Childcare Provider Support
 Staff work with local licensed and unlicensed childcare providers to ensure health and safety of the children in their care. A Community Health Nurse provides technical assistance and consultation services, reviews immunization reports and offers training to both staff and children.
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Communicable Disease
 Staff work with local schools and businesses to maintain a disease surveillance system that help the Health Unit keep its finger on the pulse of disease in Webster County. The Health Unit is notified of reportable illnesses such as mumps, ruebella and whooping cough.
This surveillance system provides data that helps staff work to identify potential outbreaks in the community before they occur.
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Emergency Preparedness
 Any number of emergencies or disasters may strike Webster County on a given day. We are all vulnerable to natural disasters, bioterrorist attacks or public health emergencies.
The Webster County Health Unit continually plans, practices and refines its emergency response plan, but a large part of that plan depends on the citizens of Webster County taking the initiative to prepare for emergencies as well.
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Immunizations
 Nurses at the Health Unit offer immunizations to children and adults. Children 18 and under can receive all recommended vaccinations for school or child care attendance. Optional vaccinations are also available.
Vaccinations are also offered to adults, including Hepatitis A and B, influenza, and more. Fees may apply for adult vaccinations. Vaccinations are offered on Wednesday and Fridays on a walk-in basis.
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STD Testing
 Free and confidential testing for sexually transmitted diseases is offered on a walk-in basis every Thursday at the Health Unit.
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Tuberculosis Control
Tuberculosis skin tests are offered for $17.00 and must be read 48 to 72 hours after the test is received. Tests are offered Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, excluding days before a holiday.
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Certified copies of birth and death certificates can be purchased at the Health Unit for $15.00 each. Birth certificates are available for Missouri births only. A photo ID is required for all birth certificate requests.