Cyclospora Cases in Jackson County: Symptoms, Prevention and the Latest Updates
Last Updated: July 24, 2026 Jackson County Public Health (JCPH) is investigating an increase in cases of cyclosporiasis, an intestinal illness caused by…
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Safe Plays to Beat Heat-Related Illness
Sun. Sweat. Sweltering heat. As temperatures climb this summer, it’s important to protect yourself against heat-related illness, like heat exhaustion or heat stroke….
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Understanding Hantavirus: What You Need to Know
Historical Description of Hantavirus Hantavirus was first identified in the United States in 1993 during an outbreak in the Four Corners region, where Arizona, Colorado,…
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Finding Cold Weather Resources in Jackson County
Need help finding cold weather resources in Jackson County? Whether you’re looking for winter clothes or a place to stay warm, help is available.
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Ready. Set. Action! National Public Health Week 2026
Each spring, we join public health agencies across the country in celebrating National Public Health Week. Ready. Set. Action! is this year’s theme,…
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Get Ahead on Back-to-School Immunizations
Does your child need school immunizations? To make the back-to-school process easier for parents, our nurses are traveling to Eastern Jackson County schools this spring.
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Jackson County Public Health Investigates Rising Cases of Pertussis in Community
Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, has been circulating across the Kansas City region, including in Eastern Jackson County. While Jackson County Public…
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Tick Bites Cause Allergies? AGS 101
Did you know that tick encounters have been steadily increasing in Missouri? As the world’s climate changes, we can expect to see an…
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Be Severe-Weather Ready: Tips to Stay Safe this Spring
Learn the top four severe weather readiness steps every resident of Jackson County should take now to prepare for spring storms.
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Quick Guide to Flu Shots and Test Kits
UPDATE as of December 9, 2025: If you picked up a COVID-19 and Flu A/B test kit from JCPH on or before 12/3/2025,…
