Mitchell County Health Department

10/15/2026

🦠 It’s time for another round of Infection Connection!

Due to ongoing measles outbreaks across the United States, our topic this week is MEASLES! 🚨

💡 DID YOU KNOW? Measles is so contagious that about 9 out of 10 people who come near a person with measles and are not protected by vaccination will also become infected.

ALSO be aware of where you are traveling. For example, on October 5th, 2026 the Governor for the state of New York signed an executive order declaring a Disease Emergency in response to rising measles case rates.

Stay informed, stay protected, and stay connected with Infection Connection! ❤️

📚 See below for source information.

https://www.cdc.gov/measles/data-research/index.html
https://www.cdc.gov/measles/downloads/measles-factsheet-outbreak-508.pdf
https://www.health.ny.gov/diseases/communicable/measles/
https://www.governor.ny.gov/executive-order/no-65-declaring-disaster-emergency-state-new-york-due-ongoing-measles-outbreak

10/15/2026

The Mitchell County Health Department had such a great time at ladies night out. Thanks for everyone who visited our table.

10/13/2026

Come join us and so many other groups at Pretty in Pink ladies night. Tomorrow night 4pm to 7pm. We will be offering Flu vaccine and will have information on all the amazing services we offer. We may or may not also have some goodies!!

10/12/2026

Thank you for the many people who attended our Drive-Thru clinic today. If you haven't received your annual flu (influenza) vaccine and plan to here is some opportunities for you.

Also don't forget to take advantage of our Health Fair happening next week!!

Give us a call if you have any questions or need an appointment 785-738-5175

10/12/2026

Trying our drive thur Flu Clinic today at the Mitchell County Health Department 10 am to 1 pm. All you need is minimal paperwork and an available arm. Hope to see you there!

10/09/2026

🦠 Introducing Infection Connection! 🩺

Your connection to information about infectious diseases and illnesses! Follow along as we share helpful facts, prevention tips, and ways to keep yourself, your family, and our community healthy.

Stay informed, stay healthy, and stay connected!

📣 First up: Shingrix & Chickenpox! Learn how shingles and chickenpox are connected and what you need to know to help protect yourself and others.

For more information, check out the links below!!

https://www.cdc.gov/chickenpox/index.html
https://www.chop.edu/vaccine-education-center/vaccine-details/varicella-vaccine

10/08/2026

Today is another great opportunity to be able to have easy access to a flu vaccination. Minimal paperwork. In and out service!

10/05/2026

We love getting out in the community to hold Flu (influenza) Clinics. Come see us at S & S Drug Thursday October 8th!

If that date doesn't work for you than you can always call our Health Department at 785-738-5175.
We also have Walk-In Wednesday this week October 7th from 7am to 4:30 pm.

10/02/2026

Check out Kristen's interview

Kristen Kadel with the Mitchell County Health Department stops in and talks with Lydia and Blake about the Drive Through Flu Clinic October 12th from 10-1, the Walk in Flu Clinic October 7th from 7…

09/29/2026

Please take notice due to forecast we will be unable to host the Drive-Thru Flu Clinic, however we will accept walk-ins tomorrow 7am to 10am.