Tri-County Health Department

04/24/2026

🩹 Got a cut or puncture wound? Make sure you're protected with an up-to-date Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis) vaccine! 💉

Here’s what you need to know:
✔️ Ages 7+ should get Tdap.
✔️ Preteens (11–12 years) need one dose.
✔️ Pregnant? Get a dose during each pregnancy (early 3rd trimester).
✔️ Adults should get a booster every 10 years—or after 5 years for serious wounds.
✔️ Safe to get Tdap with other vaccines!

📞 Call 660-783-2707 to schedule your Tdap update today!

04/24/2026

Don't let these sandwiches go to waste.

04/24/2026

If your child wants to ditch the booster seat, check his or her seat belt fit. If you can check off all six items on this list, they are ready to ride without a booster seat. Want to learn more about correct seat belt fit? Check out Booster Seats and Seat Belts Basics Mini-Course!
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04/23/2026

04/23/2026

✈️ Did you know Tri-County Health Department offers Travel Vaccines?

If you’re planning a trip outside the country, we can order most travel vaccines to help keep you protected while traveling. (The only exception is yellow fever vaccine, which we do not provide.)

Because travel vaccine needs and pricing can vary, please call ahead for details and scheduling.

📞 Call 660-783-2707 for more information or to get started
💉 Most travel vaccines available by order
🌍 Plan ahead before your trip to make sure you’re protected

For destination-specific vaccine recommendations and travel health guidance, visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention travel website:
https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel
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04/22/2026

💊 Urine Drug Screen – 12 Panel
💲 $25.00

✔️ We will bill insurance (copay may apply)
✔️ Results sent to a provider of your choice

📞 Call to schedule an appointment:
660-783-2707

04/22/2026

Rural communities deserve access to care close to home. 💚

We’ve worked hard to bring grant funding, new programs, and expanded reproductive health services to our area—but keeping these services available depends on community support.

When you come in for visits, screenings, questions, or care, it helps show the need for continued funding and protects local access for everyone.

Your visits make a difference. 🏥✨

04/21/2026

Our Health Services—Here for You!

Tri-County Health Department offers a wide range of reproductive health services for men and women, all in one local, trusted place. Services are income-based and confidential.

📍 Upcoming Clinic Locations for April:
• This Friday: Stanberry

📞 Call 660-783-2707 to schedule an appointment or learn more.
Your health. Your care. Close to home. 💛💚

04/21/2026

With the weather getting warmer, the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services wants you to be aware and protect yourself from ticks! In the United States, ticks are responsible for more human diseases than any other insect. Carefully checking yourself for ticks and removing them immediately can lower your chances of possibly becoming ill. Learn more about how to protect yourself from ticks here: https://health.mo.gov/summer

04/20/2026

A car seat is only "the best" if it fits your child’s size, fits in your car and is used correctly on every ride. If you’re feeling overwhelmed by choices, a Child Passenger Safety Technician can help explain what features you might find, but remember, "best" looks different for every family.
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04/20/2026

At six months old, your baby may begin to:
• Put things in her mouth to explore them.
• Reach to grab a toy that she wants.
• Close lips to show she doesn't want more food.
To learn more about your baby's development, visit https://www.cdc.gov/act-early/milestones/6-months.html.

04/17/2026

Balance is key! 🌟 With kids' screen time on the rise- set limits, take breaks, and explore screen-free fun for healthier, happier kids.