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Kids Vaccines

Like car seats, COVID vaccines are PROVEN LIFESAVERS

Children aged 6 months and up are now eligible to receive a free COVID-19 vaccine.

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.
OPH Careers Find out how you can make an impact with Louisiana’s Office of Public Health through a variety of job opportunities and gain tips on how to apply at OPH Careers!
STD/HIV Prevention Public health officials have a variety of preventive and community-based programs to reduce STD and HIV
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866.729.1788

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