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Rabies Clinic
Adair County Health Department in conjunction with Adair County Veterinary Clinic will be sponsoring a rabies vaccination clinic at the Novinger City Hall on Saturday April 6, 2019 from 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. Rabies vaccine will be $15.00 per animal and other vaccines will be available upon request. Animals that are eligible to receive rabies…
MEASLES Cases Increasing in the U.S. – What you can do!
The large number of measles cases in the U.S. this year stresses the importance of parents making sure their children’s vaccinations are current. Healthcare providers should also use every patient encounter to ensure that all patients are up to date on vaccinations; especially before international travel. Travelers with measles continue to bring the disease into…
2014-2015 Influenza Report
The Adair County Health Department is reporting 192 cases of influenza during December 2014 with 49 cases reported during January 2015. These are cases reported from County health providers including physicians, the Northeast Regional Medical Center, clinics, and other health providers. It’s not to late to receive the benefits of a flu shot. …
How We Can Slow the Spread of Respiratory Illness in Children (Enterovirus D68)
The Adair County Department and Kansas City area Health Departments encourages all citizens to follow the following steps to slow the spread of the respiratory illness Enterovirus D68 in Missouri: Wash hands often with soap and water for 20 seconds, especially after changing diapers Avoid touching eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands Avoid kissing,…
ACHD 2014 Influenza Clinics
Flu Clinics Adair County Health Dept. influenza clinic dates scheduled for November 2014. Clinic Dates: Nov 3, 5, 7, 10, 12, 14, 17, 21, 24, 26 at the Health Department. Walk-in clinics from 8 am – 4 pm on these dates at the Health Department, 1001 S Jamison, Kirksville, MO 63501. Quadrivalent flu vaccine (covers…
August is National Immunization Awareness Month
Immunization protects all of us from serious diseases. Please join the Adair County Health Department in getting the word out about National Immunization Awareness Month! Many vaccine-preventable diseases are still common in the U.S. Those that are not common here are still found in other parts of the world, and can still be a threat.…
National Infant Immunization Week-April 18-25 2015
Join the Adair County Health Department and the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services to ensure children and family members are immunized from vaccine preventable diseases. This observation is held each year to highlight the importance of protecting children two years and younger from vaccine-preventable diseases. The theme during 2015 is Immunization. Power to Protect.…
Adair County Reported Flu Cases
The Adair County Health Department has been seeing an increase in reported cases of Influenza in Adair County. The Health Department wants to take the opportunity to remind everyone to use necessary precautions to protect themselves and family members. We encourage everyone to: Cover your mouth and nose when you cough or sneeze Wash your…
What You Need to Know About Whooping Cough
Pertussis (whooping cough) is a highly contagious, vaccine-preventable respiratory disease. Pertussis most commonly affects infants and young children and can be fatal, especially in babies less than 1 year of age. Pertussis is caused by a bacteria found in the mouth, nose and throat of an infected person. Transmission to others occurs during close contact…
2017 Drive Thru Influenza Clinic
The Adair County Health Department and our community partners have scheduled the 2017 Drive-thru Flu Clinic on Wednesday October 4, 2017 When: Wednesday October 4th, 2017 Time: 12:00pm-6:00pm (all 3 locations) Where: Kirksville-NEMO Fairgrounds Novinger-Fire Station Brashear-South Side of Square Who: All Adair County Residents and their family, Truman students, MACC students and ATSU students are welcome.…
