National Safety Month 2014

By Adair County Health Department | June 5, 2014 | Comments Off on National Safety Month 2014
National Safety Month

Join the Adair County Health Department in promoting NATIONAL SAFETY MONTH.  The first link below has great information about prescription drug safety;  stopping slips, trips and falls;  distracting driving; and summer safety.  Another good place to start is to determine the safety in our homes.  Please click on the second link below from the National…

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Tick Bite: What to Do

By Adair County Health Department | June 4, 2014 | Comments Off on Tick Bite: What to Do
Protect Against Tick Bites

Ticks bites can make people sick. Below are some steps that you can take after a tick bite to reduce your chances of getting sick and how to get treatment promptly if you do get sick. Remove the tick as soon as possible Use fine-tipped tweezers to grasp the tick as close to the skin…

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