Measles

There are multiple outbreaks of measles in the United States: Measles Cases and Outbreaks (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)

Learn more at https://www.scottcountyiowa.gov/health/measles

Vaccines FAQ

How do vaccines work?

Vaccines strengthen your child's natural immunity. Used in their smallest but most helpful form, vaccines boost a child's natural defenses against illness. Vaccines train the immune system to find and fight off dangerous bacteria and viruses that invade the body.

I-Smile Silver For Health Care Professionals and Community Organizations

Partnering for Better Oral Health in Scott County

I-Smile Silver works closely with health care professionals and other community partners in Scott County to help support the oral health of adults in the community by:

Senior Office Assistant-Health Department

Health Department (Full-time) $20.02 to $27.60 per hour plus benefits.

SCHD Celebrates National Public Health Week (NPHW)

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Each April, the American Public Health Association (APHA) spends a week honoring the essential work of public health professionals. The celebration is called National Public Health Week (NPHW) and focuses on public health’s efforts to improve the health and well-being of people and communities. This year NPHW takes place from April 7-13 and the theme is, “It Starts Here.” As noted recently in The Nation’s Health, the online publication from the APHA, “Clean air, clean water, safe food, safe streets, health equity for all—it all starts with public health.”

Office Assistant- Health

Health Department (Full-time) $18.16 per hour plus benefits.

Notice of Data Privacy Incident

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NOTICE OF DATA PRIVACY INCIDENT

February 28, 2025

Scott County, Iowa (“Scott County”) recently became aware of an incident that may have impacted the privacy of information related to certain individuals. While Scott County is unaware of any actual or attempted misuse of information in relation to the incident, it is providing affected individuals with information about the incident and steps individuals may take to help protect against the possible misuse of their information.

Sanitizer Requirements

Sanitizer Requirements
Facilities must have a chemical-sanitizing dish machine, high heat dish machine, or a three-compartment sink to sanitize kitchen equipment and surfaces.

Senior Office Assistant- Health

Health Department (Full-time) $20.02 to $27.60 per hour plus benefits.

Dental Hygienist- Per Diem

Health Department (Per diem) $31.07 per hour