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, 6 months, 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 1118year 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 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 North East
Nebraska to ensure and strengthen their well being.