Jackson County Health Department

With only 8% of the state’s vaccine supply going to public health, we recommend that area residents fill out all available vaccine interest forms. We want all eligible individuals anxiously awaiting the vaccine to be able to access it as quickly as possible, which is why we encourage residents to sign up in as many places as they can. Please visit https://jacohd.org/covid-vaccines to find COVID-19 vaccine interest forms available to Jackson County residents. We will keep this page updated with information as we receive it. We know that navigating this process has been frustrating. We thank you for your continued patience. Know that we will continue to contact individuals who signed up on our form to schedule appointments as vaccine is made available to us.

When you get your COVID-19 vaccine, you’ll receive a vaccination card with important info. Although it may be tempting to share a selfie with your card on social media don’t! The card contains personal info & can leave you vulnerable to scams. Share a photo of your vaccination sticker or use a Facebook frame instead. #MOStopsCovid https://buff.ly/3bpSCsi

Happy Kwanzaa! To celebrate safer, consider holding a virtual kinara lighting with family and friends or drop off your favorite dishes to loved ones. Find more ways to celebrate the holidays safely here: https://buff.ly/2VHZdH6.

‘Tis the season that loved ones would typically be gathering to share food and exchange gifts. However, the safest way to celebrate this year is with the people we live with. Even with modifications to our usual plans, we can still have meaningful celebrations. https://buff.ly/34oHLw4

This Christmas, make your own holiday season to-do list with things like: Baking cookies Making paper snowflakes Building a gingerbread house For more ideas about safely celebrating the holidays, visit https://buff.ly/2VHZdH6

Looking for testing over the holidays? Truman Medical Centers will be providing testing for symptomatic individuals today from 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 26 from 8 a.m. - noon. Call (816) 404-CARE to schedule an appointment.

There are a lot of rumors going around about the COVID-19 vaccines. Take a few minutes to check the facts and make sure you're in the know. https://covidvaccine.mo.gov/facts/

We know you’ve got questions about the COVID-19 vaccine, and that’s a good thing. It’s important to be well-informed before making a decision about your health. Here are seven things to know about the COVID-19 vaccine. https://buff.ly/3nyl943

Don’t rely on a negative test to decide whether to gather with family and friends this holiday season. Here’s why: 1 Getting tested is a stamp in time. You can still contract or incubate the virus after testing. 2 False negatives can occur during sample collection where not enough of the virus was captured to detect. 3 The virus takes time to replicate within your body and build up to a level that is detectable. You could test negative one day and positive the next. ... If you plan on meeting up with loved ones over the holidays, the best course of action is to quarantine for 14 days before.

As a reminder, our clinic, vital records office, and testing clinics will be closed tomorrow and Friday for the holidays. Normal operations will resume on Monday, December 28.

The arrival of the COVID-19 vaccine is an encouraging milestone in a challenging year. Each vaccine received is a step toward normalcy. Protect your loved ones and help our community get past this crisis so we can get back to the things that matter most.

This week we visited Burr Oak Woods Conservation Area in Blue Springs! It has large limestone boulders and outcrops and restored prairies and woodlands. We found squirrels, acorns, and tree stumps to cross off our scavenger hunt list. Where has been your favorite place to walk this October? Did you find anything to cross off our scavenger hunt list? https://buff.ly/3i1fxf9 #FallFridays #KCwalks #KCrolls #KCstrolls

When you’re feeling sick, it can be hard to tell whether you have a cold, the flu, or COVID-19. Now when you get tested for COVID-19 through the health department, you’ll receive results for Influenza A and B in addition to your COVID-19 results.

Having a separate safe sleep area for baby (a crib or bassinet) in the same room where you sleep helps to reduce the risk of #SIDS and other sleep-related causes of death. Post a photo of your baby in a safe sleep area with the hashtag #SafeSleepSnap to help spread the word during #SIDSAwarenessMonth. #SafeToSleep https://buff.ly/32tyqRk

Our clinic is open again during normal business hours Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m for select services. Visit https://buff.ly/2CZEGIq for information on how to register for clinical services. Our clinic, vital records office, and testing clinics will be closed next Thursday and Friday for the holidays.

Are you: Experiencing a loss of motivation Feeling tired and drained most of the time Taking out your frustrations on others... If so, you may be experiencing burnout. Learn more about burnout signs, prevention, and ways to cope: https://buff.ly/2xBKRiE.

DYK the more closely you interact with others and the longer that interaction, the higher the risk of COVID-19 spread? Things like wearing a mask, social distancing, and gathering outdoors help to decrease the risk. Consider these factors & the actions you can take to protect yourself & others: https://buff.ly/2ZeYtLk

Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services' COVID-19 testing in City of Lee's Summit Government is now open to walk-ins today and tomorrow! Testing is free and available to asymptomatic and symptomatic individuals.

Halloween is just around the corner! It’s important to know the risks when choosing your holiday plans. Celebrating at home with your family is the safest and the best way to protect yourself from COVID-19. Check out this helpful guide

Looking for COVID-19 testing? Jackson County residents have several options: 1 Testing Monday through Friday with the health department jacohd.org/events. 2 Walk-up testing with the Kansas City Health Department https://buff.ly/2Yc5tbg. 3 Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services' free COVID-19 testing in Lee’s Summit on Thursdays & Fridays https://buff.ly/3kx138N.... 4 Free saliva-based COVID-19 testing 5-7 days a week to anyone who lives in, works in, or visits Independence for services indep.us/covidtests. 5 Call (816) 404-CARE to set up an immediate appointment if you are experiencing symptoms. See more

The Jackson County Election Board is hosting special drive-thru voting hours for individuals quarantined or in isolation due to COVID-19. Saturday, Oct. 31 from 1-3:30 p.m. at the Jackson County Election Board (110 N. Liberty St. in Independence) Election Day (Nov. 3) from 6 a.m. - 7 p.m. at the Jackson County Election Board (110 N. Liberty St. in Independence)... Learn more:

Getting a flu vaccine this fall can reduce your risk of getting the flu and help save medical resources needed to care for people with COVID-19. Prevent the spread of flu and other respiratory illnesses: Mask Up: Cover your nose & mouth with a mask when out in public Lather Up: Wash your hands frequently with soap & water Sleeve Up: Roll up your sleeve to get a flu shot... The more people vaccinated against the flu, the more people are protected from the flu. Learn more: https://buff.ly/3kVMrj0