Welcome to the Pima County Health Department
The Pima County Health Department and its members are committed to embracing and promoting diversity throughout our programs. Our rich diversity of racial and ethnic heritage, gender, sexual orientation and other life experiences enhances our work environment, collaboration with our community partners, care for our clients, and our public health presence throughout Pima County.Learn more... MEASLES UPDATE: Health Department Urging High Risk Groups to Vaccinate Against Measles (May 13, 2008) Tucson, Arizona – May 13, 2008 – The Pima County Health Department is again urging those
who fall into the high risk categories to get immunized against measles. Those high risk groups
include:
1. Infants between 6 and 12 months of age 2. Children between the ages of 1 and 5 who have not had two doses of MMR vaccine (at
least 4 weeks apart) 3. Those with a known exposure to a suspect case of measles 4. Healthcare workers, child care and school staff who don’t have proof of immunity, or a
verifiable record of 2 MMR vaccines 5. Anyone having close contact with infants under 1 year, pregnant women, or someone
who is immunocompromised 6. Others without known immunity.
Call 243-7797 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday if you have any questions.
For additional information regarding measles, see Measles Key Facts and QA's page.
Fight the Bite: Avoiding West Nile Virus and other Mosquito-borne Diseases Join the fight against mosquitos. Learn what you can do to prevent being bitten and spreading of mosquito-borne diseases. What should you do if you find a dead bird? How does West Nile Virus spread? Get the facts by visiting our West Nile Virus section.
Introducing the Pima County Prescription Discount Card Save an average of 20% off the pharmacy’s regular price on all commonly prescribed prescriptions. Any county resident can use this program, even if you have insurance for prescription drugs.
No income requirements, no age requirements, unlimited use for the family, even use it for your pets prescriptions. Learn more... | Más Información...
City & County Urge Safe Home Needle Disposal Over the past year, recycling facility employees have been injured by needles that were improperly placed with other recyclables. In addition to the resulting physical injury, the employees are at risk of infection from viruses such as HIV and Hepatitis.
Consumer Health & Food Safety Announcement: Effective May 1, 2008
Plan Reviews for listed projects will no longer be available from the Health Department.
Projects Include, new or remodeled:
• Fixed food establishments
• Ice and beverage plants
• Mobile home parks
May is Hepatitis Awareness Month*
Viral hepatitis is inflammation of the liver caused by a virus. There are five identified types of viral hepatitis and each one is caused by a different virus. In the United States, hepatitis A, hepatitis B and hepatitis C are the most common types. Most people infected won't show symptoms for periods of time.
Take Control. Get the facts. Get tested. Visit our Disease Control section for more information on the various types of Hepatitis.
*Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) Content Notice: This site contains STD/HIV prevention messages that may not be appropriate for all audiences.
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How can you prevent rabies? Get the facts.
Rabies: 
