6, May 2021
Switzerland County Health DepartmentCovid-19 Update During the month of April, our county had 15 total cases. Since the first of May, we have had 12 positive cases which is a significant increase. To date, we have vaccinated nearly 4,000 people.
The Switzerland County Health Department continues to operate a vaccine clinic at the Switzerland County Technical Center, and a state testing site at the Switzerland County Medical Building. Please go to ourshot.in.gov to register for a vaccine appointment.
Free, outdoor testing in your own vehicle without a doctor's order is available at the Switzerland County Medical Building Please register through https://scheduling.coronavirus.in.gov OR call 812-801-8707 for instructions.
Scott Frede, MD
Switzerland County Health DepartmentCovid-19 Update During the month of April, our county had 15 total cases. Since the first of May, we have had 12 positive cases which is a significant increase. To date, we have vaccinated nearly 4,000 people.
The Switzerland County Health Department continues to operate a vaccine clinic at the Switzerland County Technical Center, and a state testing site at the Switzerland County Medical Building. Please go to ourshot.in.gov to register for a vaccine appointment.
Free, outdoor testing in your own vehicle without a doctor's order is available at the Switzerland County Medical Building Please register through https://scheduling.coronavirus.in.gov OR call 812-801-8707 for instructions.
Scott Frede, MD
6, April 2021
Switzerland County Health Department
Covid-19 Update
Total positive cases to date is 846 with 5 active cases currently. In January we had 208 cases, February 45, March 8 total cases and so far in April, 3. To date, we have vaccinated nearly 3,000 people.
The Switzerland County Health Department continues to operate a vaccine clinic at the Switzerland County Technical Center, and a state testing site at the Switzerland County Medical Building.
The Governor is removing the state mandate for mask usage and leaving that up to Local Government, the Local Health Department, and individual businesses. Individual businesses may require their employees and patrons to wear a mask if they wish.
The Switzerland County Health Department strongly advises individuals and businesses to continue mask wearing and physical distancing, even though the mandate is lifted.
Please go to ourshot.in.gov to register for a vaccine appointment. Free, outdoor testing in your own vehicle without a doctor's order is available at the Switzerland County Medical Building Please register through https://scheduling.coronavirus.in.gov OR call 812-801-8707 for instructions.
Scott Frede, MD
23, March 2021
Switzerland County Health Department
Covid-19 Update
5 new cases since March. Total cases in December was 244, January was 208 and February was 45. Our community numbers for March are quite low. We have vaccinated over 2,500 people.
The Switzerland County Health Department continues to operate a vaccine clinic at the Switzerland County Technical Center.
Additionally, our County advisory level has been downgraded to “blue”.
Please go to ourshot.in.gov to register for an appointment. As an Indiana resident you may register for the vaccine in any county in the state. Be patient and check back frequently at ourshot.in.gov for available time slots as the schedule begins to open up. Any family member or friend with a cell phone can register an elderly person without computer or cell phone access.
Free, outdoor testing in your own vehicle without a doctor's order is available at the Switzerland County Medical Building Please register through https://scheduling.coronavirus.in.gov OR call 812-801-8707 for instructions.
Scott Frede, MD
HOOSIERS AGES 40 AND OLDER ARE NOW ELIGIBLE
FOR COVID-19 VACCINE
INDIANAPOLIS — Hoosiers ages 40 and older will be eligible to receive a free COVID-19 vaccine starting Monday, the Indiana Department of Health announced today. This expansion of eligibility to include those ages 40 to 44 will make the vaccine available to more than 400,000 additional Hoosiers.
Additional groups will be added as more vaccine becomes available.
Vaccine appointments for this newly eligible population will be available starting Monday and will extend over the next several weeks to align with expected vaccine deliveries to the state. Individuals seeking an earlier appointment are encouraged to look at openings in surrounding counties.
To schedule a vaccine, visit https://ourshot.in.gov and select a location from one of more than 450 clinics around the state. Hoosiers who do not have a computer or cell phone or those who need assistance scheduling an appointment can call 211 or contact one of Indiana’s Area Agencies on Aging or AARP. Nearly 70 libraries around the state also are helping Hoosiers schedule their appointments.
Vaccination clinics that are part of the federal vaccine program, including those at Meijer and Kroger, appear on the clinic map at https://ourshot.in.gov but are scheduled through those retailers’ platforms, not through the state centralized system.
2, March 2021
Switzerland County Health Department Covid-19 Update
836 positive cases and since March (the most recent update was inaccurate). There are 6 active cases. Total cases in December was 244, January was 208 and February was 45. We have vaccinated over 1,500 people. ISDH has dropped the age eligibility down to 55.
The Switzerland County Health Department continues to operate a vaccine clinic at the Switzerland County Technical Center.
Additionally, our County advisory level has been downgraded to "yellow".
Please go to ourshot.in.gov to register for an appointment. As an Indiana resident you may register for the vaccine in any county in the state. Be patient and check back frequently at ourshot.in.gov for available time slots as the schedule begins to open up. Any family member or friend with a cell phone can register an elderly person without computer or cell phone access.
Free, outdoor testing in your own vehicle without a doctor's order is available at the Switzerland County Medical Building Please register through https://scheduling.coronavirus.in.gov OR call 812-801-8707 for instructions.
Scott Frede, MD
01/08/2021
SWITZERLAND COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT VACCINE CLINICS
VEVAY— The Switzerland County Health Department, in coordination with the Indiana State Department of Health is now scheduling appointments to administer COVID-19 vaccine to eligible recipients.
The vaccine is now available to individuals age 80 and older, as well as to licensed and unlicensed healthcare workers and first responders who have face-to-face interactions with patients or infectious material or work in a public-facing position that requires in-person contact. A photo ID, proof of age, or verification of current employment as a healthcare worker or first responder in Indiana will be required.
Due to limited supply, the vaccine is available by appointment only to those currently eligible as determined by the Indiana Department of Health. That complete list is posted to https://ourshot.in.gov, and appointments can also be scheduled at that website beginning Friday, Jan. 8. There is no cost to the individual, but insurance may be charged an administration fee. Individuals should bring a photo ID and an insurance card if they have one.
Two vaccines, developed by Pfizer and Moderna, are currently available. Each requires two doses administered at least 21 days apart for the Pfizer vaccine and 28 days apart for the Moderna vaccine. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, it typically takes a few weeks for the body to build immunity after the second vaccination.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the vaccines under an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA), meaning the vaccines must be proven safe and effective in the same way that all medications and devices must be. The vaccines have been found in trials to be 94 percent to 95 percent effective in preventing COVID-19 infections in participants. Side effects are temporary and are generally mild, including fatigue, headache and sometimes fever.
People who have been vaccinated may still be able to infect others, so even those who are vaccinated should continue wearing a mask and quarantining if they are a close contact of a positive case.
The best ways to protect yourself and others are to:
SWITZERLAND COUNTY IS IN RED STATUS
Please click on link for new guidelines.
https://www.in.gov/gov/files/12-13-1-3-Coronavirus-Response-Requirements.pdf
FREE COVID - 19 TESTING
The Switzerland County Health Department and the King's Daughters' Hospital are partnering to offer COVID - 19 testing free of charge in Vevay at the Switzerland Co Medical Building at 1190 W Main St.
Click here to schedule your free test for the Switzerland Co site: scheduling.coronavirus.in.gov/ChooseOpening
OR you can register by phone at 812-801-8707.
For Immediate Release
January 5, 2021
Switzerland County Health Department
Covid-19 Update
Our count is now 585 positive cases and 6 deaths since March. There are 49 active cases. Our tally, just for the month of December, was 254 cases. Over 3,200 tests have been done. Currently 1 out of every 5 tests, on average is positive. Please encourage mask usage and social distancing to prevent unwittingly spreading the virus to those who might get severely ill.
We anticipate receiving a limited quantity of vaccines next week. 100 doses are expected with periodic shipments over the next several weeks/months. Eligibility guidance from the State Department of Health is not established at this time. The registration process is under development at this time.
Free, outdoor testing in your own vehicle without a doctor's order is available at the Switzerland County Medical Building through a partnership with the Switzerland County Health Department, The Indiana State Department of Health and Kings Daughters Health. The program is for testing only. Ill patients or people who wish to consult with their healthcare provider should call their healthcare provider as usual. There is signage indicating directions. The hours of free testing are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 8a-4p, Wednesdays from 8a-6p, and the first and third Saturday of the month from 10a until noon. Those wishing to be tested are asked to register through https://scheduling.coronavirus.in.gov OR call 812-801-8707 for instructions.
Scott Frede, MD
**For updates on who is eligible to receive the COVID vaccine at this time please use this link:
https://www.coronavirus.in.gov/vaccine/www.coronavirus.in.gov/vaccine/
For Indiana recent updates, Novel Coronavirus map and testing sites for Indiana residents visit: https://coronavirus.in.gov/
Switzerland County Health Department
Covid-19 Update
Total positive cases to date is 846 with 5 active cases currently. In January we had 208 cases, February 45, March 8 total cases and so far in April, 3. To date, we have vaccinated nearly 3,000 people.
The Switzerland County Health Department continues to operate a vaccine clinic at the Switzerland County Technical Center, and a state testing site at the Switzerland County Medical Building.
The Governor is removing the state mandate for mask usage and leaving that up to Local Government, the Local Health Department, and individual businesses. Individual businesses may require their employees and patrons to wear a mask if they wish.
The Switzerland County Health Department strongly advises individuals and businesses to continue mask wearing and physical distancing, even though the mandate is lifted.
Please go to ourshot.in.gov to register for a vaccine appointment. Free, outdoor testing in your own vehicle without a doctor's order is available at the Switzerland County Medical Building Please register through https://scheduling.coronavirus.in.gov OR call 812-801-8707 for instructions.
Scott Frede, MD
23, March 2021
Switzerland County Health Department
Covid-19 Update
5 new cases since March. Total cases in December was 244, January was 208 and February was 45. Our community numbers for March are quite low. We have vaccinated over 2,500 people.
The Switzerland County Health Department continues to operate a vaccine clinic at the Switzerland County Technical Center.
Additionally, our County advisory level has been downgraded to “blue”.
Please go to ourshot.in.gov to register for an appointment. As an Indiana resident you may register for the vaccine in any county in the state. Be patient and check back frequently at ourshot.in.gov for available time slots as the schedule begins to open up. Any family member or friend with a cell phone can register an elderly person without computer or cell phone access.
Free, outdoor testing in your own vehicle without a doctor's order is available at the Switzerland County Medical Building Please register through https://scheduling.coronavirus.in.gov OR call 812-801-8707 for instructions.
Scott Frede, MD
HOOSIERS AGES 40 AND OLDER ARE NOW ELIGIBLE
FOR COVID-19 VACCINE
INDIANAPOLIS — Hoosiers ages 40 and older will be eligible to receive a free COVID-19 vaccine starting Monday, the Indiana Department of Health announced today. This expansion of eligibility to include those ages 40 to 44 will make the vaccine available to more than 400,000 additional Hoosiers.
Additional groups will be added as more vaccine becomes available.
Vaccine appointments for this newly eligible population will be available starting Monday and will extend over the next several weeks to align with expected vaccine deliveries to the state. Individuals seeking an earlier appointment are encouraged to look at openings in surrounding counties.
To schedule a vaccine, visit https://ourshot.in.gov and select a location from one of more than 450 clinics around the state. Hoosiers who do not have a computer or cell phone or those who need assistance scheduling an appointment can call 211 or contact one of Indiana’s Area Agencies on Aging or AARP. Nearly 70 libraries around the state also are helping Hoosiers schedule their appointments.
Vaccination clinics that are part of the federal vaccine program, including those at Meijer and Kroger, appear on the clinic map at https://ourshot.in.gov but are scheduled through those retailers’ platforms, not through the state centralized system.
2, March 2021
Switzerland County Health Department Covid-19 Update
836 positive cases and since March (the most recent update was inaccurate). There are 6 active cases. Total cases in December was 244, January was 208 and February was 45. We have vaccinated over 1,500 people. ISDH has dropped the age eligibility down to 55.
The Switzerland County Health Department continues to operate a vaccine clinic at the Switzerland County Technical Center.
Additionally, our County advisory level has been downgraded to "yellow".
Please go to ourshot.in.gov to register for an appointment. As an Indiana resident you may register for the vaccine in any county in the state. Be patient and check back frequently at ourshot.in.gov for available time slots as the schedule begins to open up. Any family member or friend with a cell phone can register an elderly person without computer or cell phone access.
Free, outdoor testing in your own vehicle without a doctor's order is available at the Switzerland County Medical Building Please register through https://scheduling.coronavirus.in.gov OR call 812-801-8707 for instructions.
Scott Frede, MD
01/08/2021
SWITZERLAND COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT VACCINE CLINICS
VEVAY— The Switzerland County Health Department, in coordination with the Indiana State Department of Health is now scheduling appointments to administer COVID-19 vaccine to eligible recipients.
The vaccine is now available to individuals age 80 and older, as well as to licensed and unlicensed healthcare workers and first responders who have face-to-face interactions with patients or infectious material or work in a public-facing position that requires in-person contact. A photo ID, proof of age, or verification of current employment as a healthcare worker or first responder in Indiana will be required.
Due to limited supply, the vaccine is available by appointment only to those currently eligible as determined by the Indiana Department of Health. That complete list is posted to https://ourshot.in.gov, and appointments can also be scheduled at that website beginning Friday, Jan. 8. There is no cost to the individual, but insurance may be charged an administration fee. Individuals should bring a photo ID and an insurance card if they have one.
Two vaccines, developed by Pfizer and Moderna, are currently available. Each requires two doses administered at least 21 days apart for the Pfizer vaccine and 28 days apart for the Moderna vaccine. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, it typically takes a few weeks for the body to build immunity after the second vaccination.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the vaccines under an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA), meaning the vaccines must be proven safe and effective in the same way that all medications and devices must be. The vaccines have been found in trials to be 94 percent to 95 percent effective in preventing COVID-19 infections in participants. Side effects are temporary and are generally mild, including fatigue, headache and sometimes fever.
People who have been vaccinated may still be able to infect others, so even those who are vaccinated should continue wearing a mask and quarantining if they are a close contact of a positive case.
The best ways to protect yourself and others are to:
- Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds
- Avoid touching your face with unwashed hands
- Avoid close contact with people who are sick
- Stay home when you’re sick
- Cover your cough or sneeze
SWITZERLAND COUNTY IS IN RED STATUS
Please click on link for new guidelines.
https://www.in.gov/gov/files/12-13-1-3-Coronavirus-Response-Requirements.pdf
FREE COVID - 19 TESTING
The Switzerland County Health Department and the King's Daughters' Hospital are partnering to offer COVID - 19 testing free of charge in Vevay at the Switzerland Co Medical Building at 1190 W Main St.
Click here to schedule your free test for the Switzerland Co site: scheduling.coronavirus.in.gov/ChooseOpening
OR you can register by phone at 812-801-8707.
For Immediate Release
January 5, 2021
Switzerland County Health Department
Covid-19 Update
Our count is now 585 positive cases and 6 deaths since March. There are 49 active cases. Our tally, just for the month of December, was 254 cases. Over 3,200 tests have been done. Currently 1 out of every 5 tests, on average is positive. Please encourage mask usage and social distancing to prevent unwittingly spreading the virus to those who might get severely ill.
We anticipate receiving a limited quantity of vaccines next week. 100 doses are expected with periodic shipments over the next several weeks/months. Eligibility guidance from the State Department of Health is not established at this time. The registration process is under development at this time.
Free, outdoor testing in your own vehicle without a doctor's order is available at the Switzerland County Medical Building through a partnership with the Switzerland County Health Department, The Indiana State Department of Health and Kings Daughters Health. The program is for testing only. Ill patients or people who wish to consult with their healthcare provider should call their healthcare provider as usual. There is signage indicating directions. The hours of free testing are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 8a-4p, Wednesdays from 8a-6p, and the first and third Saturday of the month from 10a until noon. Those wishing to be tested are asked to register through https://scheduling.coronavirus.in.gov OR call 812-801-8707 for instructions.
Scott Frede, MD
**For updates on who is eligible to receive the COVID vaccine at this time please use this link:
https://www.coronavirus.in.gov/vaccine/www.coronavirus.in.gov/vaccine/
For Indiana recent updates, Novel Coronavirus map and testing sites for Indiana residents visit: https://coronavirus.in.gov/
The Switzerland County Health Department is open to the public. Some procedures have changed:
- If needing vaccines, blood pressure, allergy shots for those who have vials in our office or anything concerning the nurse, please call to schedule an appointment before you come. Have your insurance card or Medicaid card with you when you call and you will be pre-registered over the phone. Be sure to bring it to the office with you also.
- Face masks must be put on before entering the office and at all times while in the office. This includes children over the age of 2.
- When possible, only one child with a parent. If this is not possible and you need to bring more than one child in at the same time, they must be with you at all times.
- The nurse may take your temperature upon arrival.
- If you are needing to speak with the Food Inspector, Sanitarian or need birth or death certificates we would appreciate a call ahead.
- Do not enter the building if you have symptoms such as fever, cough, shortness of breath, abdominal cramps, body aches diarrhea or loss of taste or smell.
- Please protect yourself and your family by wearing a facial covering when in public, practice social distancing, and continue to wash hands regularly.
VACCINES
If your CHILD needs vaccines, call the Switzerland Co Health Dept for an appointment (new policy). We accept most insurances and even if you don't have insurance we have you covered.
Have insurance information available when you call.
We can now take several different types of MEDICAID cards for adult vaccines.
Please call our office if needing a vaccine.
We also have shingles vaccines for ADULTS along with other vaccines. Give us a call for an appointment (new policy). Be sure to check with your insurance company to see what they pay.
Have insurance information available when you call.
812-427-3220
Staying Healthy
Clean your hands often
Avoid close contact
Cover your mouth and nose with a cloth face cover when around others
Cover coughs and sneezes
Clean and disinfect
Clean your hands often
- Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds especially after you have been in a public place, or after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing.
- If soap and water are not readily available, use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol. Cover all surfaces of your hands and rub them together until they feel dry.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
Avoid close contact
- Avoid close contact with people who are sick
- Stay home as much as possible.
- Put distance between yourself and other people.
- Remember that some people without symptoms may be able to spread virus.
- Keeping distance from others is especially important for people who are at higher risk of getting very sick.
Cover your mouth and nose with a cloth face cover when around others
- You could spread COVID-19 to others even if you do not feel sick.
- Everyone should wear a cloth face cover when they have to go out in public, for example to the grocery store or to pick up other necessities.
- Cloth face coverings should not be placed on young children under age 2, anyone who has trouble breathing, or is unconscious, incapacitated or otherwise unable to remove the mask without assistance.
- The cloth face cover is meant to protect other people in case you are infected.
- Do NOT use a facemask meant for a healthcare worker.
- Continue to keep about 6 feet between yourself and others. The cloth face cover is not a substitute for social distancing.
Cover coughs and sneezes
- If you are in a private setting and do not have on your cloth face covering, remember to always cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze or use the inside of your elbow.
- Throw used tissues in the trash.
- Immediately wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not readily available, clean your hands with a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol.
Clean and disinfect
- Clean AND disinfect frequently touched surfaces daily. This includes tables, doorknobs, light switches, countertops, handles, desks, phones, keyboards, toilets, faucets, and sinks.
- If surfaces are dirty, clean them: Use detergent or soap and water prior to disinfection.
ISDH Epidemiology Resource Center
24 hour hot line - 877 826 0011
email - epiresource@isdh.in.gov
24 hour hot line - 877 826 0011
email - epiresource@isdh.in.gov
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updated on 2019-06-12 by br
The Switzerland Co Health Department can now bill insurance for adult and children vaccines. Come see us for your child's school vaccines! We can accept most insurances. Call or bring in your card and we can run the insurance to see if you are covered. You should call your insurance company to see what vaccines they cover and if there is a copay. Adults need to keep their vaccinations up to date also, the same as children because immunity from childhood vaccines can wear off over time. You are also at risk for different diseases as an adult. Vaccination is one of the most convenient and safest preventive care measures available. All adults need a flu vaccine every year. You may need other vaccines based on your age, health conditions, job, lifestyle, or travel habits. Learn more about what other vaccines may be recommended for you and talk to your healthcare professional about which vaccines are right for you. We still have the VFC (Vaccines for Children) through the Indiana State Dept of Health for ages birth to 18 years of age for those without insurance, on Medicaid or insurance does not cover vaccines. We also have the adult program through the Indiana State Dept of Health for those who do not have health insurance or who do not have coverage for vaccines. We can now accept most adult Medicaid cards!! HEPATITIS C and HIV TESTING
posted on 2017-09-13 by Donna Faber
The Health Department is now doing free Hepatitis C and HIV testing on a walk-in or call-in basis. Please call us at 812-427-3220 for more details. All information is confidential. PURCHASING A NEW DWELLING?
posted on 2017-09-13 by Donna Faber
If you are planning to purchase an existing home outside city limits, be sure to call the Health Dept to make sure the septic is up to code first! 812-427-3220 BIRTH AND DEATH CERTIFICATES
posted on 2014-12-03 by Donna Faber
Birth and Death Certificates have to be applied for in the county in which the birth or death occurred or through Indiana Vital Records. If you are needing a genealogy copy of birth or death, please contact us first to make sure we have the record. Genealogy copies are not legal documents and are $1.00 per copy. Switzerland Co charges $12 for each CERTIFIED copy. Complete and follow instructions on the form's link above and to the left for a certified copy. IMMUNIZATIONS
posted on 2014-12-03 by Donna Faber
Call for an appointment to get vaccines. The nurse is available from 8:00-10:30 am and 12:00-3:30 pm on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays and 8:00 am to 11:30 am on Thursdays.
We also accept most insurances and most adult Medicaid. 2020-2021 School Required Vaccinations |
The Switzerland County Health Department's purpose is to prevent communicable and chronic diseases by immunizations and testing. Also, to maintain a safe environment for all our residents including disaster events.
These goals will be beneficial to all our county residents.
These goals will be beneficial to all our county residents.
MEET THE TEAM
, Administrator/Vital Records
Joyce Fields, County Health Nurse
Angela Splain, Backup Nurse
Mark Helt, Environmentalist/Sanitarian
Kelli Jester, Food Inspector
Mark Reed, Public Health Coordinator
Scott Frede, M.D., Health Officer
Joyce Fields, County Health Nurse
Angela Splain, Backup Nurse
Mark Helt, Environmentalist/Sanitarian
Kelli Jester, Food Inspector
Mark Reed, Public Health Coordinator
Scott Frede, M.D., Health Officer
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