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Disease Prevention and Control:
Preventing
the spread of infectious disease
The prevention and control of infectious diseases are essential to achieving a healthy population.
One
of the principal public health accomplishments of the past one hundred
years has been a significant reduction in the incidence of selected
infectious diseases.
Much of this progress has been a result of improvements in living standards, better hygiene, pasteurization and water treatment. The development and widespread use of vaccines has had a significant impact on the reduction of infectious diseases like measles, mumps, and rubella, and the eradication of smallpox and the virtual elimination of diphtheria in the U.S. And the advent of antimicrobial drugs, starting with penicillin, greatly reduced the morbidity and mortality associated with infection.
Despite
these successes, infectious diseases still pose an important public
health problem. Maintaining adequate levels of immunization in the
population is an ongoing struggle. “Old” diseases, like polio, can
reappear. Drug-resistant strains of bacteria (for example, some types of
tuberculosis) continue to develop. And potential new diseases (avian
influenza) hover in the background, keeping infectious disease issues at
the forefront of public health concern.
Immunization Program
Purpose… to make immunizations and information about immunizations
available to the residents of Aitkin County. To encourage parents to get
their children all of the immunizations they need on time and to provide
immunizations to people of all ages in Aitkin County.
Some federally funded childhood and adult immunizations are available through the Public Health Division at the Public Health office in Aitkin. Appointments can be made at 800-328-3744 or 218-927-7256. Flu and pneumonia vaccinations are available at the county office and many different community sites during flu season. Schedules are published in the local newspapers. Fees will be charged for each immunization. Some billing can be done. Bring your insurance card.
- Immunization Schedule Birth to 6
- Immunization Schedule Age 7-18
- Adult Immunization Schedule
- Are Your Kids Ready for School?
For more information about immunizations needed for children and adults: http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/idepc/immunize/schedules.html#kids
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Aitkin County Public Health Services 204 1st Street NW, Aitkin, MN 56431 Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Call 218-927-7200 or 800-328-3744 |
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