Our Services
Childhood Vaccines
The Laurel County Health Department provides childhood immunizations through the Kentucky Vaccine Program.
The Kentucky Vaccine Program (previously known as the VFC program) is a federally-funded and state-operated vaccine supply program that became operational October 1, 1994.
The Kentucky Vaccine Program is intended to help raise childhood immunization levels in the United States, especially among infants and young children.
The groups of children designated to receive vaccines through the Kentucky Vaccine Program include:
Children enrolled in Medicaid Children who do not have health insurance
Children who have health insurance which does not cover immunizations
Children who are American Indian or Alaskan Native
PLEASE NOTE: Having a high insurance deductible does not qualify an individual as underinsured.
Kentucky Immunization Program
902 KAR 2:060 Kentucky Immunization Requirements
Kentucky Department of Education Immunization Information
For more information from the CDC regarding childhood vaccinations click here.
Adult Vaccines
Laurel County Health Department does provide some adult vaccinations.
For more information on the types of adult vaccines provided and charges associated with those vaccines, contact our office at (606) 864-5187.
Influenza (Flu) Vaccine
While seasonal flu outbreaks can happen as early as October, most of the time flu activity peaks between December and February, although activity can last as late as May.
For more information on the Influenza Virus, click here: CDC’s Influenza Basics Page
Medical Nutrition Therapy
Medical Nutrition Therapy one-on-one nutrition counseling provided by a Registered Dietician (RD).
Counseling can be provided on the following nutrition related topics and diseases:
Weight Management
Eating Disorders
Cerebral Palsy
Cystic Fibrosis
Diabetes – Type 1 and Type 2
Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis
Pregnancy and Weight Gain
Food Allergies
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Hypoglycemia
Kidney Disease
Cholesterol
Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)
Triglycerides
Spina-bifida
Underweight
High-risk Pregnancy
Colitis
Bariatric Nutrition Counseling (Gastric Bypass and/or Lapband)
Pica
Prematurity
Infant eating problems
and others (call to find out more)
Medical Nutrition Therapy is a billable service. Laurel County Health Department does accept some insurance plans, including Medicare and Medicaid. To find out if your insurance is accepted, call us at (606) 878-7754.
*If you are uninsured or your insurance is not accepted, the fee charged will be on an income-based scale. You will be asked to report your household size and income in this instance. If you choose not to disclose this information, you can agree to pay the full charge for the visit.
Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI)
An STI is an infection that is passed during sexual intercourse.
Some STIs infect only your sexual and reproductive organs. Others, such as, HIV, hepatitis B, and syphilis, cause general body infections. Sometimes, there are no signs or symptoms with an STI. The symptoms can also appear and then go away. Just because you don’t have symptoms doesn’t mean you don’t have an STI.
STIs can be spread during any type of sexual contact. HIV and Hepatitis can also be spread through contact with infected blood. If you think you may have an STI, get checked. STIs do not just go away on their own. Laurel County Health Department may be able to provide testing for you if you think you may have an STI.
Many STIs can be cured, but others cannot be cured. Even if an STI can not be cured, it must still be treated to lessen the chances of it being spread to others. If you think you have an STI, or you have tested positive for an STI, you must tell your sexual partner(s). If they have contracted the STI, they can get sick. They can also spread the STI back to you or to others.
