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The Health Department offers a variety of public health services and programs. This website is designed to assist you in finding these health related resources and information. To access information on a specific topic you may select from the tabs located on the left side of the home page.
Fireworks Safety
Before your family celebrates the Fourth of July with fireworks make sure everyone knows about fireworks safety.
Fireworks are meant to be enjoyed, but you'll enjoy them much more knowing your family is safe. Take extra precautions this Fourth of July and your holiday will be a blast!
The best way to protect your family is not to use any fireworks at home. Attend public fireworks displays, and leave the lighting to the professionals. Lighting fireworks at home is illegal in many areas, so if you still want to use them, be sure to check with your local police department first. If they're legal where you live, keep these safety tips in mind.
Always use fireworks outside and have a bucket of water and a hose nearby in case of accidents.
Steer clear of others — fireworks have been known to backfire or shoot off in the wrong direction. Never throw or point fireworks at someone.
Don't hold fireworks in your hand or have any part of your body over them while lighting. Wear some sort of eye protection, and avoid carrying fireworks in your pocket — the friction could set them off.
Light one firework at a time (not in glass or metal containers), and never relight a dud.
Positive cases of H1N1 Influenza found at Kanakuk Kamps
On Friday, June 26, 2009, five campers from a Kanakuk Kamp located in Stone County tested positive for the H1N1 Influenza. Kanakuk has camps located in both Stone and Taney Counties. To read the press release sent from the Stone County Health Department click here.
H1N1 Flu
The virus previously referred to as swine influenza is now referred to as H1N1 influenza. Please note that this is a rapidly evolving situation and current guidance and other website content may contain variations in how this new H1N1 virus of swine origin is referred to. Over the coming days and weeks, these inconsistencies will be addressed, but in the interests of meeting the agency's response goals, all guidance will remain posted and new guidance will continue to be issued.
Human cases of the influenza A - H1N1 virus infection have been identified in the United States. Human cases of influenza A - H1N1 virus infection also have been identified internationally.
An investigation and response effort surrounding the outbreak of H1N1is ongoing.
CDC is working very closely with officials in states where human cases of H1N1 have been identified, as well as with health officials in Mexico, Canada and the World Health Organization. This includes deploying staff domestically and internationally to provide guidance and technical support.
