.          The Switzerland County Health Department is offering vaccination and
​booster vaccination Monday - Friday
The Pfizer Vaccine is available at CVS Pharmacy
​scroll down for information on scheduling your vaccination. 

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​​COVID monthly case rate::
April: 15 positive cases
May: 26 positive cases
June: 16 positive cases
July : 33 positive cases (97% unvaccinated)
August : 290 POSITIVE ( 92.5 % unvaccinated) 2 deaths
September : 243 POSITIVE (91% unvaccinated) 3 deaths
October : 70 Positive (88% unvaccinated) 
November: 92 Positive (77% unvaccinated)
December:  200 positive (82% unvaccinated) 1 death
January 2022
as of Jan 10th - 131 positive
as of Jan 18 - 309 positive (86% unvaccinated) 
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*Please note:  Our total does not include Switzerland County residents who test outside of Indiana or people who self-test at home.
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We are seeing more community spread, and are designated RED on the state website.  New vaccinations and boosters (6 months after second Pfizer or Moderna and 2 months after JJ vaccine) are available and The Switzerland County Health Department can vaccinate M-F.   CVS also carries the Pfizer vaccine and is another option for vaccination.
Visit ourshot.in.gov to schedule an appointment 
or call 812 427 3220

Vaccinations are also available at many other locations visit Vaccines.gov to search for a  location most convenient for you.

*please remember to designate you home county when scheduling your vaccine

​​For TESTING at the Switzerland County Health Department call 812 427 3220

For TESTING at the Switzerland County Health Department call 812 427 3220

The Switzerland County Health Department also remains open for all other normal operations.  

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. The nurse may take your temperature upon arrival.
5. If you are needing to speak with the Food Inspector, Sanitarian or need birth or death certificates we would appreciate a call ahead.
6. 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.
7. Please protect yourself and your family by wearing a facial covering when in public, practice social distancing, and continue to wash hands regularly.

FORMS

• Birth-Certificate-Application
• Death Certificate Application
• Temp Food Permit​

LINKS

• Vaccine Requirements for School
• Indiana State Department of Health​

​ANNOUNCEMENTS

Flu Vaccines are currently being given. Please call the office for an appointment. 812-427-3220

WE CAN NOW BILL INSURANCE FOR VACCINES

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.

• Vaccines are given to Birth through 18 years of age free of charge if you have:
• Medicaid
• American Indian/Native Alaskan
• No Health Insurance
• Insurance Does Not Cover Vaccines (Underinsured)

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.

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

KEEP IN TOUCH

(P)812.427.3220
(F)812.427.0235

PO Box 14
1190 W Main St, Suite 300
Vevay IN 47043