Education is an important element of public health. The following resources have been identified as important tools in this effort.
SUPPORT GROUP FOR PERSONS WITH PARKINSON'S DISEASE AND CARE GIVERS
Local Methamphetamine Treatment Resources
Centerstone www.centerstone.org
601 W. 2nd Street (812) 353-5010
Amethyst House www.amethysthouse.org
645 N. Walnut Street (812) 336-3570
Teen Dating Abuse
- One in Four adolescents reports Verbal, Physical, Emotional, or Sexual Abuse each year.
- One in Eleven high school students reports being physically hurt by someone they were dating.
For more Information contact:
Your Online Source for Credible Health Information
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Monroe County Public Health Clinic
333 E. Miller Drive
(812) 353-3244
IMMUNIZATIONS: SOME THINGS YOU NEVER OUTGROW
Stay on Target with Adolescent Immunizations!
Immunizations are not just for babies! As your teens grow, they still need immunizations to prevent serious diseases. There are safe and effective vaccines recommended for adolescents age 11-19. Check with your physician or health care provider to find out if your teen is on target with the following immunizations:
- Hepatitis A
- Hepatitis B
- Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR)
- Varicella (chickenpox)
- Tetanus-diphtheria (Tdap)
- Meningococcal Meningitis
- HPV
- Seasonal Influenza
KNOW YOUR RISKS and LEARN THE FACTS: IMMUNIZE
Protect your adolescents from vaccine preventable diseases. For more information, ask your health care provider or call the CDC National Immunization Hotline at: