"Caring commitment to community health by promoting individual health, preventing disease and disability, and protecting against environmental risk, through education and intervention."

The focus of a public health agency is to prevent rather than treat a disease through surveillance of cases and the promotion of healthy behaviors.  

Coronavirus (2019 Novel Coronavirus)

For more information about COVID-19 click here

Current Status:

Total Amador Laboratory Confirmed Cases As of April 27, 2020: 8

•  On April 3, 2020 Amador County Health Officer Dr. Rita Kerr issued an Extended Stay at Home Order for all residents of Amador County. This order will last at minimum until 11:59 PM on April 30, 2020 and serves to enhance measures already being taken to slow the spread and preserve critical health care capacity. To read the full order Click here. To read the Amador Stay at Home FAQ's Click here.   

• On March 24, 2020, Emergency Operations Center Activation. To read the full Media Release Click here. 

• On March 20, 2020: Amador County Public Health received confirmation that an Amador resident has tested positive for COVID-19. This is the first confirmed case of a resident currently within the county. To read the full press release Click here.

• On March 13, 2020, Amador County Public Health confirmed 1 county resident traveling abroad who had been diagnosed with novel coronavirus (COVID-19). This individual has not been at home in the county. No persons in the county were exposed. This individual poses no risk to Amador County. To read the full press release Click here. 

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Amador County Public Health is working in coordination with Federal, State and Regional Public Health officials to respond to this emerging infectious disease. For more information please visit the CDC or CDPH websites.  

• https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/summary.html 

• https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/Immunization/nCOV2019.aspx

How can I help protect myself from getting sick with novel coronavirus?

Public Health officials strongly recommends avoiding non-essential trips away from home and practicing social distancing.  Use everyday preventive actions to keep from catching an infection, including novel coronavirus:

• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.

• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.

• Avoid close contact with people who are sick.

• Stay home when you are sick.  Stay away from work, school and other people if you become sick.

• Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.

• Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.

https://www.cdc.gov/handwashing/index.html

Immunization Clinic Schedule

Due to the COVID-19 Outbreak Amador County Public Health Department's Immunization Clinics Have Been Cancelled Until Further Notice

New Amador County Immunization Schedule -
Monthly:
1st and 3rd Tuesdays
1:30 PM to 4:00 PM
NO CLINICS on HOLIDAYs

Children's Immunizations Fee: $10.00 per child per visit. (Please present the child's Medi-Cal card at the time of visit)

* You must bring your child's immunization record to your clinic visit. If no record is present, you may be turned away for services.

Adult Vaccine Available (19 years and older):
•  Twinrix (combo Hep A/Hep B)  – series of three - $110.00 per dose

All fees are cash or check only

*As a reminder, we do not bill any insurance for immunizations or TB testing services. If you would like to have your insurance billed, you will need to have these services done through a pharmacy or doctor's office.

Location: 10877 Conductor Blvd. Suite 400 Sutter Creek, CA 95685

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Interested in Volunteering?

California Medical Volunteer Site, the online registration system for medical and health responders for the State of California. If you're a licensed health professional with an active license, or a member of a medical disaster response team in California who would like to volunteer for disaster service.

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Community Resources

• Home Care Guide [PDF]: Providing care at home during pandemic flu
• Hidden Key/Emergency Access Program [PDF]
• Senior Resource Guide [PDF] compiled by the Amador County Commission On Aging, with phone numbers for Health Care, Personal Care, Emergency Services, Housing, Transportation, and other services.

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