Freqently Asked Questions

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You and Your Familys Health
- What immunizations are required for college enrollment?
  - http://www.immunize-utah.org/public/sched_college.htm
- What immunizations does my child need prior to registering for kindergarten?
  - http://www.immunize-utah.org/public/sched_school_edreq.htm
- What vaccines are recommended during pregnancy?
  - http://www.immunize-utah.org/public/sched_vac_pregnancy.htm
- Where can I get a flu shot?
  - http://www.immunize-utah.org/apps/flu/index.php
- Where can I find a copy of my, or my childs, immunization records?
  - http://www.usiis.org/index.shtml
- I want to quit using tobacco, what resources are available to help me?
  - http://www.tobaccofreeutah.org/quit-1.html
- Im pregnant, but cannot afford prenatal care, are there services available to help me?
  - http://www.babyyourbaby.org/financial-help/index.php
- Im pregnant, where can I find information to ensure a healthy pregnancy for me and my baby?
  - http://www.babyyourbaby.org/
- Are there any cancer screening services available through the Utah Department of Health?
  - http://www.cancerutah.org/
- Where can I find resources for my child with special health care needs?
  - http://health.utah.gov/cshcn/
- Where can I find information on HIV/AIDS prevention, treatment and care?
  - http://health.utah.gov/cdc/
- How can I protect myself and my family from West Nile Virus?
  - http://health.utah.gov/epi/diseases/wnv/
- What do I need to know about keeping my family safe at swimming pools this summer?
  - http://health.utah.gov/epi/diseases/crypto/educational_toolkit/general_public_educational_materials.html
- Where can I find information on health surveys conducted by the health department?
  - http://health.utah.gov/opha/OPHA_SC.htm
- What can I do to make sure Im being responsible with my prescription pain medications?
  - http://www.useonlyasdirected.org/
Infectious Disease Information
- How do I report a disease outbreak?
  - http://health.utah.gov/epi/report.html
- What diseases are reportable to public health in Utah?
  - http://health.utah.gov/epi/promo/REPORT_DISEASES_05_07Flyer.pdf
- How do I report a food bourne illness?
  - http://health.utah.gov/epi/report.html
- Where can I find the latest data on infectious diseases in Utah?
  - http://health.utah.gov/epi/morbidity_report/index.htm
Licenses, Permits and Certifications
- How do I get a birth or death certificate?
  - https://silver.health.utah.gov/
- How do I get a food handlers permit?
  - Utahs 12 local health departments issue food handlers permits. Find contact information for the local health department in your area
- How do I apply for, or renew, my health professional license.
  - The Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing handles all professional licensing.Visit their site.
- How do I verify my health care provider is licenses and in good standing?
  - https://secure.utah.gov/llv/search/index.html
- How do I verify my child care provider is licensed?
  - https://ccl.utah.gov/ccl/public/facility/search/index.action
- Where can I find information about restaurant inspections?
  - Utahs 12 local health departments conduct all restaurant inspections. Find contact information for the local health department in your area.
- Where can I find information about health care facilities such as nursing homes, home health agencies, and hospitals?
  - http://health.utah.gov/hflcra/reportcard/reportcard.php
Medical Assistance Programs
- General Medicaid information
  - http://health.utah.gov/medicaid/
- How do I apply for Medicaid?
  - http://www.health.utah.gov/bep/
- How do I become a Medicaid provider?
  - http://health.utah.gov/medicaid/provhtml/providerenroll.htm
- How do I apply for the Chilrens Health Insurance Program (CHIP)?
  - http://health.utah.gov/chip/
- I dont think I qualify for Medicaid, are there other medical assistance programs I can explore?
  - http://www.health.utah.gov/pcn/
  - http://www.health.utah.gov/upp/
- I dont have health insurance, are there health care providers that can help me?
  - http://health.utah.gov/safetynet/public/medicalproviders.htm