Clinic Services

Child and Teen Checkup Outreach

Checkups give families and health care providers an opportunity to monitor children's growth and development, screen for and identify potential concerns, and treat them to prevent bigger problems later on.

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Child Passenger Safety Seats

Child Passenger Safety Seat education is available at the Clay County Public Health Clinic. Families receiving Medical Assistance or MinnesotaCare may be eligible for car seats from their health plan. Call your health plan for more information

Drug Testing

Drug testing is done by a Public Health Nurse to confirm drug and/or alcohol levels.

Flu

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Fluoride Varnish

Fluoride varnish is used on teeth to prevent tooth decay. Child and teen check-ups provides this to all participants. If you qualify, fluoride varnish may be paid for by your health plan. If this is not a covered service by your health plan, a donation of $19.50 is suggested.

Head Lice

Most families experience lice in their home at some point in their lives. These tiny insects lay their eggs close to the scalp. They are most often found along the hairline at the back of the head and neck, and behind the ears. Treatment can be done from the home.

Immunizations

Clay County Public Health uses state-supplied vaccine and offers immunization for all qualifying Minnesota children and adults.

Children's Vaccines

Qualified children's vaccines include:

  • Chicken Pox
  • Diphtheria (Dtap)
  • Gardasil (HPV)
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hib
  • Influenza
  • Meningococcal (MenACWY)
  • MMR
  • Pertussis
  • Polio
  • Pneumococcal (PCV20)
  • Rotavirus
  • Tetanus / Tdap

Adult Vaccinations

Qualifying adults can receive:

  • Chicken pox
  • Gardasil (HPV)
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Influenza
  • Mantoux skin testing is available for a separate fee (IGRA blood testing is not available)
  • Meningococcal (MenACWY)
  • MMR
  • Pneumo (PPSV-23)
  • Pneumococcal- (PCV20)
  • Polio
  • Tetanus/ Tdap

Lead Screenings

Lead screenings are also done in the Public Health Clinic.

Pregnancy Testing

Urine pregnancy testing is done in the Public Health Clinic.. We provide men and women of reproductive age with counseling and education by a Public Health Nurse. Condoms are available with education and counseling.

Radon Testing

Radon is a colorless, odorless radioactive gas that seeps up from the soil. Long term exposure to radon can be harmful to your lungs. For more information please visit the Minnesota Department of Health's Radon in Minnesota Homes web site.

Short-term radon test kits are available at Clay County Public Health located in the Family Service Center in Moorhead.

Tuberculosis (TB)

Clay County Public Health provides services to individuals with active tuberculosis and latent tuberculosis. Medication, administration, education and regular evaluations are done to evaluate for potential side effects. Active TB clients receive case management. An Adult Health Registered Nurse visits the home for direct observation of medication. Medication for the treatment of TB is available free of charge to individuals who qualify. Medications are supplied by the Minnesota Department of Health.

Immunizations

Clay County Public Health uses state-supplied vaccine and offers immunization for all qualifying Minnesota children and adults.