Marshall County Health Department-Marysville, Kansas

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FLU SEASON IS HERE!
An annual flu vaccine is the best way to prevent the flu and flu-related complications that could lead to hospitalization or death. Health experts recommend that EVERYONE 6 months and older get a flu vaccine. Upon the recommendations of our Medical Director, Dr. John Ryan, we have begun giving flu shots during normal business hours. Flu shots will be $25.00; cash, Medicare, or insurance will be accepted. You may go to the forms page and print out a client registration form to bring to the Health Department to receive you vaccination.

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6 Cases of Measles Identified in Finney County
Those who are ill are asked to stay home except to see a healthcare provider.

All persons born during or after 1957 should have documentation of at least one MMR or other evidence of immunity. Two doses of MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) vaccine are routinely recommended for all children, the first dose at 12-15 months and the second at 4-6 years of age. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment has issued a press release concerning this measles outbreak, click here to read the release.

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The Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced new crib safety standards effective December 28, 2010. The manufacture and sale of drop side cribs will be prohibited effective June 28, 2011. For more on this new law click here. If you are a daycare provider click here to learn how these laws effect you.

Currently the health department has Tdap(tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis) vaccine free to qualified individuals. To qualify a person must have NO health insurance coverage and must meet income guidelines that are <200% below the poverty guidelines. To see the 2009 poverty guidelines click here.

Who should receive a Tdap vaccine?
    -All adults should get a tetanus booster every 10 years.
    -Adults who have never gotten a Tdap should receive one dose
    -All adults expecting to have contact with an infant younger than 12           months
    -Healthcare workers who have direct patient contact
    -New mothers who have never received Tdap should receive it as soon after delivery as possible

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NEW LAW BRINGS CHANGES TO CHILD CARE
LICENSING

Lexie's Law went into effect July 1, 2010 requiring all registered daycare homes to
transition to licensed homes, which means they will be inspected at least once a year.
Lexie's Law was named for 13-month old Lexie Engelman who suffered fatal injuries in
2004 on her third day at a Johnson County home daycare. Her parents have pushed for
reform. As each registered home comes up for yearly renewal, the provider will be asked
to fill out a licensed home application and the surveyor will then schedule an appointment
to inspect the daycare home. Other changes included in Lexie's Law include
*KDHE will increase late fees
*Individuals must have at least a high school diploma or equivalent to maintain a child
care facility license. (The bill grandfathers in existing providers)
*A child care open records release will be required to allow KDHE to issue certain
information and create an online system, making it easier for parents and the public to
access compliance history
*Registered providers, at the time of converting to a Licensed Day Care Home, will
need to meet training requirements of 12.5 hours of observation in a daycare home
that has been licensed by KDHE for at least 3 years of continuous operations; or 15 hours
of training; and a first aid course.

MEET OUR STAFF MCHD recruits team members who display compassion, dignity, trust, and professionalism. Get to know our staff! MEET OUR STAFF	How does Marshall County compare with the rest of the Kansas counties in terms of health status? Learn more here.	HEALTHCARE SERVICES Marshall County Health Department offers many services to meet your medical needs including immunizations, various lab services, and injections like allergy shots and B₁₂ shots. View the Services section for more information.

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