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Do you know why reversing your ceiling fan in winter is recommended? Listen to tips from Njabi, the Assistant Program Manager for Healthy Homes. 🏠kcmo.gov/healthyhomes

The Health Department will be closed today due to a power outage. Thank you for your patience!

Stay informed & protected. Are you at risk for Tuberculosis (TB)? ✔️ Persistent cough (3+ weeks)? ✔️ Close contact with someone who had TB?  ✔️ Traveled to high-risk regions? ✔️ Weakened immune system? If yes, talk to your doctor about testing. bit.ly/41IC1LW

Celebrate National Public Health Week with us 🎉 Stop by our Spring Open House on Thurs, April 10, to explore programs, resources, and meet the folks keeping KC healthy. kcmo.gov/health

Celebrate National Public Health Week with us 🎉 Stop by our Spring Open House on Thurs, April 10, to explore programs, resources, and meet the folks keeping KC healthy. kcmo.gov/health

Be Prepared: Know the Symptoms of Measles ▪️ High fever (104°F) ▪️Cough, runny nose, red eyes ▪️Rash Measles is contagious and is serious for those with weakened immune systems. If you are showing symptoms, call ahead before visiting urgent care or the ER. Kcmo.gov/health

Happening Now! Join us for our Spring Open House 🎉 Discover programs, explore resources, and meet the team working to keep KC healthy! kcmo.gov/health

📢 Tomorrow: KCHD is hosting a press conference on Kansas City's measles preparedness. With falling vaccination rates, we’re working with schools & childcare providers to keep our community safe. 🗓️ April 29 | 🕦 11:30 AM 📍 2400 Troost Ave, KC kcmo.gov/health

With measles cases rising and vaccination rates falling, KCHD is taking action. This week, we partnered with schools, childcare providers, and health leaders to protect our community through prevention, coordination, and awareness. Learn more: KCMO.gov/health

Rabies is deadly — but preventable. Protect yourself and your family: ✅ Supervise children around pets ✅ Avoid stray / wild animals ✅ Keep your pet’s rabies shots up to date ✅ Seal entry points in your home to keep bats & wild animals out Learn more: kcmo.gov/health

Bats can spread rabies — even without a bite!! ⚠️ If you find a bat in your home: 🚫 Don’t touch or release it 📞 Call Animal Control to remove it 🏥 Contact the health department about possible rabies exposure 🐾 Ensure pets are vaccinated Learn more: kcmo.gov/health

Rabies is deadly — prevention starts with you! Learn more: kcmo.gov/health

Bitten by a pet? Don’t wait. Even small bites can lead to serious infections or rabies. Here’s what to do: 1️⃣Wash the wound thoroughly 2️⃣ See a doctor 3️⃣ Report the bite 4️⃣ Check the pet’s rabies vaccine status Learn more: kcmo.gov/health

Bitten by a stray animal? Clean the wound, stop bleeding, see a doctor ASAP, and report it to animal control. 🔗 Learn more: kcmo.gov/health

Get required vaccines before school starts at the Back-to-School Vaccination Clinic! 📞 Appointments required: 816-513-6108 🚶 Walk-ins welcome—expect longer waits Protect your student and start the school year strong! More info: KCMO.gov/health

Learn how to safely install a child car seat at the Health Department every 2nd & 4th Thursday.    Our Maternal & Child Health team offers: ✅ Car seat checks ✅ Adjustments ✅ Installation of a new seat (if needed)    Appointments Required. Sign up at: Kcmo.gov/health