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Atchison County Health Department’s mission is to maintain, protect and improve the health & well-being of all citizens in Atchison County.
Back-to-School Vaccinations
Attention all parents and guardians! 
Prepare your child for a successful return to school with Back-to-School Vaccines! 
How to make an appointment? Call (660) 736-4121. Our friendly staff will be more than happy to help you in registering and answering any questions you may have. 
We look forward to seeing you 
Community Health Needs Assessment:
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FREE LAB DRAWS AVAILABLE:
Who: Women 18 to 44 years old
Where: Atchison County Health Department
What: Complete Blood Count, Complete Metabolic Count, HgbA1c, Lipid Panel
When: Monday – Thursday, Call 660-736-4121 to an appointment
Why: To screen for health issues, discuss results, and provide referrals.
We value providing services in a confidential, consistent, and dedicated manner that include vital records, immunizations, WIC, environmental health, family planning clinics, breast & cervical cancer screening, community outreach programs and health education.
Birth & death certificates are available at the Health Center from 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Monday – Thursday. Same-day service is available to walk-in customers. You must have a photo identification card of some kind (driver’s license, work I.D., etc.) to obtain the copies. Birth certificates are $15 and Death certificates are $14 for the 1st printed certificate and $11 for each additional printed at the same visit.
Immunizations are available Monday through Thursday.
If you are able to call ahead so we can prepare, please do. 660-736-4121.
Women, Infants and Children (WIC) is a special supplemental nutrition program which provides services to pregnant women, new mothers, infants and children up to their 5th birthday based on nutritional risk and income eligibility. The primary services provided are health screening, risk assessment, nutrition education and counseling, breastfeeding promotion and referrals to health care.
Please call for appointments.
CIVIL RIGHTS STATEMENT: https://health.mo.gov/living/families/wic/frauddatalinks/nondiscrimination/
Show Me Healthy Women (SMHW) offers free breast and cervical cancer screenings for Missouri women ages 35-64 years old who meet income and insurance guidelines. We have clinics once a month. Please call for an appointment at 660-736-4121.
COVID vaccine walk-in clinics are offered Tuesdays and Thursdays at Atchison County Health Department – 421 Main, Tarkio, MO.
COVID-19 Vaccines are FREE.
Moderna and Pfizer bivalent vaccines are available.
The new monovalent XBB.1.5 vaccine will be expected to arrive late September or early October 2023.
Starting October 2, 2023, FLU Shots will be available Monday – Thursday for ages 6mo and older. Walk-ins welcome.
We will have the HIGH DOSE Flu vaccine available this 2023 season.
Flu shots are 100% covered with most insurances. If your insurance does not cover, or you do not have insurance, there will be no charge to you.
COVID-19 TESTING
Atchison County Health Department continues to have COVID-19 antigen & PCR testing by appointment Monday through Thursday.
Please call 660-736-4121 to make an appointment. Testing is done car-side.
COVID VACCINE UPDATES
Pfizer & Moderna Bivalent Booster vaccines are available.
If you need us to come to you, please call 660-736-4121.
The new monovalent XBB.1.5 vaccine will be expected to arrive late September or early October 2023.
Please call for an appointment.
COVID-19 vaccines are FREE and appointments are available on Tuesdays and Thursdays. COVID vaccines are available for those ages 6 months and older. To find a COVID-19 vaccine near you, go to www.vaccines.gov and type in your zip code. You can also narrow the search down by type of vaccine and search radius.
Locations for COVID vaccine in Atchison County:
Atchison County Health Department, Tarkio, MO: Appointments available on Tuesdays & Thursdays. Call 660-736-4121 for an appointment.
Rogers Pharmacy, Tarkio, MO: Call 660-736-5512 for an appointment
Stoner Drug, Rock Port, MO: Call 660-744-2433 for an appointment
IT’S FLU SEASON!
Getting an annual flu vaccine is the first and best way to protect yourself and your family from the flu. Everyone 6 months of age and older should get a flu vaccine every season.
Starting October 2, 2023, FLU Shots will be available Monday – Thursday for ages 6mo and older. Walk-ins welcome.
We will have the HIGH DOSE Flu vaccine available this 2023 season.
Flu shots are 100% covered with most insurances. If your insurance does not cover, or you do not have insurance, there will be no charge to you.
If any businesses are interested in hosting a covid or flu clinic, please call 660-736-4121.
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What does the Health Department offer Atchison County residents?
Monitor the health status of Atchison County to identify & prevent health problems
Emergency preparedness planning and education – including COVID-19 response
COVID-19 testing and vaccinations
Food inspections of all food establishments in Atchison County
Safety, sanitation & fire safety inspections of day cares & lodging
Private drinking water testing
Birth and Death Certificates
Infant, Child & Adult Immunizations
Annual Flu shots
Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) testing & follow-up
Communicable disease investigations and follow-up
Tuberculosis Skin testing & follow-up
WIC (Women, Infants & Children nutrition program)
Breast & Cervical Cancer Control program including referrals for free mammograms for those who qualify
Family planning, pregnancy testing, affordable birth control for women and men
Lead testing & lead poisoning prevention
Health counseling & health education
Community Closet donation room
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Contact Us
421 Main
Tarkio, MO 64491
Phone: 660-736-4121
Fax: 660-736-5533
Hours: Mon – Thur 7:30 am – 5:30 pm
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