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Health Clinic

Office Hours

8 a.m. - 4 p.m., Monday - Friday

2090 N. SR-9, Albion, IN 46701

Call for an appointment: 260-636-2978 x 1

Schedule an appointment online: Online patient portal

Contact Information
Public Health Nurse

Carrie Ryan, LPN
Telephone: 260-636-2978 x 3
Email: carrie.ryan@nobleco.gov

Fax: 260-636-3753

Administrative Assistant & Billing

Courtney Pyle
Telephone: 260-636-2978 x 1
Email: courtney.pyle@nobleco.gov

Fax: 260-636-3753

Vaccine Coordinator and Lead Case Manager

Samantha Rodriguez, CMA
Telephone: 260-636-2978 x 2
Email: sam.rodriguez@nobleco.gov

Fax: 260-636-3753

School Health Liaison

Molly Jensen, RN, BSN
Telephone: 260-242-2220
Email: molly.jensen@nobleco.gov

Fax: 260-636-3753

Health First Indiana (HFI) Coordinator

Melayna Gingerich, CHES
Telephone: 260-636-3029
Email: melayna.gingerich@nobleco.gov

Fax: 260-636-3753

Immunization Information

The health clinic provides all recommended immunizations for children (birth through 18 years of age or until graduation from high school), select adult immunizations, and most travel immunizations.

Did you know that you can view and print your immunization records from home? Please call the clinic to obtain your special PIN number and then visit www.myvaxindiana.in.gov. All immunizations that have been entered into CHIRP, our state database, will be there for you to view.

Please note: Due to laws being enforced by the state of Indiana, as of January 1, 2012, the Health Department is no longer able to provide free immunizations to children who have private insurance that will cover the cost of immunizations. If you have private insurance for your children that will cover the cost of immunizations, please contact the health department to see if we are able to bill your insurance company. If your insurance company isn't one we can bill at this time, you will need to get your child's immunizations at your physician's office. The clinic continues to provide immunizations for all children who are on Medicaid, who have insurance that will not cover the cost of immunizations, and those who do not have any insurance. If your child is uninsured or has an insurance policy that does not cover the cost of vaccines, a $15.00 administration fee will be charged for each immunization given.

TB Skin Testing

TB skin tests are placed on Tuesday and Wednesday by appointment only. Skin tests must be read 48 - 72 hours after they are placed. TB skin tests are $20.00 per test.

Helpful Links

Center for Disease Control
http://www.cdc.gov

Vaccinate Indiana
http://www.vaccinateindiana.org

Immunization Action Coalition
http://www.immunize.org

American Academy of Pediatrics
http://www.AAP.org

FAQ

Vaccine Fees:

Age 0-18 with Medicaid: Billed to Medicaid at no cost to the patient
Age 0-18 with no health insurance or insurance does not cover vaccines: Vaccines are free to the patient with a $15 administration fee per injection (payment not required for vaccine administration)
Age 0-18 with private health insurance: Able to bill most insurances at no cost to the patient (call 260-636-2978 x 1 for more information)
Adult with no health insurance or insurance does not cover vaccines: Limited number of free vaccines available with a $15 administration fee per injection (payment not required for vaccination).  Please call 260-636-2978 x 1 for the availability of free vaccines and the price of payable vaccines.
Adult with private health insurance: Able to bill most insurances at no cost to the patient (call 260-636-2978 x 1 for more information)
COVID-19 Vaccines: Free to every patient (insurance may be billed but the patient will not receive any bill)

Record Fees:

Immunization Record: $2.00
COVID-19 Vaccination Replacement Card: $2.00

TB Test Fees:

$15 at the time of the TB skin test placement

Cash and credit cards accepted.  A small fee is associated with credit card payments.

Vaccine Recommendations for Birth-6 years.

Note: If your child misses a shot, you don't need to start over. Just go back to your child's doctor for the next shot. Talk with your child's doctor if you have questions about vaccines.

*Two doses given at least four weeks apart are recommended for children aged 6 months through 8 years of age who are getting the influenza (flu) vaccine for the first time and for some other children in this age group.

**Two doses of HepA vaccine are needed for lasting protection. The first dose of the HepA vaccine should be given between 12 months and 23 months of age. The second dose should be given 6 months after the first dose. All children and adolescents over 24 months of age who have not been vaccinated should also receive 2 doses of the HepA vaccine.

If your child has any medical conditions that put him or her at risk for infection or is traveling outside the United States, talk to your child’s doctor about additional vaccines that he or she may need.

Vaccine Recommendations for 7-18 years of age

Vaccine-Preventable Diseases and the Vaccines that Prevent Them
DiseaseVaccineDisease Spread ByDisease SymptomsDisease Complications
ChickenpoxVaricella vaccine protects against chickenpox.Air, direct contactRash, tiredness, headache, feverInfected blisters, bleeding disorders, encephalitis (brain swelling), pneumonia (infection in the lungs)
DiphtheriaTdap* and Td** vaccines protect against diphtheria.Air, direct contactSore throat, mild fever, weakness, swollen glands in the neckSwelling of the heart muscle, heart failure, coma, paralysis, death
Hepatitis AHepA vaccine protects against hepatitis A.Direct contact, contaminated food or waterMaybe no symptoms, fever, stomach pain, loss of appetite, fatigue, vomiting, jaundice (yellowing of skin and eyes), dark urineLiver failure, arthralgia (joint pain), kidney, pancreatic, and blood disorders
Hepatitis BHepB vaccine protects against hepatitis B.Contact with blood or body fluidsMaybe no symptoms, fever, headache, weakness, vomiting, jaundice (yellowing of skin and eyes), joint painChronic liver infection, liver failure, liver cancer
Human PapillomavirusHPV vaccine protects against human papillomavirus.Direct skin contactMaybe no symptoms, genital wartsCervical, vaginal, vulvar, penile, anal, oropharyngeal cancers
Influenza (Flu)Flu vaccine protects against influenza.Air, direct contactFever, muscle pain, sore throat, cough, extreme fatiguePneumonia (infection in the lungs)
MeaslesMMR*** vaccine protects against measles.Air, direct contactRash, fever, cough, runny nose, pink eyeEncephalitis (brain swelling), pneumonia (infection in the lungs), death
Meningococcal DiseaseMenACWY and MenB vaccines protect against meningococcal disease.Air, direct contactSudden onset of fever, headache, and stiff neck, dark purple rashLoss of limb, deafness, nervous system disorders, developmental disabilities, seizure disorder, stroke, death
MumpsMMR*** vaccine protects against mumps.Air, direct contactSwollen salivary glands (under the jaw), fever, headache, tiredness, muscle painMeningitis (infection of the covering around the brain and spinal cord), encephalitis (brain swelling), inflammation of testicles or ovaries, deafness
PertussisTdap* vaccine protects against pertussis.Air, direct contactSevere cough, runny nose, apnea (a pause in breathing in infants)Pneumonia (infection in the lungs), death
PolioPolio vaccine protects against polio.Air, direct contact, through the mouthMaybe no symptoms, sore throat, fever, nausea, headacheParalysis, death
Pneumococcal DiseasePneumococcal vaccine protects against pneumococcal disease.Air, direct contactMay be no symptoms, pneumonia (infection in the lungs)Bacteremia (blood infection), meningitis (infection of the covering around the brain and spinal cord), death
RubellaMMR*** vaccine protects against rubella.Air, direct contactSometimes rash, fever, swollen lymph nodesVery serious in pregnant women, can lead to miscarriage, stillbirth, premature delivery, birth defects
TetanusTdap* and Td** vaccines protect against tetanus.Exposure through cuts on the skinStiffness in neck and abdominal muscles, difficulty swallowing, muscle spasms, feverBroken bones, breathing difficulty, death

*Tdap combines protection against Diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis.
**Td combines protection against Diphtheria and tetanus.
***MMR combines protection against measles, mumps, and rubella.

This schedule is recommended by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) and approved by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAPexternal icon), and the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFPexternal icon).

Vaccine Recommendations for Adults

Please click here to schedule a COVID-19 vaccine.  You may also call 260-636-2978 for assistance.

The COVID-19 Vaccine is now available for anyone age 6 months and older

Click here for the CDC COVID-19 vaccination schedule for those who are NOT moderately to severely immunocompromised.

Click here for the CDC COVID-19 vaccination schedule for those who ARE moderate to severely immunocompromised.

**COVID Vaccines can now be administered at the same time as routine vaccines. Children ages 6 months-17 years can receive a COVID vaccine at the NCHD immunization clinic at their regularly scheduled vaccine appointments.

Accessing Immunization Records

Immunization records may be accessed by clicking here.  This website, myvaxindiana, is operated by the state of Indiana and requires a security code to access records.  You may request your personal security code by calling 260-636-2978 x 1 and speaking with our clinic receptionist.

Elevated blood lead levels can have serious consequences for the growth and development of children including:

  • Hearing and speech problems
  • Learning and behavior problems and underperformance in school
  • Lower IQ and decreased ability to pay attention
  • Slowed growth and development
  • Damage to the brain and nervous system

There is NO safe level of lead in the blood of a child.

The Noble County Health Department is able to screen children from ages 1 year to 5 years for elevated blood lead levels through a capillary (finger stick/heel stick) testing.  This can be done at the same time as routine vaccinations or a separate appointment can be made.  Check out the link below to see if your child may be at risk for an elevated blood lead level.

Childhood Blood Lead Medical Management Guidelines for Providers in Indiana

Click on any of the following thumbnails to download lead educational material in pdf format.

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