Covid Vaccinations are ongoing during normal business hours.
 call  812-427-3220 with questions ​

Vital Records - Birth and Death Certificates

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 County charges $12 for each CERTIFIED copy.

Important Information about Certificates
Who Can Obtain a Birth Certificate
Requirements for Birth & Death Certificates 

Download and print applications for certificates: 
Birth Certificate Application
​Death Certificate Application

Immunizations and Nursing Services 

The Switzerland County Health Department provides ALL recommended and required vaccines for newborn through age 18. These vaccines are available regardless of insurance status, but the health department does recoup costs, when possible, from Medicaid and or private insurance. Please call ahead to minimize wait time by having your insurance status pre-entered for your appointment. Parents may view a complete list of recommended and required school vaccines HERE on the Indiana Department of Health website. 

Adult vaccines are also available for ages 19 and above. The costs for adult vaccines are dependent on insurance coverage and can range from free to the full cost of the vaccine. Again, please call ahead for an appointment and to provide insurance information. 

Additional services include: *Testing for TB   * Blood Pressure Screens * Blood Sugar Testing * Hemoglobin * Lead Testing * Pregnancy Testing * *Administration of routine injections such as vitamin B12. ​

We also offer a sharps container exchange for county residents. 

If you have questions about available services, expected costs or to schedule an appointment please call the office at:
 812 427 3220 

LINKS

• ​Indiana State Department of Health​

PURCHASING A NEW DWELLING?

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

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MEET THE TEAM

Kathy Slawson, Administrator/Vital Records
Joyce Fields, County Health Nurse
Angela Splain, Backup Nurse
 Environmentalist/ Sanitarian/ Food Inspector Daniel Mossburger
Mark Reed, Public Health Coordinator
Scott Frede, M.D., Health Officer

KEEP IN TOUCH

(P) 812.427.3220
(F) 812.427.0235

1190 W Main St, Suite 300
Vevay IN 47043