Immunization schedules from Centers for Disease Control & Prevention.

I have been told I have ___________.  Where can I find more information?

Always consult with your physician.  However, if you would like information on a disease, here are some helpful sites.  The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) serves as the national focus for developing and applying disease prevention and control, environmental health, and health promotion and education activities designed to improve the health of the people of the United States.  This site lets you look up individual diseases and has accurate information with helpful facts sheets.

Home Page: http://www.cdc.gov

Health Topics A – Z: http://www.cdc.gov/az.do 

I think I have a sexually transmitted disease (STD).  What should I do?

Always consult with your physician.  However, if you would like to speak to someone confidentially about your concern, you may call Clay County Communicable Disease Section at (816) 476-4186 or (816) 476-4129.

How can I prevent the spread of disease?

Hand washing is one of the most important things you can do to keep from getting sick and from spreading germs to others.  The Center for Disease Control and Prevention has the following great website.  Use your freshly washed hands to left click on the address for useful information and resources on clean hands.

                        http://www.cdc.gov/cleanhands/ 

http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/op/handwashing.htm