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2020 Drive Thru Flu Clinic
Download ACHD 2020 Flu Clinic Flyer When: Wednesday, October 14, 2020 – 11am – 6pm Location: Kirksville – NEMO Fairgrounds (Follow designated route signs or personnel instruction) Ages: 3 years and up
2020 Influenza Season Planning Survey
The Adair County Health Department is in the process of planning for the October 14th Annual Drive Thru Flu Clinic as well as Covid-19 vaccine clinics projected for winter 2020-2021. Thanks in advance for your input into this survey. Take the survey by clicking here
The Flu in Missouri 2019
For Immediate Release: December 9, 2019 Contact: Lisa Cox Office of Public Information Lisa.Cox@health.mo.gov First flu-associated deaths reported in Missouri The total number of influenza cases in Missouri recently surpassed the 1,500 mark, and the state has received three reports of influenza-associated deaths this season. As preparations are made for holiday gatherings, getting the annual…
Free Foot and Ankle Screening
Dr. Costello with Costello Foot and Ankle Clinic will be offering free foot and ankle screenings at the Adair County Health Department on Wednesday December 4, 2019 from 8:00 am-4:00 pm. To schedule your free screening contact us at 660-665-8491.
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
Influenza 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…
2017 OPIOID Summit
Tue, November 7, 2017 7:30 AM – 11:30 AM CST To register or to get more information please click here.
Join CDC in Tackling the Dangerous Return of Syphilis
Why Are We Talking About Syphilis in 2017? Once nearing elimination, national data highlight that syphilis is thriving. In 2015, the United States experienced the highest number and rate of reported primary and secondary (P&S) syphilis cases in more than 20 years. During 2014-2015, syphilis rates increased in every region, a majority of age groups,…
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.…
