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Healthy You, Healthy Baby About one in every 33 babies is born with a birth defect. While all birth defects can’t be prevented, it helps to remember that what’s best for your health is also best for your baby. If your future plans include pregnancy, you can increase your chances of having a healthy baby by committing to a healthier lifestyle.

Hepatitis A—remember to always wash your hands.

No one cares more about your baby than you—Get Tested for STDs

COVID-19 Update (PDF, 316kB)

**Vaccine Appointments** 4/8/2021 1:00 p.m. – The Florida Department of Health in Dixie County announced that scheduling of the COVID-19 vaccination appointments will continue. Individuals who are at least 18 years old may schedule an appointment by calling 352-498-1360. The Dixie County Health Department will be contacting all individuals who received their vaccine at our previous vaccination clinics for their second doses. Scheduling will continue until vaccine allotments are depleted. Residents are encouraged to be patient as phone lines may be busy and scheduling will start and stop as allotments change week to week. The most up to date information will posted at facebook.com/Dixie-County-Emergency and at dixie.floridahealth.gov. Individuals may also contact the Health Department for further information.

**Second Dose Scheduling** 1/25/2021 3:30 p.m. - Beginning on January 25, 2021, the Department will be contacting individuals who received their initial vaccine at the Dixie County Health Department and are due for a second dose. Individuals will be contacted prior to their due date and this procedure will continue on a weekly basis as vaccine supplies permit. Citizens requiring the second dose do not need to contact the Health Department to schedule their vaccine. The most up to date information on vaccine and testing can be found at Dixie.floridahealth.gov. For the latest updates on COVID-19 vaccine activity in Florida, visit https://floridahealthcovid19.gov/covid-19-vaccines-in-florida/

**Testing** 03/25/2021 New COVID Testing Dates and Times! Click the link below for the testing schedule that will be in effect as of Monday, March 29, 2021. If there is an urgent need for testing outside of these times, just call your Health Department and ask to speak to a COVID Team Member to assist you.

Updated Testing Schedule (PDF, 316kB)

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