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August 2017 Health events
August 2017
THUNDERBOLT Experience Back to School Event at Rogers County Health Department
August 2, 2017 | 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Getting all of the recommended vaccines is one of the most important things a parent can do to protect their child’s health, especially when they are in school or a day care center where disease outbreaks can occur. Whether it’s a baby starting at a new day care facility, a toddler heading to preschool, a student going back to elementary, middle or high school – or even a college freshman – parents should check their child’s vaccine records. “When parents are preparing to send their child off to day care, school or college, it’s the perfect time to ensure he or she is up to date on all recommended and required vaccines,” said Larry Bergner, County Administrative Director. Child care facilities, schools and colleges are highly susceptible to outbreaks of infectious diseases. Children can easily transmit illnesses to one another due to poor hand washing, uncovered coughs, and close contact with many people. When children aren’t vaccinated, they are at increased risk for disease and can spread disease to others in their classrooms and communities. This includes babies too young to be fully vaccinated and people with weakened immune systems due to cancer or other health conditions. The Rogers County Health Department offers all required vaccines for school children and teens 18 years of age and younger at regular immunization clinics to be held on walk-in days-Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. at 2664 N. Hwy 88. Parents of children with private health insurance or SoonerCare health insurance are encouraged to take their children to their regular health care provider or clinic to receive these vaccines. In addition, “look for more information about a big event planned for August 2nd, 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. at the Rogers County Health Department. Fun for everyone and chances to win some great prizes,” said Mr. Bergner. Children attending day care facilities in Oklahoma must be up-to-date for their age with childhood vaccines. A schedule showing the required vaccines is available on the Oklahoma State Department of Health web site at: https://go.usa.gov/xNvzc. Kindergarten Students Children entering kindergarten are due for boosters or second doses of four vaccines: • MMR (measles, mumps and rubella vaccine) • Polio • DTaP (diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis vaccines) • Varicella (Chicken Pox) The second dose of chickenpox vaccine is recommended, but not required by Oklahoma’s school law. Children who recently moved to Oklahoma may also need hepatitis A vaccination, which is required for students in all grades in Oklahoma. Students need at least one dose of hepatitis A vaccine to start school. A second dose is due six to 18 months later. Grades 7-10 Students in grades seven through 10 are required to have one dose of Tdap vaccine, which protects against tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis (whooping cough). Older students are strongly encouraged to receive a dose of Tdap vaccine if they missed it. This is necessary for adolescents and adults so they won’t contract whooping cough and infect babies and toddlers. Parents and teens, both boys and girls, are strongly urged to ask their health care provider for HPV (human papillomavirus) vaccine, which prevents several types of cancer. The immune response to the HPV vaccine is better in pre-teens and can mean better protection for teens. New guidelines for completion of the HPV vaccine series is now only two doses separated by 6 – 12 months if the first dose is given before the child’s 15th birthday. The meningococcal vaccine (MCV4) is also important for adolescent and teen health. The MCV4 vaccine protects against the devastating effects of bacteria that cause meningitis or a life-threatening bloodstream infection. Meningococcal disease is relatively rare, but if contracted, can cause death in less than 48 hours and leave those who survive with life-long problems such as brain damage or limb amputation. HPV and MCV4 are recommended for all kids at 11-12 years of age with a booster of MCV4 at age 16. The meningococcal vaccine is required for first-time college students who will live in on-campus student housing. College students are also required to have MMR and hepatitis B vaccines. For more information about immunizations, call the Rogers County Health Department at 918-341-3166 or contact your health care provider.
Location:
Rogers County Health Department
2664 N. Hwy 88, Claremore
Claremore, OK
For more information, contact:
(918)-341-3166
Drawing on Memories
Monthly on the Third Tuesday | 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
August 15, 2017
There is a gallery discussion of specific art pieces followed by a hands-on, interactive activity. This program provides an opportunity for the person with the disease to use remaining motor skills and non-linear communication to recreate a representation of them that lets other recognize their essence. Meet others directly affected with an early-stage diagnosis. Snack and drink provided. Event is free but space is limited, please call 800-272-3900, or visit alz.org/Oklahoma.
Location:
Philbrook Museum of Art
2727 S Rockford Rd
Tulsa, OK 74114
For more information, contact:
(800)-272-3900
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Free “I’m In Control” Diabetes Class at Rogers County Health Department
August 19-21 & 26-28, 2017
Beginning Tuesday, September 19th, Rogers County Health Department is offering the free “I’m In Control” diabetes self-help class for anyone with diabetes and/or caring for someone with the disease. This class is especially good for those with a new diagnosis and/or having trouble controlling their glucose levels. This class hosts local professionals presenting on specific topics related to diabetes and is scheduled in two-hour sessions on six separate days in September. The dates are the 19th, 20th, 21st, 26th, 27th, and 28th; with most classes times between 12:30 – 3:00 p.m, depending on the date. Please visit http://rogers.health.ok.gov for schedule. Participants have the opportunity to hear and ask questions about diabetes, exercise, foot care, medications, stress management, diet, eye care, and self-blood glucose monitoring. The professionals volunteering their time are Dr. Bill Smith; Julie Hancox, DPT; Dr. Mary Johnson, Podiatrist; Terry Seribandon, R.Ph; Renetta Harrison, Health Educator; Melanie Sipes, RD, LD, D.Ed.; Dr. Reinecke, Ophthalmologist; and class coordinator, Fran Hrdlicka, RN. This class is offered 2-3 times each year with many past participants testifying they have gained helpful knowledge and tips, and most of all they appreciate being able to ask professionals their questions without having to make an appointment. If you have questions and/or want to enroll in this class, please contact Fran Hrdlicka at the Rogers County Health Department, 918-341-3166.
For more information, contact:
Fran Hrdlica
(918)-341-3166
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