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Washington Co./J. C. Health Department
Health Dept.
Washington Co. - Johnson City
Health Department
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The Washington County-Johnson City Health Department provides healthcare services to residents of the surrounding communities. It has many departments that are equipped to provide the best care possible and has an outstanding reputation of excellence. Please contact us today to learn more about the services offered or to schedule your appointment.
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Our Mission:
To Promote, protect and improve the health of persons living in, working in, or visiting the State of Tennessee.
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Our Vision:
Tennessee Department of Health is recognized as the leader in setting the health agenda of the state by identifying and addressing issues that impact the health of Tennessee communities.
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Contact Information:
415 State of Franklin Road
Johnson City, TN 37601
Phone: (423) 975-2200
Fax: (423) 975-2210
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The Washington County Health Department is currently offering the H1N1 (swine flu) nasal mist vaccine to the public by appointment. This live vaccine is recommended for persons ages 2-49 who:
1. Do not have chronic conditions such as heart disease, lung disease, asthma, diabetes or kidney disease.
2. Are not pregnant
3. Have not recently been on long-term steroid treatment
4. Do not have a weakened immune system for any other reason
5. Have not taken anti-viral drugs such as Tamiflu in the 48 hours before the H1N1 nasal mist appointment
6. Do not have a history of Guillain-Barre snydrome
7. Have not received the nasal mist seasonal flu vaccine in the past 30 days
The Washington County Health Department is currently scheduling appointments for the H1N1 vaccine shots. These appointments will be made for clinics scheduled as the H1N1 vaccine arrives. This vaccine is recommended for people between the ages of 2 and 64.
For appointments to receive the H1N1 nasal mist or shot vaccine, please call 423-975-2200 and follow the prompts for the flu information line.
There is no cost for the H1N1 (swine flu) vaccine at the Washington County Health Department.
To learn more about the live or inactivated H1N1 (swine flu) vaccines, please visit www.flu.gov www.cdc.gov health.state.tn.us or call 1-877-252-3432.
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HOLIDAY CLOSINGS
The Washington County Health Department will be closed on the following Holidays:
November 26th and 27th for Thanksgiving
December 24th and 25th for Christmas
December 31st and January 1st for New Years
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Washington County, Tennessee - Email
Jonesborough Courthouse and J.C. Downtown Centre
P.O. Box 219
Jonesborough, TN 37659
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