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Switzerland County
​Health Department

1190 W Main St. Vevay IN 47043​

Notices

A mosquito sample collected in Switzerland County has tested positive for WNV (West Nile Virus). 
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*** Download more information and recommendations related to WNV and mosquitoes.

Vaccination Appointment hours!!
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We are starting flu shots 9/25/23. The new Covid booster & RSV vaccines will be available sometime in October. Please call the office at. (812) 427-3220 to schedule a flu shot appointment or to be put on the waiting list for Covid or RSV. If you need any other services/ shots, please call and get a time scheduled. Scheduled appointments will be taken before walk-ins!
Covid testing is not currently available at the office. 
Covid Vaccinations are ongoing during normal business hours. This is primarily for booster doses. A new updated Covid vaccine is expected to be available at the end of September.  ​
*** If you have questions about available services, expected costs or to schedule an appointment please call the office at: 812 427 3220

Department Staff

Administrator / Vital Records -
Kathy Slawson
Health Nurse - Joyce Fields
Backup Nurse - Angela Splain
Environmentalist / Sanitarian / Food Inspector - Daniel Mossburger
​Public Health Coordinator - Mark Reed

Health Officer - Scott Frede, M.D.

​Phone: 812.427.3220

Useful Links

  • ​Indiana State Department of Health​

Services

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 or find it 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. 

Septic Checks

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

Temporary / Mobile Food Permits

Print the form below and submit at least 7 days prior to intended date of operation.
​Temporary Food Permit​
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Recorder
Soil & Water Conservation District
Surveyor
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Economic Development Corporation
​Florence Regional Sewage District
Purdue Cooperative Extension
School Corporation
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Switzerland County Tourism
Veterans Service Officer​
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    • Circuit Court Clerk
    • Commissioners
    • County Council
    • Emergency Management
    • Emergency Response
  • Departments F - Z
    • Health >
      • Environmental
      • Preparedness
    • Highway
    • Human Resources
    • Nurse Managed Clinic
    • Parks and Recreation
    • Probation
    • Prosecutor's Office
    • Recorder
    • Soil And Water Conservation District
    • SEI Recycling District
    • Surveyor
    • Treasurer