Mercer County Health Department

The office will be CLOSED on Monday, May 31, in observation of Memorial Day. Have a safe and happy Holiday weekend.

The Mercer County Health Department has a full time RN BSN position available which includes full time benefits. BSN required. Position responsibilities will include: Environmental Health, and Immunization Coordinator including COVID-19 Vaccine. Immunization experience preferred. Resumes accepted. Contact Gina Finney, RN, BSN, Administrator; Mercer County Health Department 305 W Main St Princeton MO 64673. 660-748-3630.

COVID update- 05/24/2021 Confirmed COVID cases = 169 Probable COVID cases = 176 Currently active cases = 1... COVID deaths =9 We have seen a few isolated cases of COVID 19 in our area. We want to remind everyone to continue to use precautions. Stay home if you are ill. Wash and sanitize your hands often. We also encourage everyone to get vaccinated if possible. We have vaccinations available here in our office available weekly upon appointment. We will be assessing the demand for vaccine for our younger population via survey soon. We want to be able to provide vaccine to all who are eligible. Please call the office with questions or to make an appointment. 660-748-3630. We have vaccine sleeves available to those who have obtained the vaccine. Stop by the office and grab one for FREE. We are available M-F 8 am - to 4:30 pm.

COVID update- 05/20/2021 Confirmed COVID cases = 169 Probable COVID cases = 175 Currently active cases = 1 COVID deaths =9 ... Numbers based on cases worked at our office. Continue to watch our website thru the week for daily updates. We continue to work on our vaccination plan for our county. Reminder that this page is for Mercer County, Missouri. Stay healthy and have a safe holiday weekend!

Kauffman Scholarship Urine Nicotine tests are due for by Aug. 20. Tests are available here by appointment. Please come ready to provide a sample. Test costs are $10 ($5 office fee, $5 test cost) - test results will be mailed directly to Kauffman scholarship foundation.... Call for appointment 660-748-3630.

What ingredients are used in the COVID-19 vaccines? The ingredients used in the mRNA vaccines developed by Pfizer and Moderna are simple. They contain mRNA, as ...well as lipids to ensure safe delivery of the mRNA that will initiate an immune response. Although FDA approved adjuvants (aluminum salts) and preservatives (ethlymercury) have a history of safe use in vaccines, they were not used by Pfizer and Moderna in this vaccine technology. Additionally, the vaccines do not include fetal tissue. Learn more at MOStopsCovid.com/facts #MOStopsCOVID | #ShowMeStrong

COVID update 1/29/21 Confirmed Cases = 149 Probable Cases = 165 Active Cases = 7... Death reports = 7 **Numbers based on cases reported and worked here at our office. Visit our Website and watch for daily updates during the week days. We are working on our vaccination plans as supplies are limited. Next week will start clinics in our county! Stay healthy Mercer County.

Mercer County Health Department to Hold COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics Good news! The Mercer County Health Department has received our first shipment of Moderna COVID-19 vaccine. Our office will be CLOSED on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons to conduct vaccine clinics....Continue reading

Watch for these regional opportunities coming soon to our area...we will have options to sign up residents from our county. We will also post online links to sign up as clinics become available.

Region clinics are getting closer. Watch for more updates on clinics soon!

The office will be closed to the public this morning. (1/26/21). All office visits are being done by appointment only. Roads are ice and snow covered so use caution if you must get out and about.The office will be closed to the public this morning. (1/26/21). All office visits are being done by appointment only. Roads are ice and snow covered so use caution if you must get out and about.