Jasper County Health Department - MO

01/12/2026

Lab confirmed rabies in northeast Jasper County. Please review the vaccination status of your pets AND livestock.

01/05/2026

New Year, new reads! Bring books you no longer want and swap for books brought by other attendees and us!

This is a come and go style event for adults. No library card needed, all adults are welcome!

12/31/2025

12/31/2025

Flu cases are on the rise!

The best defense against influenza is annual vaccination. DHSS recommends that everyone aged six months and older receive a flu shot as soon as possible. Vaccination reduces the risk of severe illness, hospitalization, and complications, especially for high-risk groups such as seniors, young children and individuals with chronic health conditions.

Additional steps to protect yourself and others include:

Practice good hygiene: Wash hands frequently with soap and water or use alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
Cover coughs and sneezes: Use a tissue or your elbow, not your hands.
Avoid close contact with sick individuals: If you are ill, stay home for at least 24 hours after your fever subsides.
Limit face-touching: Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth to reduce self-inoculation and the spread of germs.
Clean surfaces: To reduce influenza risk, consistently clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces which could be contaminated with flu viruses.

See below dashboard link for current numbers:

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12/31/2025

Keep cold foods cold and hot foods hot; have a plan. Use trays/lids to hold ice or ice packs to sit cold containers on; use crockpots/warming plates to keep food warm. Don't let your friends and family leave your get-together with the wrong lasting impression of your party. 🤢

Ringing in the New Year? Make sure your food isn’t still partying tomorrow. Never let foods sit out for more than 2 hours. Yes, even deli meats and cheeses! Keep them safe for New Year’s Day! https://www.fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/safe-food-handling-and-preparation/food-safety-basics/danger-zone-40f-140f

12/30/2025

The trees will be used for habitat improvement in central Missouri.

12/30/2025

For make sure to check your CO alarms before the New Year. Heating systems + closed windows = higher risk of CO buildup.

12/30/2025

Encourage teens 13-17 to text "Start My Quit" to 36072 or visit https://www.mylifemyquit.org/en-us/ to chat with a Coach.

Teens can sign up for free quit tips and tools!

12/30/2025

Start 2026 off right! Call for a ride🚕before getting to ride with your local PD 🚓

Planning to pop champagne for New Year's Eve? 🥂

Plan your sober ride home:
⚫ Schedule a rideshare
⚫ Call a taxi
⚫ Have a sober friend drive you home

Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over

12/24/2025

If you’re going to drink, have a plan; CALL FOR A RIDE. Don’t drink and drive.

If you've been drinking:
🔴 Schedule a rideshare
🔴 Call a taxi
🔴 Have a sober friend drive you home

Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over

12/24/2025

When the holiday stress hits, try 4-7-8 breathing. Breathing is an essential act that requires no thought. But thinking about it can alter your physical and mental health. It can relieve stress and anxiety or help you wind down and fall asleep. Here’s how to do it: