September 28, 2005 Jefferson Parish Health Unit to Offer Immunizations

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Sep 28, 2005 -

Baton Rouge – The Department of Health – Office of Public Health parish health unit in Jefferson Parish will begin offering childhood vaccinations and a limited number of adult vaccinations on Thursday, September 29. Immunizations will be administered to children and adults based on recommendations by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

 The health unit is located on the Eastbank at 111 North Causeway Boulevard. Operating hours will be from9:00 am to 3:30 pm. For additional information, call 504-838-5100. It is important to note that at the current time, the health unit will be open for immunization clinics only. Other clinics will resume services within the coming weeks. These clinics will be announced as they become operational.