1. Who needs a health card?
   
   Health card categories include:
   • adult group care employees
   • aestheticians
   • barbers
   • body piercing technicians
   • child care employees
   • food handlers
   • health club attendants
   • massage therapists
   • permanent make-up artists
   • reflexologists
   • tattoo operators
     
     
2. What are the steps to get a health card?
   1. Go to one of the four public health centers that offer health cards.
   2. Take a number and an application.
   3. Complete the application while waiting for your number to be called.
   4. When your number is called, go to the station as directed.
   5. The clerk will process your application, verify your identification, take your picture and give you a copy of your application form.
   6. Take the application form to the cashier and pay for your health card.
   7. Get your hepatitis A vaccine and/or TB skin test, if applicable.
   8. Get temporary health card from the clerk at the information desk. Note: temporary cards cannot be printed until the vaccine and/or TB skin test reading has been completed.
   9. Watch the food safety movie within 30 days.
   10. Go to the information desk after watching the movie to have your health card printed. Note: permanent cards cannot be printed until the vaccine and/or TB skin test reading has been completed.
       
       
3. My company says I need a health card even though my job falls outside of the requirements, do I still have to get one?
   
   Yes, because companies can make having a health card a policy or a job requirement, even if a health card is not required by law.
   
   
4. What is a health card?
   
   A health card is required for people who work in specific industries within Clark County. It identifies the cardholder by name and photo as having completed the requirements for the categories listed on the card. Depending on the category, those requirements include a hepatitis A vaccination, hepatitis B vaccination, watching the food safety training video, TB screening, and/or a blood test for communicable disease.
   
   
5. What is included in the health card fee?
   
   The health card fee includes the hepatitis A vaccination, a TB skin test, food safety video and card good for two or three years depending on the category requested.
   
   
6. Is there any financial assistance for people who can’t afford a health card?
   
   Financial assistance is available through Nevada JobConnect and the Nevada Division of Welfare and Supportive Services. Both agencies have minimum requirements to receive financial assistance.
   
   
7. I don’t have my immunization record; can I still get a health card?
   
   Yes. However, without your immunization record we will vaccinate you for hepatitis A, even if you have been vaccinated before. The cost of the vaccine is included in the health card.
   
   
8. How much does it cost to get a hepatitis A vaccine?
   
   The hepatitis A vaccine is included in the health card fee.
   
   
9. Why are TB skin tests only offered on certain days?
   
   TB skin tests must be “read” within 48-72 hours of being administered. Tests are not administered if they cannot be read within that period of time. Visit the TB Skin Test webpage for more information.
   
   
10. Is there a fee to get a TB skin test?
    
    The cost of a TB skin test is included in the health card. If you need a TB skin test, but don’t need a health card, the cost is $30 for a single step or $50 for a two step. Visit the TB Skin Test webpage for more information.
    
    
11. What is the minimum age requirement to get a health card?
    
    The minimum age for a Food Handler health card is 14 years old. Children 12 years old can get a Food Handler health card if they are working in a family owned business and provide documentation, e.g. a business license. The minimum age for a Child Care health card is 16 years old; for all other categories the minimum age is 18 years old.
    
    
12. I lost my health card, how can I get a replacement card?
    
    Duplicate health cards are $20 and only available to people with a current (not-expired) health card. Two forms of valid ID are required. Visit the Duplicate Health Card webpage for more information.
    
    
13. How do I change my name on my health card?
    
    Bring valid identification with your new name and legal documentation (e.g. court approved name change, marriage license, divorce decree, or certificate of naturalization). A duplicate card fee of $20 is charged.
    
    
14. What’s the process to get a health card with multiple classifications?
    
    Health cards with multiple classifications can be issued as long as the applicant receives the necessary hepatitis A vaccine or TB skin test. Additional fees may apply.
    
    
15. Is there a fee for the food safety movie?
    
    The movie is included in the cost if it’s seen within 30 days of applying for a health card. Failure to view the movie within 30 days will require re-application and paying a full-price reprocessing fee.*
    
    *Due to the closure of the health district's main facility, a temporary grace period was instituted for health card renewals. If your health card expired on or after April 16, 2012, you have 60 days to renew your card without being charged a late fee. This policy will remain in effect until further notice.
    
    
16. Do I have to watch the food safety movie again to renew my health card?
    
    Yes. You must watch the movie every time you renew your health card. Visit the Food Safety Movie webpage for the movie schedule.
    
    
17. How do I renew my health card?
    
    The renewal process is exactly the same as the process to get your health card for the first time. See question 2 for details.
    
    
18. Can I renew my health card online?
    
    No. Renewals must be done in person at one of our four locations.
    
    
19. Do I need to make a reservation to see the food safety movie?
    
    Reservations are not available, seating is limited and doors close promptly at each scheduled movie time, so it’s recommended that you arrive 15-30 minutes early. No one is admitted into the movie after the door closes. Visit the Food Safety Movie webpage for the movie schedule.
    
    
20. Can I make an appointment to get my health card?
    
    Appointments are not available. Health cards are issued on a first come, first serve basis.