Barber County Health Department

09/25/2025

Fire Arm Safety. Great to Share.

Firearm Safety Starts at Home
Kids are curious. Accidents are preventable.

Take a moment to check that your fi****ms - and anything dangerous - are locked up, unloaded, and out of sight. It’s a simple step that could save a life.

09/25/2025

School Sports are here and Concussions can happen.
A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury caused by a bump, blow or jolt to the head and can also be caused by a hit to the body that causes the head and brain to move rapidly back and forth. Concussions affect thoughts, education, feelings, actions, and sleep. Get checked by a health care professional if you suspect a concussion.

Learn more: https://www.cdc.gov/heads-up/index.html

CDC HEADS UP is the go-to resource for concussion safety and prevention.

09/24/2025

7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH) products are showing up in smoke shops, gas stations, and online. They're unregulated, addictive, and can cause serious health risks. KDHE is urging Kansans to avoid 7-OH, keep it away from kids and pets, and know the signs of overdose.

Learn more in our news release: https://bit.ly/4pDzEnz

09/24/2025

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KDHE Issues Warning on 7-Hydroxymitragynine (7-OH) Products Kansas Department of Health and Environment sent this bulletin at 09/24/2025 12:00 PM CDT Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 24, 2025 Contact: Jill Bronaugh KDHE Issues Warning on 7-...

09/24/2025

It takes about 2 weeks for a flu vaccine to fully protect you, so it’s a good idea to get vaccinated early, before your planned gatherings with family and friends!

Stay healthy all season long. 🍂💪
Call today to schedule 620-886-3294

09/24/2025

09/24/2025

Flu Shot Facts

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09/24/2025

Stay Safe During and After a Pandemic
• Take actions to prevent the spread of disease. Cover coughs and sneezes. Wear a mask in public. Stay home when sick (except to get medical care). Disinfect surfaces. Wash hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not available, use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60 percent alcohol. Stay six feet away from people who are not part of your household.
• If you believe you’ve been exposed to the disease, contact your doctor, follow the quarantine instructions from medical providers and monitor your symptoms. If you’re experiencing a medical emergency, call 9-1-1 and shelter in place with a mask, if possible, until help arrives.
• • Share accurate information about the disease with friends, family and people on social media. Sharing bad information about the disease or treatments for the disease may have serious health outcomes. Remember that stigma hurts everyone and can cause discrimination against people, places or nations.
• Continue taking protective actions, like:
o Staying home when you are sick (except to get medical care).
o Following the guidance of your health care provider.
o Covering coughs and sneezes with a tissue.
o Washing your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
• Be sure to evaluate your family emergency plan and make timely updates.
• Work with your community to talk about the lessons you learned from the pandemic. Decide how you can use these experiences to be more prepared for future pandemics.

09/24/2025

Prostate Cancer Awareness
It’s time to start thinking proactively about prostate health and taking steps to stay informed, screened and supported.
https://www.kdhe.ks.gov/DocumentCenter/View/52110/Prostate-Cancer-Screening-Flyer-2025-PDF

09/23/2025

We can all help Prepare even when it comes to a Pandemic.
• Learn how diseases spread to help protect yourself and others. Viruses can be spread from person to person, from a non-living object to a person and by people who are infected but don’t have any symptoms.
• Prepare for the possibility of schools, workplaces and community centers being closed. Investigate and prepare for virtual coordination for school, work (telework) and social activities.
• Gather supplies in case you need to stay home for several days or weeks. Supplies may include cleaning supplies, non-perishable foods, prescriptions and bottled water. Buy supplies slowly to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to buy what they need.
• Create an emergency plan so that you and your family know what to do and what you will need in case an outbreak happens. Consider how a pandemic may affect your plans for other emergencies.
• Review your health insurance policies to understand what they cover, including telemedicine options.
• Create password-protected digital copies of important documents and store in a safe place. Watch out for scams and fraud.
Follow the latest guidelines from the CDC. Refer to your local and state public health departments for vaccine and testing updates. Get vaccinated. Vaccines stimulate your immune system to produce antibodies, so vaccines actually prevent diseases.

09/23/2025

2025-2026 Covid Vaccines are in!

We have Spikevax for ages 65 and over with commercial insurance or Medicare.

If you are ages 6 months to 64 years old with commercial insurance, we are requiring an RX from your Provider prior to vaccination.

We DO NOT have any Covid vaccines for our Medicaid/State Insured/Uninsured clients at this time.

Any questions or to make an appointment, please call us at 620-886-3294