Blog

Here you will find our latest blog posts with information that we want to share with our communities. They are categorized so that you can easily narrow down what you are searching for and provide links and more within each blog! Our duty is to educate the community on health and safety and here you will find just that...and more!

Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine Now Available
Agency, Awareness, COVID-19, Health Advisories, Notices
By PCHD Web Admin / September 19, 2022

Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine Now Available

We now offer the Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine. The Novavax COVID-19 vaccine is authorized as a 2-dose primary series only—and not...

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*UPDATED* Pfizer & Moderna bivalent boosters now available
Agency, Awareness, COVID-19, Events, Notices
By PCHD Web Admin / September 12, 2022

*UPDATED* Pfizer & Moderna bivalent boosters now available

*Updated 9/15/2022 to include Moderna bivalent boosters* We are now stocked with the Pfizer & Moderna bivalent boosters and have...

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Emergency Preparedness Month GIVE-A-WAYS!
Agency, Awareness, Notices
By PCHD Web Admin / September 1, 2022

Emergency Preparedness Month GIVE-A-WAYS!

Being ready during an emergency takes preparation. Knowing what to do and how to react doesn’t come naturally, it’s something...

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Missouri DHSS launches new department brand
Awareness, Notices
By PCHD Web Admin / September 1, 2022

Missouri DHSS launches new department brand

JEFFERSON CITY, MO -- The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) announced today the launch of its new...

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COVID-19 Boosters Temporarily Out-of-Stock
Agency, Awareness, COVID-19, Health Advisories, Notices
By PCHD Web Admin / September 1, 2022

COVID-19 Boosters Temporarily Out-of-Stock

Per the CDC guidance released on 8/31/22 PCHD currently does not have the appropriate COVID 19 vaccines on hand to...

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Parent Survey for Marion, Ralls, Monroe, Pike and Shelby counties
Agency, Awareness, Notices
By PCHD Web Admin / August 22, 2022

Parent Survey for Marion, Ralls, Monroe, Pike and Shelby counties

The Office of Childhood is seeking the input of Missouri families to ensure our state serves families in the best...

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Flu & COVID-19 Shot Clinics Scheduled
Agency, COVID-19, Events, Notices
By PCHD Web Admin / August 18, 2022

Flu & COVID-19 Shot Clinics Scheduled

We have plenty of Flu & COVID-19 shot clinics scheduled throughout Pike County in September & October! Some are drive...

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Community Resource Fairs Scheduled
Agency, Events
By PCHD Web Admin / August 18, 2022

Community Resource Fairs Scheduled

Our agency recently was able to start a new program "COVID-19 Health Disparities" that is grant-funded and allows our agency...

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COVID-19 TESTING AT PCHD
Agency, Awareness, COVID-19, Events, Notices
By PCHD Web Admin / August 16, 2022

COVID-19 TESTING AT PCHD

Pike County Health Department has a limited supply of free at home self-administer test available for any individual 2 years...

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Stay on track with your child’s vaccinations
Agency, Awareness, Health Advisories, Notices
By PCHD Web Admin / August 10, 2022

Stay on track with your child’s vaccinations

As a parent, you want to keep your children safe. Routine childhood vaccinations are an important way to ensure that your child...

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