Check for Ticks! Check your body for ticks after being outdoors, even in your own yard. Stop Ticks! When you’re outside this spring and summer, prevent tick bites and reduce your risk of tick-borne disease by following these tips. Tick Removal Remove a tick from your skin as soon as you notice it.
Tick-Borne Disease Information In the United States, ticks are responsible for more human disease than any other insect.
Insect Repellent Repellents are an important tool to assist people in protecting themselves from mosquito-borne diseases.
Use of Repellent on Children Always follow the recommendations appearing on the product label when using repellent on children.
Fish Advisory Annually, the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) works with the Missouri Department of Conservation and other agencies to evaluate the amount of contaminants in Missouri sport-caught fish.
Missouri Department of Conservation On the water, there are no cars, no rush hour, and no deadlines–just a chance to relax. Fishing is a great way to spend time with family and friends, creating memories that will last a lifetime. For a vacation or a quiet Saturday morning, fishing gets you away from it all.
Rabies is a viral disease of mammals and is transmitted primarily through bites. Annually, 7,000 to 8,000 rabid animals are detected in the United States, with more than 90 percent of the cases in wild animals. Rabies is found naturally in Missouri, occurring primarily in bats and skunks, although other animals are also found rabid each year, including domestic species such as dogs, cats, horses, and cattle.
Kids are naturally drawn to animals. In order to help make "man’s best friend" your child’s best friend, it is important to take into account the guidelines for the safety of your child around animals.
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