Agenda May 07, 2025, 4:00 pm Location: Zoom – https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86766823516?pwd=Vs38IdXFrmuIOCnc1SK0r1UJUiC7yt.1 Board Meeting Agenda Call to Order Public Comments This portion of the meeting is reserved for persons to address the Board on any matter not on…
Safe Cribs Expecting a Baby or Have a Newborn? If you need a safe and comfortable place for your infant to sleep, you may qualify for a free Graco Pack and Play. For more information, please…
To ensure that we continue to provide you with the best possible service and care, the health unit will be closed for a half day on the last Tuesday of each month for staff training. During…
Missouri Births The Webster County Health Unit prints certified copies of Missouri birth certificates for $15.00 each (cash or check). You can obtain birth certificates for births from 1920 to the present. Only the registrant (the…
Rabies Prevention All mammals can get rabies. In the U.S., distinct strains of the rabies virus have been found in raccoons, skunks, foxes, and coyotes. Several species of insect-eating bats are also known carriers. Rabies is…
Tuberculosis Tuberculosis is a communicable disease caused by bacteria, spreading through respiratory droplets. You may need to be tested even if you do not feel sick due to your work environment or past exposures. Testing: Available…
Prevention of Seasonal Influenza (Flu) Seasonal Influenza or the Flu is a respiratory illness that can have serious complications, especially for people at higher risk. The best way to reduce your risk from seasonal flu and…
COVID-19 Testing and Vaccines Testing for COVID-19 continues to be an important tool to help stop the spread of the virus. COVID-19 home test kits can be obtained through the Health Unit. The Webster County Health…
Infant Safe Sleep Ensuring your baby sleeps safely is crucial for their health and well-being. Always place your baby on their back to sleep, on a firm mattress in a crib free of soft bedding, pillows,…
Influenza (Flu) COVID-19 Tuberculosis Rabies Prevention A communicable disease is “any disease that can be passed from one person or animal to another, either directly through body fluids or discharge, or indirectly through surfaces, substances or…
