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Johnson County sees uptick in hand, foot and mouth disease
Our community has seen an uptick in hand, foot and mouth disease. While it is not a serious disease, it is very contagious and can spread quickly through schools and daycares. Hand, foot and mouth disease is common in children under 5 years old, but anyone can get it. Symptoms include a fever, eating or…
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COVID-19 testing at JCHC
The Johnson County Healthcare Center offers a couple of options when it comes to COVID-19 testing. When you call The Family Medical Center at JCHC, a medical professional will inform you which test would be best for you. *The prices listed above are just for lab fees. Additional charges may apply. If you have been…
Read MoreAdditional COVID-19 doses recommendation
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is recommending that people with moderately to severely compromised immune systems should receive an additional dose of COVID-19 vaccine. An additional dose can help these people make sure they have enough protection against COVID-19. Additional doses or booster shots are NOT yet available for any other groups.…
Read MorePfizer COVID vaccine receives full approval
Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration gave full approval to the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for those 16 years old and older. “The FDA’s approval of this vaccine is a milestone as we continue to battle the COVID-19 pandemic. While this and other vaccines have met the FDA’s rigorous, scientific standards for emergency use authorization,…
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