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1. What types of careers does the Clay County Public Health Center (CCPHC) offer?
2. Do I have to submit a completed application if I'm submitting a resume?
3. Does there have to be an open position for me to apply?
4. Am I required to submit a separate application for each job I want to apply for?
5. What next steps should I take once my application is submitted?

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1. Are the available COVID-19 vaccines safe and effective?
2. Is it safe to get my child vaccinated?
3. Why did it take so long for the FDA to make a decision about vaccines for children under 5?
4. Is it safe to get vaccinated if I am pregnant or breastfeeding?
5. How was the vaccine developed so quickly?
6. What ingredients are used in the vaccines?
7. What are the possible side effects of a COVID-19 vaccine?
8. Who is NOT recommended for each vaccine?
9. Can I get COVID-19 from the vaccine?
10. Is Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen COVID-19 vaccine safe?
11. Does the Johnson & Johnson/Janssen vaccine require special precautions?

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1. When will the emergency order expire?
2. Are there mask requirements in Clay County?
3. What are things businesses can do to keep employees and customers safe?
4. What are additional things restaurants, taverns, and bars can do to promote safety?
5. What is CCPHC currently recommending to schools and early childcare?

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1. What is health?
2. What is public health?
3. What is a public health emergency?
4. What are some emergency preparedness initiatives in Clay County?
5. What are the specific risks for the citizens in Clay County?
6. What is an open Point of Dispensing (POD) site?
7. What is a closed POD site?
8. Does the Clay County Public Health Center recruit volunteers for emergency preparedness and response?

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1. How do I sign up for a food handler or manager class?
2. What recommendations or resources are available for mold?
3. How do I view restaurant inspection results?
4. Can you provide recommendations on septic installers and soil evaluators?

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1. Am I eligible to get a COVID vaccine right now?
2. Where can I get a vaccine? Who is administering the COVID-19 vaccines?
3. Does Clay County Public Health Center offer COVID vaccines?
4. What is the Novavax vaccine and how can I get it?
5. Can I get the J&J vaccine at Clay County Public Health Center?
6. Can I get a bivalent booster at Clay County Public Health Center?
7. How much does it cost to get vaccinated?
8. I have more questions about COVID vaccines. Where can I find more info?

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1. Who is eligible?
2. Who administers the vaccines?
3. Does a parent or guardian need to accompany the student?
4. How much does it cost?
5. What vaccines are offered?
6. Will COVID-19 vaccines be offered?
7. Is participation optional?
8. Where can I get more information or answers to questions?

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1. ¿Cuándo ocurre la despensa móvil?
2. ¿Dónde se lleva a cabo la despensa móvil?
3. ¿Cómo puedo obtener alimentos en este evento?
4. ¿Quiénes pueden obtener alimentos de la despensa móvil?
5. ¿Qué necesito traer o hacer para obtener alimentos?
6. ¿Qué clase de artículos se obtienen en la despensa móvil?
7. ¿Puedo obtener pañales en este evento?
8. ¿Puedo pedir que me entreguen alimentos a domicilio o recogerlos en otro momento?
9. ¿Cómo puedo obtener alimentos si no puedo venir a este evento?
10. ¿Puedo servir como voluntario(a) en este evento?

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1. When is the food pantry?
2. Where does the food pantry take place?
3. Will I need to park and come inside for this event?
4. Who is able to get food from the food pantry?
5. What do I need to bring/do to get food?
6. What items can I get at the food pantry?
7. Can I get diapers at this event?
8. Are dental services still available at this event?
9. Can someone else pick up food for me?
10. Can I have food delivered to me or pick up at another time?
11. How can I get food if I'm not able to come to this event?
12. Can I volunteer at this event?
13. Can I donate food for the pantry?

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1. What is monkeypox?
2. How is monkeypox spread?
3. Who can get monkeypox?
4. What should I do if I have a new or unexplained rash (or other symptoms)?
5. Can I get tested for monkeypox?
6. How can I get vaccinated against monkeypox?
7. Can I get the vaccine if I was exposed to monkeypox more than 14 days ago?
8. Can I get a vaccine to prevent monkeypox even if I have not been exposed, like if I plan to travel to an area that has monkeypox?
9. What can I do to protect myself?
10. How severe can monkeypox be?
11. Is monkeypox going to be another pandemic like COVID-19?
12. How can I learn more about monkeypox?

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1. Who can get Narcan at Clay County Public Health Center?
2. How do I get Narcan at Clay County Public Health Center?
3. How many doses can I get?
4. How much does it cost to get Narcan from CCPHC?
5. How do I use/administer Narcan?
6. What precautions are in place to prevent children from accessing the Narcan?
7. What if I want more than one box of Narcan so that I can share through my job or community group?
8. What are other options for accessing naloxone?
9. How should naloxone be stored?
10. How can I learn more about naloxone and stopping drug overdose?

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1. What is the Omicron variant?
2. Is the Omicron variant in the United States?
3. Is the Omicron variant in Clay County or Missouri?
4. Why should I care about Omicron?
5. Is Omicron more dangerous than other variants?
6. How can I protect myself from Omicron?
7. Do the COVID-19 vaccines protect against Omicron?
8. What are the symptoms of the Omicron variant?
9. Why are there new variants of COVID-19?
10. Can I learn what type of COVID I have?
11. How are variants discovered?
12. How does Omicron compare to Delta?

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1. Can I get a booster shot of the COVID vaccine?
2. Why should children get the COVID-19 vaccine?
3. How soon after having COVID can I get vaccinated?
4. Why should I get vaccinated if I've already had COVID-19?
5. What do I do if I lose my vaccine card?
6. Can I stop wearing a mask and following public health protocols if I am vaccinated?
7. After getting vaccinated, do I still need to quarantine after possible exposures?
8. Can I still catch COVID after being vaccinated? Can I still spread COVID after being vaccinated?
9. After I’ve gotten vaccinated, how long will it take to get immunity?
10. Will I still be protected if I only get one dose? Why is important to get the second dose?
11. If I get symptoms shortly after I’ve been vaccinated, should I get tested?
12. What is community immunity or herd immunity? How many people need to get vaccinated to develop community immunity from COVID-19?
13. Are the vaccines effective against variants?

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1. What are the recent changes to abortion access?
2. Are there any changes in accessing birth control, Plan B or IVF?
3. Is there a plan to take away Plan B?
4. Can pharmacies refuse to give me a medication?
5. What kind of medical care is available in emergencies?
6. Will I be arrested if I go to another state for an abortion?
7. Local Policy
8. Resources

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1. Do I have to make an appointment or can I just walk-in?
2. How do I make an appointment?
3. Do you accept Medicaid or health insurance?
4. Do you ever offer free testing?
5. What do I need to bring for my appointment?
6. What should I expect during my appointment?
7. I am worried because I had unprotected sex with someone I don't know very well last night, should I come in and get tested?
8. I was treated at my doctor's office for chlamydia, but my partner doesn't have a doctor. Can they come to you for treatment?
9. If I have HIV, I would have symptoms, right?
10. What if I want more testing than what CCPHC provides?

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1. If I want to volunteer, is experience necessary?
2. What is the process if I want to volunteer or complete and internship?
3. How often do you need volunteers?

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1. Who in my family is eligible for WIC?
2. Can fathers, grandparents, guardians, or foster parents apply for benefits for the children living in their households?
3. Do I need to be enrolled in Medicaid to participate in WIC?
4. If I already receive SNAP benefits, can I also sign up for WIC?
5. Are there other assistance programs that I might be eligible for?
6. Do I need to be a US citizen to enroll?
7. Can WIC help with special dietary needs?
8. How long do I have to wait for benefits after signing up?
9. Are families ever denied WIC because too many people sign up?