Archive for 2024
Rate of National Measles Cases Highlights Importance of Vaccination
Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services JEFFERSON CITY, MO – As vaccine uptake continues to decrease, measles cases or outbreaks have emerged in several states, including Missouri earlier this year. Nationally, the total number of measles cases has already reached the level that occurred during the entire year of 2023. With cases reported across the…
Read MoreNew CDC COVID-19 Vaccination Recommendation for Ages 65+
CDC Director Mandy Cohen endorsed the CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices’ (ACIP) recommendation for adults ages 65 years and older to receive an additional updated 2023-2024 COVID-19 vaccine dose. The recommendation acknowledges the increased risk of severe disease from COVID-19 in older adults, along with the currently available data on vaccine effectiveness. Previous CDC…
Read MoreAdair County Health Department Returns To Its Roots
ADAIR COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT RETURNS TO ITS ROOTS The Adair County Health Department is moving back to its roots in community health within the public health framework. The Department previously announced the closure of its home health service and has helped its patients begin care with other local providers. “We started providing home health services…
Read MoreTransitioning Towards Community Health – Important Notice Regarding Home Health Services
PUBLIC NOTICE: The Adair County Health Department will be transitioning from a Home Health program to a Community Health program in order to better meet the needs of the community. Therefore, as of close of business on March 31, 2024, the Adair County Health Department will no longer provide home health services. The Health…
Read MoreVoluntary Recall: Nutramigen with Probiotic LGG Powder Infant Formula
Voluntary Recall: Nutramigen with Probiotic LGG Powder Infant Formula Mead Johnson has announced a voluntary recall of select batches of POWDER Nutramigen with Probiotic LGG Powder Infant Formula in 12.6 and 19.8 oz. cans due to a possibility of contamination. NO illness or adverse consumer reactions have been reported to date. NO Nutramigen liquid…
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