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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…
2016 Drive Thru Flu Clinic Numbers
As the flu season rapidly approaches, the Adair County Health Department was ready to protect hundreds of people against this year’s influenza virus. The 2016 Drive Thru Flu Clinic was held on Tuesday October 4, 2016 from noon to 6:00pm in two separate locations, the NEMO Fairgrounds and Novinger. The Adair County Health Department provided 1303 influenza vaccines this year to…
High Dose Flu Vaccine For Seniors Is In Limited Supply
Adair County Seniors 65 years or older are being encouraged to receive their high-dose flu vaccine as soon as possible as doses of the vaccine are limited. Eligible Adair County Seniors can receive the “High Dose” flu vaccine at no cost.* Seniors interested in receiving this vaccine can stop by with no appointment needed at the Adair County Health…
August is National Immunization Awareness month
Immunizations: The power to protect. Are you aware that adults need more vaccinations than a yearly flu vaccine? Fifty thousand adults die in the United States each year due to vaccine-preventable diseases. Why should you get vaccinated? Vaccine-preventable diseases have not gone away. Vaccines help keep you healthy. Vaccines are as important to overall health…
National Physical Fitness and Sports Month
Adair County Health Department is supporting the President’s Council on Fitness, Sports & Nutrition in honor of National Physical Fitness and Sports Month. During the month of May, we challenge all adults to get 30 minutes of physical activity every day. Did you know that regular physical activity increases your chances of living a longer, healthier…
GET YOUR 2015 FLU SHOT NOW!
December 2015 is the time to get your flu shot at the Adair County Health Department. Please go to the following link to get the December clinic schedule and more information. 2015 Flu Clinic December Flu Clinics Health Department during 2015 Quadrivalent vaccine available for persons 6 months and older No cost to Adair County…
What’s New-Back to School Immunizations
The Adair County Health Department is scheduling special “Back to School clinics” on August 12th from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm and August 13th from 8 am to Noon. Immunizations only at this clinic. Don’t forget to bring your child’s immunization records. See you then!
May is Hepatitis Awareness Month
What is Viral Hepatitis? The word “hepatitis” means inflammation of the liver. Hepatitis is most often caused by a virus. In the US, the most common types are Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, and Hepatitis C. Non-viral forms of hepatitis can occur from heavy alcohol use, toxins, and from some medications and certain medical conditions. Hepatitis A…
