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
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/
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.
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.”
Learn more
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
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.
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Health Assessment Information for Refugees, Parolees and Entrants
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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.
