Jackson, Miss. — The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) will provide free Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis) vaccinations and birth certificates to residents impacted during last week’s tornadoes in Walthall and Jefferson Davis counties. MSDH Mobile Units will be set up in both counties next week.
Staff from the MSDH Office of Vital Records will be onsite taking applications for replacement birth certificates.
To apply for a free birth certificate, you must be:
- 18 or older,
- directly affected by the storms,
- and have a valid photo identification or other acceptable form of identification.
You can complete an application for yourself, a parent, grandparent, sibling, child, or grandchild; or as a guardian or legal representative. Once an application is completed, MSDH staff will distribute the documents the next day onsite.
Tetatanus protection: Residents and first responders ages 19 and older can receive the Tdap vaccine at no cost. A Tdap booster is recommended for all adults over age 19 impacted by tornadoes, especially those involved in storm clean-up, if it’s been 10 years or more since your last Tdap vaccination. Tetanus enters the body through cuts or wounds. Those interested can visit the MSDH Mobile Units or visit any MSDH health department in disaster affected counties.
At the mobile unit, individuals will need to complete a very short form before being vaccinated. Children (aged 18 and younger) needing the Tdap vaccine will need to visit their county health department or primary care provider.
The locations, dates and times for the MSDH Mobile Units are:
Walthall County Health Department
903 Union Road
Tylertown, MS 39667
- Monday, March 24, 1 p.m. until 4 p.m.
- Tuesday, March 25, 9 a.m. until 4 p.m.
- Wednesday, March 26, 9 a.m. until noon
Jefferson Davis County: Granby Volunteer Fire Department
956 East Saint Stevens Road
Prentiss, MS 39474
- Thursday, March 27, 9 a.m. until 4 p.m.
- Friday, March 28, 9 a.m. until noon
A representative from the Social Security Administration will also be in Walthall County to assist those needing replacement Social Security cards.
For more tips on staying safe after a storm, visit msdh.ms.gov/afterstorm
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