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Low-Cost Hepatitis B Vaccine Available for High Risk Groups
Northern Kentucky residents who are considered high-risk for
contracting hepatitis B
are now eligible for low-cost vaccine at the Health Department. The vaccine
consists of three doses given over a six-month period. Cost is on a sliding-fee
scale based on the patient’s income and family size, with no one turned away for
inability to pay. The vaccine is available by appointment at the Health
Department’s four
county
health centers through a grant from the Kentucky Department for Public
Health.

Changes to Medicaid
Impact Services for Children
In the past, the Health Department
has provided well-child health care to those children covered by Medicaid.
But, a shift in reimbursement guidelines mean that children are now required
to get well care at their regular doctors.
It’s estimated that 1,800
families throughout Boone, Campbell, Grant and Kenton counties will be
affected. 
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