Local health department leaders win prestigious awards
Leaders of the Fort Wayne-Allen County Health Department have been separately honored by their colleagues in public health.
Bats could pose rabies risks for residents
Bats found in your home should be tested for rabies, especially if there is a chance it may have come in contact with a person or pet.
Free HIV testing offered on June 27th
June 27 is National HIV Testing Day and the Fort Wayne-Allen County Department of Health and Walgreens are offering free and confidential HIV testing.
Disclosure rule meant to protect buyer and promote septic system evaluation
Before purchasing property with a septic system, it would be wise to make sure that the system that drains and disposes your wastewater has a clean bill of health.
Getting annual flu shot focus of National Influenza Vaccination Week
As part of National Influenza Vaccination Week, health officials are reminding residents that getting a flu shot is the best way to protect the ones you love this holiday season.
Health department has flu vaccine for children and adults
News release from the Fort Wayne-Allen County Health Department:
Health department has flu vaccine for children and adults
(September 27, 2013) - The Fort Wayne-Allen County...
Health Department helping parents with vaccinations and school supplies
Back-to-school time is when parents gather supplies and make sure kids are up-to-date on vaccines.
More hepatitis A vaccine available; patrons asked to make an appointment
The Fort Wayne-Allen County Department of Health has received more hepatitis A vaccine and will be offering it in its clinic to patrons of the 800 Degrees Three Fires restaurant who still need vaccinated.
Patrons still needing hepatitis A vaccine can make appointments with health department
The Fort Wayne-Allen County Department of Health provided more than 1,100 hepatitis A vaccinations at its special drive-thru clinics this weekend at the Southwest Allen County Schools Transportation Center.
Vaccine clinic hours changed for Sunday
Hours for the special hepatitis A vaccination clinic for Sunday June 2 have been changed to 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., weather permitting.