Health Related Topics
The following links will provide you with information on health
related topics.
WCHD FLU SHOT CLINIC Schedule
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Summer
Health and Safety Tips
More information: Contact Warren County Health Dept.
104 W. Booneslick, Suite H,
Warrenton, MO (636) 456-7474
www.warrencountyhealth.com
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Halloween Safety
Everyone wants to have a safe and happy Halloween for themselves,
their guests and their children. Halloween is a night of make-believe,
a night to be anyone you want to be. To make the most of your
evening remember - Safety First. To view some Halloween safety
tips for kids and parents click the link below and have a
fun and safe holiday.
Click
here for more information >
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Flu Season will soon be upon
us
What is Influenza (also called Flu)?
The flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza
viruses. It can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead
to death. The best way to prevent the flu is by getting a flu vaccination
each fall.
Some people, such as older people, young children,
and people with certain health conditions, are at high risk for
serious flu complications.
Symptoms of flu include:
Fever (usually high), Headache, Extreme tiredness, Dry cough, Sore
throat, Runny of stuffy nose, Muscle aches
Stomach symptoms, such as nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, also can
occur but are more common in children than adults.
For more information visit the Centers for Disease Control at www.cdc.gov.
Shape Up Missouri - Sept. 18
through Nov. 20
The Show-Me
STATE GAMES and the Governor's Council on Physical Fitness and
Health will be working together to lead a challenge for all Missourians
to live healthier lifestyles. Adults can participate in Shape Up
Missouri by choosing from several challenges. Participants can stop
by our office and pick up a walking guide and water bottle at no
charge. (News
Release)
We would love to know how well you do on your walking
program. By clicking the link below you can send us an email. If
you do not want your comments posted on our website please indicate
that in your email. We will not post any identifying information.
TELL
US HOW YOU DID!!
Mental Health
Caring for your mind, as well as your body, is
good for overall health and key to a person's success at home, at
work and at school. Having a healthy mind is essential to a child's
overall health, well-being and development. Mental health problems
such as depression and anxiety disorders are as treatable as many
physical illnesses.
For more information on Mental Illnesses visit the following web
sites.
National Mental Health Association
National Institute of Mental
Health
In Missouri You Can Be Ready
in 3
We don't know when an emergency will happen.
But there are things we can do to prepare for emergencies
of any kind. Preparing now will help protect you and your
family in the future. The state of Missouri developed a program
called Ready in 3. It is an easy way to learn how to prepare
for an emergency.
Click here for
more information >
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Monthly Health Observances (2007)
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County Health Matters
The Health Department writes articles on various health and safety
topics for our local newspapers. We would like to share our articles
with our web surfers. We hope you enjoy them and find them useful.
You will need Adobe
Acrobat Reader to view these articles.
Mumps In The Midwest (04/19/06)
Archives
Are your children protected?
01/14/04
Know the facts about Tuberculosis.
01/29/04
Don't Be Blown Away 03/11/04
What is Public Health?
04/05/04
Vaccination, an Act of Love
04/16/04
Springtime: A Good Time to Fight
West Nile Virus 05/03/04 (From DHSS)
Pertussis (Whooping Cough)
is Still A Threat 05/03/04
Time for a Tetanus Booster?
05/11/04
When is it Too Hot? 08/26/04
Is Your Family Prepared for
Winter? (01/07/05)
Love Them, Protect Them, Immunize Them
(04/25/05)
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