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For Immediate Release:Nov. 30, 2021 Media Contact:Lisa Cox, Missouri Department of Health and Senior ServiceLisa.Cox@health.mo.gov JEFFERSON CITY, MO – On Nov. 26, the World Health Organization classified a new variant named Omicron, B.1.1.529, as a Variant of Concern. Staff with the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) are working closely with federal officials to stay apprised of information […]
News Releases | Health & Senior Services
For Immediate Release:Nov. 30, 2021 Media Contact:Lisa Cox, Missouri Department of Health and Senior ServiceLisa.Cox@health.mo.gov JEFFERSON CITY, MO – On Nov. 26, the World Health Organization classified a new variant named Omicron, B.1.1.529, as a Variant of Concern. Staff with the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) are working closely with federal officials to stay apprised of information […]
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For Immediate Release:November 19, 2021 Media Contact:Lisa Cox, Missouri Department of Health and Senior ServicesLisa.Cox@health.mo.gov JEFFERSON CITY, MO – The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) has amended the state’s standing orders for COVID-19 vaccine administration immediately authorizing use of a single booster dose for all individuals ages 18 and older after completion […]
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Analysis highlights the effectiveness of vaccine Media Contact:Lisa Cox, Missouri Department of Health and Senior ServicesLisa.Cox@health.mo.gov JEFFERSON CITY, MO – A new addition to the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) statewide COVID-19 dashboard finds that vaccination remains a strong defense against the virus, and that older age and health co-morbidities are strongly […]
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Media Contact:Lisa CoxMissouri Department of Health and Senior ServicesLisa.Cox@health.mo.gov JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Each year, an estimated 5 million older adults are abused, neglected, bullied or exploited. World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) was launched in 2006 by the International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse and the World Health Organization at the United […]
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Media Contact:Lisa CoxMissouri Department of Health and Senior ServicesLisa.Cox@health.mo.gov JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Each year, an estimated 5 million older adults are abused, neglected, bullied or exploited. World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) was launched in 2006 by the International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse and the World Health Organization at the United […]
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Media Contact:Lisa Cox, Missouri Department of Health and Senior ServicesLisa.Cox@health.mo.gov JEFFERSON CITY, MO – The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) has adopted the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) recommendation for children ages 5-11 to receive the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine. The CDC’s recommendation, announced yesterday, was made based on an in-depth […]
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Media Contact:Lisa Cox, Missouri Department of Health and Senior ServicesLisa.Cox@health.mo.gov JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Missouri WIC is temporarily increasing the Cash Value Benefit for Fruit and Vegetable Purchases (CVB) during November and December to $24 per month for children, $43 per month for pregnant and postpartum participants and $47 per month for breastfeeding participants. Standard […]
News Releases | Health & Senior Services
Media Contact:Lisa Cox, Missouri Department of Health and Senior ServicesLisa.Cox@health.mo.gov JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Missouri WIC is temporarily increasing the Cash Value Benefit for Fruit and Vegetable Purchases (CVB) during November and December to $24 per month for children, $43 per month for pregnant and postpartum participants and $47 per month for breastfeeding participants. Standard […]
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For Immediate Release:October 22, 2021 Media Contact:Lisa Cox, Missouri Department of Health and Senior ServicesLisa.Cox@health.mo.gov JEFFERSON CITY, MO — Following federal guidance issued from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) has amended the state’s standing orders for Moderna and Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) COVID-19 […]