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LDH and CDC recommend all children ages 5 and older be vaccinated for COVID-19. To find a vaccination location near you or get your questions answered, we encourage you to speak with your child’s pediatrician, call 211, or call the COVID-19 Vaccine Hotline at 1-855-453-0774 to be connected with a medical professional.

Hepatitis A in Louisiana The Louisiana Office of Public Health (OPH) is investigating an outbreak of hepatitis A virus (HAV) infections in Louisiana. Hepatitis A is a highly contagious liver infection caused by the hepatitis A virus.Click to get more information.
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Louisiana Department of Health encourages everyone to get tested on National HIV Testing Day, Monday, June 27
June 27, 2022
Louisiana Department of Health advises owners to prepare private water wells for hurricane season
June 24, 2022
LDH issues recommendation on COVID vaccine for children ages 6 months and up
June 20, 2022
LDH issues statement on CDC recommendation for COVID vaccines for children
June 18, 2022
Public health notice: LDH assists LDEQ in its evaluation of a chemical leak in Minden, Webster Parish
June 10, 2022
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