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Sexual Transmitted Infections (STIs)
STD, STI, STI, STD…What’s the difference? When we hear discussions about sexual health, the terms STI and STD are thrown around a lot. Well using acronyms does wonders for convenience, but falls short on explaining the significance of these words. STI stands for Sexually Transmitted Infection. Bacteria, viruses, and other parasites can enter the body…
Human Papillomalvirus Infection (HPV)
HPV is a very common virus; nearly 80 million people—about one in four—are currently infected in the United States. About 14 million people, including teens, become infected with HPV each year. Most people with HPV never develop symptoms or health problems. Most HPV infections (9 out of 10) go away by themselves within two years.…
Expired Medication Disposal
Proper disposal of medicines protects you and the Earth: Prevents poisoning of children and pets Deters misuse by teenagers and adults Avoids health problems from accidentally taking the wrong medicine, too much of the same medicine, or a medicine that is expired Keeps medicines from entering streams and rivers when poured down the drain or…
6 Ways To Live Better With Chronic Disease
Chronic disease adversely affects the lives of many Adair County residents. Chronic disease creates a poor quality of life for some and leads to premature death for others. Many illnesses on the following list of chronic diseases are among the most common, costly, and preventable of all health problems: Heart disease Stroke Alzheimer’s Cancer Asthma/COPD Type…
Straight To Your Heart
Many foods can help keep your heart at its best. Some help lower your blood pressure. Others keep your cholesterol in line. So, for your heart’s sake, add these items to your shopping cart! Salmon This ocean-going fish is a top choice because it’s rich in omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-3s have an anti-clotting effect, so they…
American Heart Month
Each year, heart disease accounts for more than 15,000 deaths in Missouri making it the leading cause of death in the state. The term heart disease includes several more specific heart conditions (see chart below). You can make healthy changes to lower your risk of developing heart disease. Controlling and preventing risk factors is also…
WORLD AIDS DAY
World AIDS Day was December 1, 2016 and is a global initiative to raise awareness, fight prejudice, and improve education about HIV, the virus that causes AIDS. Around the world, about 37 million people are living with HIV. In the United States, about 44,000 people get infected with HIV every year. In the United States,…
Easily Preventable Illnesses That Peak In Winter
When the weather turns sharper with icy temperatures, colder air and darker skies in the winter, the threat of catching certain widespread illnesses turns greater throughout schools and workplaces. Seasonal flu According to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, fall’s kickoff sparks the onset of flu season, beginning in the autumn months and…
Shingles Vaccine
The Adair County Health Department can provide the shingles vaccination to anyone with a Physician’s Order. There is a cost for the shingles vaccination and the cost for the vaccine is dependent on individual insurance coverage (please see below for more information about cost of the shingles vaccine). Shingles Vaccination: What Everyone Should Know Your…
