Bartholomew County Health Dept- Nursing Division

10/15/2026

Today 3-6pm

Franciscan Health is offering a series of drive-thru vaccination clinics across Johnson and Bartholomew Counties over the next month. The clinics begin Tuesday in Johnson County and will be held in communities including Whiteland, Franklin, Greenwood and Trafalgar before coming to Columbus. Flu and....

10/09/2026

👶🏽 Children are at a higher risk of catching the flu and having severe complications because the younger a child is, the less mature their immune systems are. Everyone in your household six months and older should get a flu shot. Learn more: https://www.chop.edu/navigating-flu-season

10/08/2026

10/05/2026

09/28/2026

Trains are faster and quieter than you might think 🚆

This See Tracks? Think Train Week, we're calling on everyone to walk safely near train tracks!
More than 2,300 people are injured or killed annually in railroad crossing and trespass incidents in North America. The only safe place to cross tracks is at designated public crossings with a crossbuck, flashing red lights or a gate. Crossing anywhere else is illegal.

Take some time today to check out our railroad safety tips: https://www.safekids.org/railroad-safety

09/25/2026

When giving medicine to a baby or young child, use the dosing device that comes with the medicine. Kitchen spoons come in different sizes, and a teaspoon or tablespoon used for cooking may not measure the same amount as a medicine dosing device.

The right amount matters, especially for little ones. Always follow the dosing instructions on the medicine label and use the device provided to measure each dose accurately.

09/23/2026

09/21/2026

Have working carbon-monoxide alarms in appropriate areas of your home.

https://www.healthychildren.org/English/safety-prevention/all-around/Pages/How-to-Prevent-Carbon-Monoxide-Poisoning.aspx