Jefferson County General Health District Promotes Health & Safety

Located in Steubenville, OH, the Jefferson County General Health District works to help individuals or groups achieve a more satisfying life, and to improve the quality of life for residents in Jefferson County.

For any questions or concerns, please call us at (740) 283-8530, or contact us online.

Covid-19 Vaccines are available at the Jefferson County General Health District

Covid-19 Vaccine Outreach Clinics

Eastern Gateway Community College (Parking Lot near John Scott Intersection)

Friday, September 17

10am – 2pm 

Pfizer Vaccine

 
The immunocompromised population is now eligible to schedule an additional dose of the Covid-19 vaccine. You must qualify based on the list below. This is a very small portion of Ohio’s population, an estimated 3% of Ohio residents.
 
Individuals undergoing active treatment for cancer (solid tumor and hematologic malignancies).
Individuals who have received a solid-organ transplant and are taking immunosuppressive therapy.
Individuals who have received a CAR-T-cell or hematopoietic stem cell transplant (within two years of transplant or taking immunosuppression therapy).
Individuals with moderate or severe primary immunodeficiency (e.g., DiGeorge syndrome, Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome).
Individuals with advanced or untreated HIV infection.
Individuals undergoing active treatment with high-dose corticosteroids (i.e., ≥20mg prednisone or equivalent per day), alkylating agents, antimetabolites, transplant related immunosuppressive drugs, cancer chemotherapeutic agents classified as severely immunosuppressive, tumor-necrosis (TNF) blockers, and other biologic agents that are immunosuppressive or immunomodulatory.
 
If you qualify and would like to schedule an additional dose, please call 740-283-8530, option 3 for nursing. You may also visit one of our outreach clinics, but you must be able to attest to one of the qualifying conditions.

WIC Division

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Emergency Preparedness and Health Information

The Jefferson County General Health District works to keep residents up-to-date on health, environmental, and safety issues in the area.

Check back often for important announcements regarding the Jefferson County General Health District. To report Public Health Emergencies 24/7 while in Jefferson County, dial 911. To report an infectious disease,

please call (740) 792-6333 24/7.

FDA Alerts, Advisories, & Safety Information

Fall 2021 Oral Rabies Vaccination Campaign Notice

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Our Partners

The Jefferson County General Health District works with various partners, including the CDC and the Ohio Department of Health, to provide accurate, timely information regarding health, environment, and other possible issues, including: