of birth certificates is available between the hours of 8am to 4pm Monday through Friday.

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2008 National Radon Poster Contest Winner

2008 National Radon Poster Contest Winner

Local student Daniel Carr is recognized by HCHD at Hillsborough County EPC Board meeting on his win of First Place State and Second Place Nationally in the 2008 National Radon Poster Contest sponsored by the Florida Department of Health.

See Daniel's poster This link will open into a new window.

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CDC's Public Health Emergency Response Guide (Spanish Version)

The CDC is pleased to announce that the Spanish version of CDC's Public Health Emergency Response Guide for State, Local, and Tribal Public Health Directors has been finalized and can now be accessed on the CDC Emergency Preparedness and Response Spanish Web site.

Please forward this message to any Spanish-speaking colleagues and emergency preparedness and response partners who may be interested in this resource.


Contaminated Property Notification Letters

TOLL-FREE INFORMATION LINES

Monday through Friday
10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
(Eastern Daylight Time)

DEP 1-866-282-0787
For Contaminated Property Site
Cleanup questions only

DOH 1-877-798-2772
For Contaminated Property Health-related questions only

Click here for more information


Health Alert
Hillsborough County Saltwater Beach Monitoring Results

If you should have any questions, please contact the Hillsborough County Health Department or visit the Department of Health's Internet Beach Water Quality website.


Hillsborough County
Hunger Guide and Food Locator

Hunger in Hillsborough County / Tampa continues to be a serious problem. This Resource Guide was developed by the Public Policy Education Program of the Cooperative Extension Service as an information source for agencies seeking to assist their clients.


Back to School Immunizations and Physicals
for the 2008-2009 School Year

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Yellow Fever Vaccine Shortage

Released: March 26, 2008 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has recently become aware of a temporary shortage of single-dose vials of YF-VAX®, the only yellow fever vaccine marketed in the United States. The 5-dose vials of YF-VAX® continue to be available in sufficient supply.

According to the manufacturer, sanofi pasteur, there is no shortage of the vaccine itself, but there is a temporary issue related to the specialized production equipment necessary to insert the vaccine into single-dose vials. Delays occurred when the supplier of this equipment went out of business, making it necessary to validate a new supplier. This issue has been rectified, and the single-dose vials are expected to be back in stock in March 2008.

Please call our Travel Clinic prior to your visit for an appointment and availability of the vaccine, 813-307-8077 For updated information on the shortage please visit the link below.

Yellow Fever Vaccine Shortage This link will open into a new window.


The USF Health
HIV Clinical Research Unit

The Clinical Research Unit was established in 1995 through a partnership with the University of South Florida Division of Infectious Disease and the Florida Department of Health. Housed at the Hillsborough Health Department, the Clinical Research Unit operates in conjunction with the Specialty Care Center, and conducts clinical research relevant to the HIV community which it serves. This program is designed to facilitate access of the greatest number of patients to the opportunities presented by a research program, and to provide a resource for the state of Florida in the development of state of the art treatment and diagnostics for HIV/AIDS.

http://www.flhivresearch.com/ This link will open into a new window.


Hurricane Season

Do you require entry into a special needs shelter?

There are eligibility criteria for admittance to Special Needs Shelters and for evacuation assistance.

Hillsborough County residents who feel that they qualify for this program should obtain a

Special Needs Evaluation Form

English Version
Spanish Version

You may also call the Hillsbor April 30, 2008 contact the Hillsborough County Health Department (813) 307-8015 Ext. 6006.


Bridging the Gap
Student-run clinic brings health and social services to the uninsured.

USF Students working in clinic

Dr. Douglas Holt, medical director of the Hillsborough County Health Department, offered to let the students use space and supplies in the county’s University Area Community Health Center on Tuesday evenings. “Big changes start with little actions,” says Holt. “This group of students set up a legacy that will last beyond their medical school class. They persevered and made the idea for this clinic happen, coming up with solutions for each obstacle along the way.”

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The Florida Discount Drug Card

The Florida Discount Drug Card is designed to lower the cost of prescriptions for Florida residents. See if you qualify:

www.floridadiscountdrugcard.com This link will open into a new window.


FOR THE FAMILY, INC.
www.StrongerCommunity.com

For The Family encourages people to honor the Golden Rule by being their brother’s keeper.  Our web site enables you to confidentially help adults and families deal with challenges that could happen to anybody.  Whether it’s the parent of a 1st time juvenile offender, a new or expectant mother, or a hurricane evacuee you’ve met in advance…we make it safe and easy to make a positive difference.  Thanks for checking us out, and for letting other caring people know.

View Website This is a link to a new website that opens into a new window.


Health Assessment Information for Refugees, Parolees and Entrants

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The Hillsborough County Health Department offers a variety of preventative health services through outreach, home visits, and its eight health center locations.
(813) 307-8000


How Should I Dispose of Used Needles and Syringes?How Should I Dispose of Used Needles and Syringes?

The Bay Area Sharps Disposal Program
was designed as a community service to assist the residents of Hillsborough
County with a safe and environmentally sound method for disposing of used needles or "sharps".

The improper disposal of sharps threatens the safety of every member of the community, as they may be contaminated with hepatitis, HIV, and/or other serious diseases.

For more information, grab our brochure.



 


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Florida CHARTS,  A resource tool for Florida Health Statistics.
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Florida KidCare
Low to No Cost Health Insurance for Uninsured Children

Pneumonia & Flu Vaccination Information

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HIV/AIDS - We make the change

Community Health Profile Report 2006/2007 A Resource Tool for Hillsborough County Health Information
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Last Update: April 30, 2008