Northeast Nebraska Community Action Partnership (NENCAP), formerly known as
Goldenrod Hills Community Action will hold the Hartington Immunization Clinic on
Thursday, July 12, 2012 from 10:00 am. to 3:00 p.m. at the Cedar County Courthouse,
105 Center St. Enter thru the North door of the Extension Building, the clinic will be
held in the basement. For an appointment please call (402) 385-6300.
NENCAP’s Health Services Program will provide lead screening to children 12
months to 5 years of age for a fee of $10.00 at our Immunization Clinics. Children may
get lead poisoning from paint of homes built before 1978,tap water, food, pottery, dirt,
dust and even from the air we breathe. Elevated blood levels can cause irreversible
damage to the brain and nervous system; it can harm the kidneys and digestive system;
and because lead reduces the ability for the body to produce red blood cells, it can
cause anemia. Children with elevated blood levels of 10 or higher may suffer dulled
hearing, stunted growth, reduced eye-hand coordination, behavioral problems and
delayed learning skills.
The Immunization Clinic is open to the public, and there are no income
guidelines. Each child should be accompanied by the parent or guardian. Past
immunization records are required. Proxy forms are needed when a parent or legal
guardian is unable to accompany the child to clinic. Proxy forms may be obtained by
contacting the Pender office at (402) 385-6300. A suggested donation of $20.00 per
child would be appreciated to help defray administrative costs. If a child only receives
one immunization, then the suggested donation is $13.50. No one will be denied
immunizations for inability to make a donation. Immunizations are needed at ages: 2
months, 4 months, 6months, 12-15 months, and 4-6 years. This project is supported in
part by Federal Immunization Program Funds awarded to Northeast Nebraska
Community Action Partnership by the Nebraska Department of Health and Human
Services. The Immunization Program is also partially funded by the Pfizer Foundation.
Northeast Nebraska Community Action Partnership, in conjunction with the
Nebraska Health & Human Services Vaccines for Children Program, offers Menactra
(meningitis) for 11-18year olds, Tdap (tetanus with pertussis) for 7-18 year olds,
Hepatitis A for 12months to 18 year olds, RotaTeq (rotavirus) for infants, and Gardasil
for VFCeligible 11-18 year olds, as well as other recommended childhood vaccines. The
Influenza vaccine is now available for VFC eligible children 6 mo-18 years.
Adult vaccine (MMR, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Tdap, TB testing) is available to the
public for a mandatory fee at all immunization clinics to anyone 19 years or older. These
fees cover the cost of the vaccine. Call the Pender office at(402) 385-6300 for more
information.
Operation Great Start (OGS) information will be available at the Immunization
Clinic this program provides education and resources to expecting mothers and mothers
with children up to 12 months old. OGS works to provide services to families and
children in Northeast Nebraska to ensure and strengthen their wellbeing.