Dade County Health Department

09/11/2026

Take a moment today to remember those who lost their lives on 9/11. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸❤️❤️💙💙

09/03/2026

We will be closed Monday Sept 7th in observance of Labor Day.

09/02/2026

Fire calls have increased significantly the last few days. While we are not yet under a warning, please know that conditions are favorable for fires to become out of control.

09/02/2026

September TENTATIVE class schedule! Class times subject to change, so always check our page for any updates on those.

09/02/2026

Do you or your child need the MMR vaccine?
All children are recommended to have 2 doses of MMR vaccines.
Doses are given at:
1st dose: 12–15 months old
2nd dose: 4–6 years old

Adults are recommended to have at least 1 documented dose of MMR. Some adults at higher risk are recommended to have 2 doses if they don't have other evidence of immunity. Doses should be separated at least 28 days apart.
Anyone traveling internationally should be fully vaccinated before traveling. Infants 6–11 months old should get 1 dose of the MMR vaccine before travel. Then they should get 2 more doses after their first birthday.

09/01/2026

As we remain under Heat Advisory from extreme heat conditions, know the signs of heat stroke and what do to if someone is having a heat stroke. If you or someone you know is experiencing heat stroke symptoms, call 911 then immediately move them to air conditioning or in the shade. Follow these steps to try and cool their body temp down until help arrives.
Cool the person through whatever means available. For example:
1. Put the person in a cool tub of water or a cool shower.
2. Spray the person with a garden hose.
3. Sponge the person with cool water.
4. Fan the person while misting with cool water.
5. Place ice packs or cool, wet towels on the neck, armpits and groin.
6. Cover the person with cool, damp sheets.
7. If the person is conscious, offer chilled water, a sports drink containing electrolytes or another nonalcoholic beverage without caffeine.
8. Begin CPR if the person loses consciousness and shows no signs of circulation, such as breathing, coughing or movement.

09/01/2026

Dade County now has a mass notification system to alert you of any emergencies. It is called Hyper-Reach and this is in a partnership with Barton and Dade County.
Dont have a cell phone? You can also use a land line or email.

Dade County now has a mass notification system to alert you of any emergencies. It is called Hyper-Reach and this is in a partnership with Barton and Dade County. You can sign up to get emergency alerts on your cell phone, home phone, emails, and even work phones. Please use the web-link or the phone number provided to sign up! It is very important if you want to receive emergency updates for Dade County.

http://hyper-reach.com/modadesignup.html

(417)279-6121

09/01/2026

Alpha-gal support group meeting September 10th will have guest speaker Dr. Laurel Prichard on dental care for Alpha-gal patients.
If you have any questions about meeting or support group, contact email is on flyer.

08/24/2026

Dreyer's Outshine Fruit Bars recall.

August 18, 2026 - Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream, Inc. is voluntarily recalling a limited number of select flavors of Outshine Fruit Bars due to possible foreign material contamination with glass. Products affected include Outshine Strawberry, Watermelon, Grape, Tangerine and Black Cherry 6-Count 2.5 ou...