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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
DO YOU DO PHYSICALS?
Yes, we offer sports physicals, daycare physicals, and camp physicals.
IF MY CHILD FEELS
BAD, CAN HE/SHE STILL RECEIVE SHOTS?
Children with mild
acute illnesses, such as low-grade fever, upper respiratory infection, colds,
otitis media (ear infection), and mild diarrhea, can and should be
vaccinated.
WILL THESE SHOTS
CAUSE MY CHILD TO RUN FEVER OR FEEL BAD?
Some vaccinations cause
no problems at all, while others have common effects on the
recipients. For example, DPT or Td might cause some muscle soreness or
slight fever. When you or your child receive vaccines, the nurse
discusses and provides vaccine information with you regarding the common
reactions.
DO I HAVE TO HAVE AN
APPOINTMENT?
Yes, we do make
appointments for all services. Call our appointment number - (830)
608-2015
I LOST MY CHILD'S
SHOT RECORD. CAN I GET A COPY?
If you child
received his/her vaccinations at our clinic, we do keep those records on file
and on computer. Replacement records vary in cost: First replacement of a complete shot record is
free; second
replacement is $5.00.
WHY DO WE HAVE TO
HAVE A MEAL BEFORE COMING IN FOR SHOTS?
Most people
tolerate the administration of immunizations better if they have eaten.
MY CHILD NEEDS SHOTS
AND I DON'T HAVE THE MONEY RIGHT NOW...WHAT CAN I DO?
No child will be denied immunization services because of the inability to pay. The Health Department will make provisions with the parent for this service.
I CAN'T BRING MY
CHILD IN FOR HIS/HER SHOTS--CAN SOMEONE ELSE BRING HIM/HER IN?
Yes, this is
possible. An adult, eighteen years or older, who is familiar with your
child's health history, must accompany your child. This person must have
the child's immunization record and a written statement from the parent with the following information:
I give permission for (name of the adult) to bring in my
child, (Name of Child), for any immunizations needed at this visit.
Parent Signature and Date.
DO YOU HAVE HIV
TESTING?
Yes, HIV testing
and counseling is provided by the Comal County Health Department.
CAN ANYONE READ THE
TB SKIN TEST RESULTS?
No, only the Comal
County Health Department or your school nurse can read and report the TB skin
test results.
HOW MUCH DO SHOTS
COSTS?
The fees for any
service are listed on our FEE FOR SERVICE SCHEDULE
located at the beginning of this page.
WHERE IS THE HEALTH
DEPARTMENT?
The Comal County
Health Department is located at 178 E. Mill in the Landa Offices behind the
Comal County Courthouse. We are located on the second floor, above the
Comal Appraisal District offices.
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