Archive for 2018
HI-Dose Flu Clinics
Begins Friday, September 07, 2018 (*Until Supplies Last) Location: Adair County Health Department 1001 S. Jamison Kirksville, MO 63501 Ages: 65 years and older When: Hi-Dose flu vaccine available on Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays 8am to 4pm Please bring Medicare, Medicaid or Insurance cards
Read MoreBat Tests Positive for Rabies in Kirksville
We have been informed that a bat in our area that bit a citizen has tested positive for rabies. Please follow the following links for information on how to keep bats out of your home, information about rabies in animals, reports on the prevalence of rabies in your area and how to report on bats…
Read MoreMaking Tick Bite Prevention a Summer Routine
As the summer season continues it is important that tick bite prevention remains a part of your summer routine. JEFFERSON CITY, MO – To date in 2018, the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) has recorded 344 cases of spotted fever rickettsioses, including Rocky Mountain spotted fever, 208 cases of ehrlichiosis, 7 cases…
Read MoreProtect Yourself and Others from Tick Bites
Two minutes is all it takes to prevent tick bites and tick borne illnesses by applying insect repellant while enjoying the outdoors this Memorial Day weekend. The upcoming Memorial Day Weekend gives Missourians a chance to honor those who have lost their lives serving our country and many of us will spend time outdoors attending…
Read MoreStay Cool, Stay Hydrated, Stay Informed
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services is urging everyone to prepare for summer heat by staying cool, staying hydrated and staying informed. JEFFERSON CITY, Mo – The heat and humidity of Missouri can affect everyone, but can be especially dangerous to small children, the elderly and the chronically ill. Each year many Missourians…
Read MoreWIC Press Release
Kirksville, MO- Although the federal government shutdown has been announced, the Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children, known as WIC, will remain in operation in Missouri. The Adair County WIC agency has been notified that there is sufficient funding to continue Missouri WIC operations in the event of a federal government shutdown. The…
Read MoreInfluenza Information
Influenza is widespread in Adair County with 51 cases reported during December 2017 and 192 cases reported during January 2018. Precautions the public should take are as follows: See your physician or health care provider should you feel sick and/or have flu symptoms: Fever and chills Cough Sore throat\Runny and stuffy nose Muscle or body…
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