Resources
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, and toys. Keep the sleep area in the same room where you sleep, but not in your bed. Maintain a smoke-free environment and dress your baby in light sleep clothing to avoid overheating. Following these guidelines can significantly reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and promote a safe sleep environment for your infant.
The Webster County Health Unit offers resources to ensure a safe sleep environment for your infant.
Car Seat Safety
Car Seat Safety is Crucial
Always using a car seat is vital for your child’s safety. Car seats significantly reduce the risk of injury in the event of a crash. When considering a used car seat, it’s essential to know its full crash history. Only purchase a used car seat from someone you trust, not from a garage sale, thrift store, or online sites. If a car seat has been in a crash, is expired, or broken, it must be replaced.
The Webster County Health Unit certified child passenger safety technicians can assist you with car seat installation. Low-cost car seats are available if eligibility requirements are met.
For more information on eligibility requirements or to make an appointment, please contact the health unit at (417) 859-2532.
Permanent Medication Disposal
Storing unwanted and expired medications at home presents a risk for drug abuse or overdose for consumers as well as children and pets. On the other hand, improper drug disposal can contaminate soil and water, if people trash or flush pharmaceuticals down the sink or drain.
Permanent drug disposal boxes are located throughout Webster County at the following locations:
- Fordland Police Dept.-Located in City Hall-294 Burks St.
- Webster County Sheriff’s Office- 1st floor Justice Center- 221 N. Crittenden, Marshfield
- Marshfield Clinic Pharmacy-483 Pomme De Terre Dr.
- Rogersville Pharmacy-317 S. Main St.
- Seymour Police Dept.-124 W. Washington St.
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