Franklin County, KS - Health Department

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Need a copy of an immunization record?You can securely view, download, and print official Kansas immunization records on...
07/31/2026

Need a copy of an immunization record?

You can securely view, download, and print official Kansas immunization records online through the Kansas Immunization Public Portal: https://myvaccinerecord.ks.gov/.

The portal can be used to access:

• Your own immunization record (if you're 18 or older)
• Your child's record (if you're their parent or legal guardian)

If you can't locate your record through the portal - for example, if your name or contact information doesn't match what's on file - don't worry. We're here to help.

Contact the Franklin County Health Department at 785-229-3530, and our team can assist you with other ways to request your immunization record.

Cross one thing off your back-to-school checklist. ✅Schedule your child's required immunizations and sports physical tod...
07/29/2026

Cross one thing off your back-to-school checklist. ✅

Schedule your child's required immunizations and sports physical today. Call the Franklin County Health Department at 785-229-3530 to schedule.

Give your kids a healthy start this school year. Add these to your back-to-school checklist: ★ A yearly physical ★ Recom...
07/28/2026

Give your kids a healthy start this school year. Add these to your back-to-school checklist:

★ A yearly physical
★ Recommended vaccinations
★ A balanced diet
★ Adequate sleep

To schedule an appointment at the Health Department, call 785-229-3530.

Vaccinations for children: https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines-children/index.html

Cyclosporiasis is an intestinal illness most commonly associated with fresh produce. It is not spread from person to per...
07/27/2026

Cyclosporiasis is an intestinal illness most commonly associated with fresh produce. It is not spread from person to person.

Signs and symptoms may include:

• Frequent, watery diarrhea
• Loss of appetite
• Weight loss
• Abdominal cramping
• Bloating
• Nausea
• Possibly vomiting or a low-grade fever

Symptoms typically appear 2 to 14 days after exposure.

If you experience a sudden gastrointestinal illness, see a health care provider and ask about testing.

More information: https://www.kdhe.ks.gov/2458/Cyclosporiasis-Surveillance-Data

Reminder! FREE walk-in sports physicals are available today until 5 p.m. at the Health Department. No appointment needed...
07/27/2026

Reminder! FREE walk-in sports physicals are available today until 5 p.m. at the Health Department. No appointment needed - just stop by!

📍 1418 S. Main, Suite 1, Ottawa

07/27/2026

🥵Did you know that extreme heat is the leading cause of weather-related deaths in the US and in Kansas?
Heat-related illnesses include heat rash, sunburn, heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heat stroke.

☀️☀️PREVENT heat-related illness:
💧Stay hydrated. Drink fluids before you feel thirsty and check your urine – if it's dark you need to drink more fluids. Avoid dehydrating fluids like alcohol, coffee and sugary drinks.
🆒 Stay in air-conditioned spaces as much as possible.
🏃‍♂️‍➡️Pace outdoor physical activity and schedule heavy labor or exercise early morning or evening, if possible.
🍉Eat lighter meals.
👵🏽Check on the vulnerable, e.g., the elderly, the very young, the disabled and the unhoused.
🧴Prevent sunburn.
🚘Never leave anyone in cars.

⭕⭕SYMPTOMS of heat-related illness include:
😵‍💫Feeling faint and dizzy.
🥴Headache.
🤮Nausea and vomiting.
😥Heavy sweating, or no sweating.
😣Muscle cramps.

🩺🩺FIRST AID for heat exhaustion and heat stroke:
🌳Move to a cool and shaded area.
👚Remove as much clothing as possible.
💧Drink liquids if able. Don't give liquids to someone if they are confused.
🌡️Cool quickly by:
💦Bathing in cold water or ice if available.
🫗 Wetting the skin and clothing.
🧊Putting cold, wet cloths and/or ice on head, neck, armpits and groin.
🍃Circulating air.
🔴🚨🚑HEAT STROKE IS A MEDICAL EMERGENCY – CALL 911🚨🚑🔴

Heat-related illness: https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/heat-stress/about/illnesses.html

What to look for: https://www.cdc.gov/heat-health/about/index.html?CDC_AA_refVal=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cdc.gov%2Fextreme-heat%2Fabout%2Findex.html

🥵 With today's Heat Advisory, staying hydrated is more important than ever.When temperatures climb, your body loses flui...
07/27/2026

🥵 With today's Heat Advisory, staying hydrated is more important than ever.

When temperatures climb, your body loses fluids quickly, especially if you're working or spending time outdoors. Drink water throughout the day, take breaks in the shade or air conditioning when you can, and don't wait until you're thirsty to hydrate.

Looking for healthier drink choices? Check out the CDC's "Rethink Your Drink" tips: https://www.cdc.gov/healthy-weight-growth/rethink-your-drink/index.html

FREE walk-in sports physicals are happening today until 5 p.m. at the Franklin County Health Department!No appointment i...
07/27/2026

FREE walk-in sports physicals are happening today until 5 p.m. at the Franklin County Health Department!

No appointment is needed - just stop by.

Thanks to the generous support of AdventHealth Ottawa, sports physicals are completely free.

If you're getting ready for the upcoming school sports season, Nurse Practitioner Susan Moore is here to help.

📍 Franklin County Health Department
1418 S. Main St., Suite 1, Ottawa

See the flyer below for additional details.

Thank you to all who joined us today for Lunch on Us - a free, educational series for adults 60 and above. Also a big th...
07/21/2026

Thank you to all who joined us today for Lunch on Us - a free, educational series for adults 60 and above. Also a big thank you to Dr. Dru Nichols for his presentation on men’s health.

Join us for the next session on August 18, where Abigail Truman with Franklin County EMS will be teaching hands only CPR. RSVP by August 11 by calling 785-229-3530.

The best time to prepare is before an emergency happens. Though we have past “severe weather season” emergencies can hap...
07/21/2026

The best time to prepare is before an emergency happens. Though we have past “severe weather season” emergencies can happen year-round. Make sure your family is ready.

Build an emergency kit: https://www.ready.gov/kit

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1418 S Main, Suite 1
Ottawa, KS
66067

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Tuesday 8am - 5:15pm
Wednesday 8am - 5:15pm
Thursday 8am - 5:15pm
Friday 8am - 12pm

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