Public Health
"Healthy People Living in Healthy Communities
Throughout El Dorado County"
Public Health is a Division of the Health and Human Services Agency
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What's New in Public Health
Flu Vaccine Available at Low Cost El Dorado County Public Health has completed its series of community flu clinics, and is now offering seasonal flu vaccine by appointment. The vaccine is only $10. No one will be turned away who can't pay.
To schedule a vaccination call:
(530) 621-6100 in Placerville
(530) 573-3155 in South Lake Tahoe
Cold Weather Safety Tips 
Cold weather is here. Be pepared for winter. To learn more, visit Cold Weather Safety Tips.
Low-Cost Tdap Vaccine Offered for Students in Grade 7-12
El Dorado County Public Health offers the Tdap vaccine by appointment. To schedule an appointment call (530) 621-6100 in Placerville or (530) 573-3155 in South Lake Tahoe.
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New Health Data/Reports for El Dorado County
El Dorado County Public Health has recently published two reports with local health data:
2010 Morbidity Report, El Dorado County
2010 Mortality Report, El Dorado County
For questions about these reports or the data, contact Olivia Byron-Cooper at (530) 621-6374
A County Health Rankings Report is also available. El Dorado County was once again ranked as one of the top 10 healthiest counties in California in this report. Complete report and ranking info is available online.
Children's Dental Van in El Dorado County
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The Children's Dental Van serves children
in El Dorado County age zero through five years
who have Medi-Cal insurance or are uninsured.
To learn more, call 1-800- 388-8690.
Health Care Reform
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' website (Espanol) provides information on finding health insurance options, prevention, comparing care quality and understanding new health care reform laws.
Stop Smoking
Resources are availble for people who want to Stop Smoking
Need Health Insurance ?
For Children - Call 1-800-388-8690 or see ACCEL
For Adults - Contact El Dorado County Human Services
Also visit State Medi-Cal website or call the State at 1-888-747-1222
Family Planning Services
Several health care providers in El Dorado County offer birth control, pap exams and other family planning services. Click here for a list.
Naturally Occurring Asbestos Basic Info
Info Specific to El Dorado County