Health News & Notices

The best way to prevent the flu is to get an annual flu shot. Everyone 6 months and older should get a flu shot every year, ideally before the end of October. Make time to get your flu shot. It's a small step that can make a big difference!

It's important for those who are in close contact with pigs, dairy cows, poultry, or other animals to get their flu shot as protection against influenza viruses. This includes farmers, workers, and family members or close contacts of farm workers.

The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (Iowa HHS) has confirmed 40 measles cases in Iowa with evidence of person-to-person spread. Visit our Measles page for more information, including where exposures may have occurred.

We will be hosting additional immunization clinics in August as families prepare to head back to school! Call us at 563-326-8618 to make an appointment.

World Breastfeeding Week takes place August 1–7, 2026. This year’s theme is “Breastfeeding for a Sustainable Start in Life: Strengthen What Works." The campaign goal is to build long-term support systems so that all families can breastfeed if they want to. Per the World Alliance for Breastfeeding...