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Preventing disease, promoting health, protecting the environment and preserving vital records in our community.

In support of Allen County and its municipalities, the Allen County Department of Health strives to promote the health, safety and well-being of all residents. With guidance from the Indiana Department of Health and support from our many partnering agencies, we endeavor to have a model public health infrastructure that provides professional, responsive and cost-effective services to the community.

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Vaccinations

Vaccines are safe, effective and one of the best ways to protect yourself and others from serious and potentially life-threatening illnesses.

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Vital Records

The Department issues certified birth and death certificates for all births and deaths occurring in Fort Wayne and Allen County, Indiana.

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Permits

We license and regulate facilities like retail food, lodging and tattoo & body piercing establishments; public swimming pools; and septic systems.

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HIV/STD Testing

Confidential, respectful and low-cost testing, treatment, counseling and other services for HIV and various sexually transmitted diseases are available by appointment.

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Allen County Health Inspector

Check inspection records for food establishments, tattoo businesses, pools, hotels and motels and more.

News

Active TB case identified, Health Department offers testing

The Allen County Department of Health and Fort Wayne Community Schools (FWCS) are working closely to respond to an exposure of active tuberculosis (TB) within FWCS.

Mosquito season is here, and health officials urge preparation and elimination of potential breeding sites

Summer is here in Allen County, and so are mosquitoes. That means potential for the tiny, annoying pests to transmit diseases such as West Nile Virus – the leading cause of mosquito-borne disease in the continental U.S.

Free, confidential screening offered for National HIV Testing Day

The Allen County Department of Health continues its partnership with Walgreens and will provide free, confidential HIV testing from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, June 27.

Department of Health, Homeland Security urge safe viewing of April 8 eclipse

With anticipation building and excitement growing, the Allen County Department of Health and the Allen County Office of Homeland Security want to ensure everyone enjoys the extraordinary event safely. The April 8 eclipse offers a unique opportunity to view a seldom-seen cosmic phenomenon, but there are potential health effects to consider – and safety is a top priority.

Common respiratory illnesses on the rise, Health Commissioner urges protection

Respiratory illnesses are spreading, and the Allen County Department of Health is urging residents to protect themselves and others. Cases of influenza (flu), COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) each have increased recently. Protection is especially important as family and friends prepare to gather for the holidays.

Inaugural Health First Allen County grant awards announced for 2024

Promoting and protecting public health will include enhanced programs and priorities in 2024, as renewed support for that important work from state and local leaders allows the Allen County Department of Health to expand the many ways it serves the community.

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The Department of Health functions as an entity of Allen County Government