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THE ADAIR COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT URGES QUALIFIED RESIDENTS TO GET SECOND BIVALENT COVID-19 VACCINE
Kirksville, MO 5/9/23 – Following release of updated recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Adair County Health Department is urging adults ages 65 and older and younger adults and children who are moderately to severely immunocompromised to get a second bivalent vaccine. Studies of the bivalent COVID-19 vaccine provide…
ADAIR COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT PROVIDES HELP TO KEEP INFANTS AND CHILDREN SAFE
The Adair County Health Department is offering services to the community designed to increase the safety of infants and children. New measures include distribution of child safety seats, cribs, and adult bloodstream carbon monoxide monitoring services. The Health Department, located at 1001 South Jamison Street in Kirksville, is a child safety seat inspection station. Residents…
Easter Safety: Play it eggs-tra safe with Easter eggs
Coloring eggs for Easter can be a fun family tradition. Easter eggs are safe if handled properly. The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services is sharing some safety tips for your Easter egg dyeing fun from coloring through the Easter egg hunt to eating the eggs. Buying eggs · Buy eggs that are in a…
Fight Rabies: Protect Your Family & Your Pets: Vaccination Clinic at the Novinger Fire Station on Saturday, April 8th!
The Adair County Health Department and the Adair County Veterinary Clinic is hosting a Vaccination Clinic for Cats, Dogs and Ferrets on Saturday April 8th, 2023 at the Novinger Fire Station from 1pm to 2pm. Don’t miss out on a great opportunity to keep your pets up to date on immunizations. If you have questions,…
Safety Never Takes a Holiday: Top Winter Hazards To Watch For
Poisonings never take a break, even during the holidays. The Missouri Poison Center is ready to help every day of the year. We recommend saving the Poison Help Line 1-800-222-1222 into your phone before your holiday activities begin. The service is always free and confidential. Holiday Safety for Small Children Holiday parties are an adventure for a toddler, and…
February is National Childrens Dental Health Month
The Missouri Office of Dental Health along with the American Dental Association would like to invite you to celebrate with us and promote the maintenance of good oral health through your organization. For posters and activity sheets that you can share with your participants and community, please visit www.ada.org. You can also go to health.mo.gov for…
Oropharyngeal Cancer
The Office of Dental Health is proud to announce the creation of a webpage dedicated to Oropharyngeal (Head & Neck) Cancer. Head & Neck Cancer rates are going up dramatically and the American Cancer Society has estimated there could be more than 85,000 cases of Head & Neck Cancers in 2021 and there are steps…
Free Dental Screenings
June 28, 2017 – 10 am – 4 pm Adair County Health Department – Kirksville, MO For more information call 660-665-8491
Healthy Vision Month
May is Healthy Vision Month. The National Eye Institute encourages Americans to make their eye health a priority and take steps to protect their vision for a lifetime. The Adair County Health Department will focus on Glaucoma detection during this year’s Healthy Vision Month. Glaucoma is a group of diseases that can damage the eye’s optic nerve and…
