Fight the Flu it's Worth a Shot

Flu season has arrived, but it's not too late to get your flu shot. If you need a flu shot, click HERE.

Click HERE for the Fight the Flu it's Worth a Shot campaign flier.

 

Are You Prepared for Pandemic Flu?

Click HERE for more information on Avian/Bird Flu and Pandemic Flu.

Click HERE to learn how to prepare for pandemic flu.

 
  Housing Rehabilitation Services

Grants available to qualified homeowners.
Click HERE for more information
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Are you a Veteran? Click HERE to learn about our Safe Housing Services.
 
 
 
 
 

Winter Weather Safety

Click HERE for more information.

 
 

Bed Bugs

Click HERE for more information.

 
 

Need an Immunization

Click HERE for availability and locations.

 
 

Rabies Immunizations

The 2009 rabies immunization schedule.

 
 

Board of Health E Newsletter

To sign up for our
E Newsletter; email us at fcbh@franklincountyohio.gov and provide your em
ail address. To be removed click HERE.

 

 

Medical Reserve Corps - Help save lives during disaster situations, volunteer today.

 
 

Health Information Translations - Click HERE to get your health issues translated.

 
 

Mercury Thermometer Exchange - To get a FREE digital thermometerClick HERE

 
 

Greater Columbus Green Map - Click HERE for more info.

 
 

Are You Ready in 3? - Click HERE for info about being prepared for a emergency.

 
 

Food and Toy Recalls - Click HERE for more info. Click HERE for toy recall

 
 

Recycle your Compact Fluorescent Lamps (CFL's) - Click HERE for more information

 
 

Get A Free Radon Test Kit For Your Home - Click HERE for more information.

 
 

Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis (Tdap) booster - Click HERE for more info.

 
 

Proper Handwashing - Click HERE for more info. Check out the video and poster.

 
 

Rabies Tag/ Dog Tag Number Search - Click HERE to look up a rabies tag or dog tag number.

 
 

Flood Clean Up Tips - Click HERE for tips

 
 

Protect Yourself from Tick-Borne Diseases - Click HERE to learn more.

 
 

Smoke Free Ohio Law - Click HERE for more info.

 
 

Zoster (Shingles) Vaccine is now available. - Click HERE for more information.

 
 

The Franklin County Board of Health works every day to make life better for all of its citizens by protecting public health, preventing disease and injury, promoting access to health care services and encouraging healthy lifestyles. Our goal is to ensure healthy neighborhoods, workplaces and homes, safe
food and water, clean air, protection from the spread of infectious diseases or acts of bioterrorism, and a citizenry that is informed and
motivated to take responsibility for their health.

Susan A. Tilgner, MS, RD, LD, RS
Franklin County Health Commissioner

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Columbus, OH 43215
Main Phone: (614) 462-3160
Main Fax: (614) 462-6672
 

Last Updated on
January 8, 2009

 
 
 
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