Wayne County Health Center

09/04/2026

We hope you all have a safe and fun Labor Day weekend. We will re-open on September 8, 2026 at 8:00 a.m.

09/03/2026

🚨 FOOD RECALL ALERT – PLEASE CHECK YOUR FREEZERS 🚨
A recall has been issued for Great Value Organic Triple Berry Blend 10 oz due to potential contamination with E. coli O145.
Please check your freezer for the following product:
Great Value Organic Triple Berry Blend – 10 oz
• UPC: 7874211226
• Lot Code: 6040 01-6
• Best If Used By: February 9, 2028
⚠️ DO NOT CONSUME the affected product. If you have the recalled product, discard it or return it to Walmart for a full refund.
The recalled product was distributed to select Walmart stores in multiple states, including Missouri. There have been no illnesses associated with this specific product to date.
E. coli O145 can cause severe stomach cramps, diarrhea (which may be bloody), and vomiting. In some cases, infection can lead to a serious complication known as hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS).
Please share this information and check your freezer!

08/31/2026

08/25/2026

Sadly, 40% of rabies victims are children under 15.

We can teach our children about dogs and their behaviour to prevent bites 🐕

08/25/2026

Drivers, when you see a stopped school bus, stay alert and follow the law. Children may not be aware of traffic and dart unexpectedly into the roadway.

>>News release with safety tips in comments

08/19/2026

*After Hours Clinic*

Our office will stay open until 6 p.m. tomorrow, August 20, 2026. We will be setup at our office for all Kindergarten shots. We will also be setup at the Back to School Fair to offer Jr. High and High School vaccines. If you have any questions, please feel free to give us a call at (573)224-3218 or stop by our table tomorrow from 3p.m.-6 p.m.

If you are expecting to need vaccines for the upcoming school year, please bring an up-to-date vaccine record with you to the event.

08/14/2026

With high temperatures expected, take a few extra minutes to stay safe: stay hydrated, take breaks, check on loved ones, and NEVER leave a child unattended in a vehicle—even for a short time.

Please share these reminders to help keep our community safe!

https://www.noaa.gov/
https://www.weather.gov/
https://www.osha.gov/heat-exposure

08/13/2026

🚨 FOOD RECALL ALERT 🚨

Select Whole Foods Market salsas, guacamole, pico de gallo, and prepared foods containing jalapeños have been recalled due to possible Salmonella contamination.
The affected products were sold in several states, including Missouri, with Best Before/Best By dates ranging from 8/7/26–8/16/26. Although Wayne County does not have a Whole Foods Market location, we are sharing this information for public awareness.

⚠️ Do not consume recalled products. Please discard them or return them to Whole Foods Market.

🔗 Full recall information:

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/whole-foods-market-announces-recall-select-salsas-guacamole-pico-de-gallo-and-prepared-foods

08/10/2026

08/10/2026

Call the Wayne County Health Center at 573-224-3218 to schedule an appointment for back-to-school immunizations!