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Communicable Disease

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Investigation of Legionnaire’s Disease

Posted by By Jessica Ricks April 6, 2026Posted inCommunicable Disease, DCHC News, Press ReleasesNo Comments
UPDATE: The Environmental Health Investigation has concluded and found No legionella bacteria . FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDent County Health Center Investigates Case of Legionnaires’ Disease Potentially Associated with Seville Care Center…
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2025-2026 Influenza Season Update: Activity is Very High in Missouri

Posted by By Jessica Ricks January 5, 2026Posted inCommunicable Disease
As we head into the heart of winter, influenza activity across Missouri remains very high, with case counts and hospital visits continuing to rise. According to the latest report from…
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Urgent Health Alert: Possible Measles Exposure in St. Louis Check If You Were Affected

Posted by By Jessica Ricks May 5, 2025Posted inCommunicable Disease, Immunizations, Public Service Announcements
On May 4th, 2025, Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services announced a possible measles exposure in St. Louis. An out-of-state resident visited the St. Louis Aquarium between 1-6PM. on…
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Missouri Confirms First Measles Case in 2025: What You Should Know

Posted by By Jessica Ricks April 18, 2025Posted inClinical Services, Communicable Disease, Immunizations, Public Service Announcements
On April 18th, 2025, Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services announced its first measles case. Measles cases are rising again across the country. So far in 2025, over 800…
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Test, Treat, Talk: The Facts About Chlamydia and Gonorrhea

Posted by By Rod Altes April 14, 2025Posted inCommunicable Disease, Sexual and Reproductive Health
Schedule an Appointment Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are a significant public health concern, and STI Awareness Week serves as a reminder of the importance of education, prevention, and regular testing.…
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Hep C and STI Testing Day – May 20th

Hep C and STI Testing Day – May 20th

Posted by By Zachary Moser May 14, 2024Posted inCommunicable Disease, Public Events, Sexual and Reproductive Health
Join us for a free Hepatitis C and STI testing day! No Appointments necessary. Regular services still available this day as well. Also offering free STI testing. Hep C test…
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Pertussis Case Under Investigation in Dent County

Posted by By Zachary Moser February 3, 2023Posted inCommunicable Disease
A positive case of pertussis (whooping cough) was identified in Dent County this week. Communicable Disease staff are investigating close contacts and have provided instructions to affected individuals. The investigation…
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RSV Is spreading

RSV Is spreading

Posted by By admin@dentcohealth.org October 25, 2022Posted inCommunicable Disease
The Dent County Health Center has identified several cases of RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus) in Dent County Residents in the past week. RSV is a respiratory virus that spreads through droplets.…
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Monkeypox 101

Posted by By admin@dentcohealth.org July 25, 2022Posted inCommunicable Disease
World Health Organization declares Monkeypox a global Health emergency Given the WHO's recent declaration regarding monkeypox, many people have new questions and concerns about the virus. Read our introduction to…
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Salem, MO 65560
573-729-3106
Fax 573-729-3546
contact@dentcohealth.org

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