• The single best way to prevent seasonal flu is to get vaccinated each year, but good health habits often can help prevent respiratory illnesses like the flu. Learn simple ways to protect yourself from flu and other illnesses.
• For complete information visit the Center For Disease Control (CDC) official website.

• Information on the Pneumonia vaccine can be found here.

• Administer vaccine according to NYSDOH guidelines to individuals for protection against diseases
  
• Vaccine information can be found for the following:
  • Hepatitis A
  • Meningococcal
  • Pneumococcal
  • Tetanus-diphtheria
    
• Other vaccines given are Hepatitis B, Varicella, Measles & Mumps, Rubella.
  
• Provide consultations for international travel immunizations.

• Immunizations available for well children age 2 months to 18 years.
  
• Administer age appropriate immunizations when the child is accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
  
• Vaccine information can be found for the following:
  • Chickenpox
  • Diphtheria, Tetanus & Pertusis
  • Haemophilus Influenzae Type b (Hib)
  • Hepatitis B
  • Measles, Mumps & Rubella
  • Pneumococcal Conjugate
  • Polio
    
• Refer for identified needs to appropriate providers.
  
• Clinics are scheduled at various locations throughout the county.
  
• Complete information on immunizations can be found by clicking here.

• Provide lead poisoning prevention education.
  
• Insure lead screening availability for age appropriate children through referral to private physicians or directly for uninsured or under insured children.
  
• The Cattaraugus County Health Department offers free lead testing for children ages 1 and 2 who otherwise could not afford to be tested.
• Provide case management to children with confirmed elevated lead levels and assess their environment to determine the source of lead contamination.
  
• Instruct property owners of the methods/procedures to reduce or eliminate sources of lead poisoning.

Please read our Article on Lead Poisoning Prevention

To view items recalled due to unsafe lead levels visit:

• Consumer Product Safety Commission CPSC.gov
• Lead Hazard Product Recalls

• Provide consultation in diagnosis and treatment of TB.
  
• Administer and interpret skin tests and provide consultation regarding results.
  
• Conduct clinics to screen for TB, follow up active cases, and investigate patient contacts.

• Provide monitoring and surveillance of communicable diseases, such as head lice, scabies, meningitis, hepatitis, etc.

• Empower the community to identify health priorities and implement activities to improve health status.
  
• Promote wellness and healthy lifestyles through community wide programs of information and education to reduce risk behavior.
  
• Provide educational materials, presentations and consultations on health related topics.