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Additional Vaccines Available
The North Shore Health Department now has HPV vaccine for girls age 11-19, as well as Menactra vaccine for people age 11-19.
If you live or work with infants, consider getting a Tdap vaccine. This is like a tetanus booster, with additional protection from pertussis, or whooping cough. There was a large pertussis outbreak in Wisconsin in 2005. Adults can have pertussis, feel well, and spread the infection to incompletely vaccinated infants. Pertussis can be serious or fatal for infants.
No appointments are needed. Most vaccines are free or $15.00. All recommended immunizations for children and adults are available.
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IMMUNICATION CLINICS
North Shore Health Department
4800 West Green Brook Drive
2nd Tuesday of each month
10:00-11:00 a.m.
3rd Wednesday of each month
3:30-4:30 p.m.
North Shore Library
6800 North Port Washington Road
Last Tuesday of each month
4:00-5:00 p.m.
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NORTH SHORE LIBRARY
HOLIDAY HOURS
Monday December 24, 2007 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Tuesday December 25, 2007 Closed
Monday December 31, 2007 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Tuesday January 1, 2008 Closed
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More Animals Tested for Rabies
The North Shore Health Department has submitted 13 animal specimens to the State Laboratory of Hygiene for rabies testing this year. Humans had either confirmed or suspected bites or scratches from the animals. None of the specimens, which include 6 bats, 4 cats, 1 dog, 1 skunk and 1 raccoon, were infected with rabies.
People usually know when they have been bitten by a bat. However, because bats have small teeth which may leave marks that are not easily seen, there are times when you should seek medical advice even in the absence of an obvious bite wound. For example, if you awaken and find a bat in your room, see a bat in the room of an unattended child, or see a bat near a mentally impaired or intoxicated person, call your doctor or clinic. Call the North Shore Health Department at (414) 371-2980 for advice in catching the bat safely so they can have it tested for rabies.
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Happenings at the
North Shore Library
Introduce your children to a world of good books by enrolling them in a FREE North Shore Library program, including storytimes and a book club. In-person registration, which is required, begins Monday, January 7, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. in the Children's Room. Sign-up is on a first-come, first-served basis. Book Club registration is not required.
Older children can enjoy with others in an in-depth discussion about favorite books by joining a book club. Please call the North Shore Library at (414) 351-3461 for a schedule and more information.
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The North Shore Health Department has a blog at www.mycommunitynow.com . The information is updated regularly.
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