Treatment for Kids and Babies
📞 Call your doctor right away if your baby is less than two months old and has a fever; has a fever of 100.4 degrees or higher lasting more than three days; has labored breathing, including wheezing, fast breathing or shortness of breath; is dehydrated (e.g., has fewer wet diapers) along with not eating or drinking; and/or feels constant ear pain.
🏥 Visit the emergency department if your baby is less than 28 days old with a fever of 100.4 degrees or more; has severe difficulty breathing; is showing significant changes in their mental state like decreased activity and alertness; and/or cheeks, lips, tongue and inside of mouth appear bluish, indicating your child may have low oxygen.
👶🏾 If your baby is sick, be sure they get plenty of rest and stay hydrated. If your baby is breastfeeding, continue to nurse frequently. For formula-fed babies, offer formula as usual. If your baby is over six months old, you can offer small sips of water.
❗ Watch for signs of dehydration like a dry or sticky mouth, little to no tears when crying, fewer than six wet diapers per day or a sunken soft spot on the baby’s head. If you spot any of these signs, call your doctor.
💦 Use a cool-mist humidifier in your baby’s room to help ease congestion and make breathing more comfortable. Make sure to clean the humidifier frequently to prevent mold from forming.
✔ If the baby’s nose is blocked with mucus, put a few drops of saline (salt water) into their nose and then gently suction the mucus out with a bulb syringe.
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Comparison Option 1
Traditional Medicare
✅PRO: Nearly all doctors and hospitals participate nationwide
❌CON: Supplement plans may be used to reduce out-of-pocket costs
Medicare Advantage
✅PRO: Bundled coverage for hospitals, physicians and prescription drugs
❌CON: Limited networks of hospitals and physicians
Your choice will influence your access to hospitals, health care providers and prescription drugs.
➡️ Talk to your health care provider about whether they participate in the plan you are considering.
Comparison Option 2
Traditional Medicare
✅PRO: Doctors and patients determine
treatments
❌CON: Prescription drug coverage is a separate plan
Medicare Advantage
✅PRO: Some plans provide additional benefit options such as vision or dental care
❌CON: Prior authorization requirements can delay care and complicate treatment
Your choice will influence your treatment and coverage options.
➡️Talk to your health care provider about whether they participate in the plan you are considering.
Comparison Option 3
Traditional Medicare
✅PRO: Nearly all doctors and hospitals participate nationwide
❌CON: Supplement plans may be used to reduce out-of-pocket costs
Medicare Advantage
✅PRO: Bundled coverage for hospitals, physicians and prescription drugs
❌CON: Limited networks of hospitals and physicians
It’s important to understand if your hospital and health care providers are in network before making your decision.
➡️Talk to your health care provider about whether they participate in the plan you are considering.
Comparison Option 4
Traditional Medicare
✅PRO: Doctors and patients determine
treatments
❌CON: Prescription drug coverage is a separate plan
Medicare Advantage
✅PRO: Some plans provide additional benefit options such as vision or dental care
❌CON: Prior authorization requirements can delay care and complicate treatment
➡️Talk to your health care provider about whether they participate in the plan you are considering.
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Get Out The Vote 2024
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Encourage your patients, staff and community members to make their voices heard in this year's general election. These resources promote the importance of exercising the right to vote.
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Monday, Oct. 7, through Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024
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Register To Vote By Oct. 9
⌚ The deadline to register to vote in the Nov. 5 general election is tomorrow, Oct. 9!
📋 You can register online or in person at your local election office.
✔ If you’re already registered, check your voter registration status to ensure it’s up to date.
➡ Learn more: https://www.missourihealthmatters.com/blog/make-your-voice-heard-vote-nov-5
Wednesday, Oct. 8
Request An Absentee Ballot
If you are unable to vote in person on Election Day, request an absentee ballot from your local election authority in person, by mail, by fax or by email.
Absentee ballot requests must be received by your local election authority no later than 5 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 22.
➡ Request an absentee ballot here: https://www.sos.mo.gov/CMSImages/ElectionGoVoteMissouri/AbsenteeBallotRequestForm.pdf
Tuesday, Oct. 22
No-Excuse Absentee Voting Open
Through Monday, Nov. 4, the day before the election, you may vote a no-excuse absentee ballot in person at a location designated by your local election authority.
📍 Find your local election authority: https://www.sos.mo.gov/elections/govotemissouri/localelectionauthority
Tuesday, Oct. 22 - Monday, Nov. 4
Finish Your Ballot
Election Day is fast approaching and there’s more than the presidency at stake. Federal, statewide and local elections all have an impact on our daily lives.
Make informed decisions and research the candidates and issues that will be on your ballot.
🗳 Find a sample ballot: https://voteroutreach.sos.mo.gov/portal/
Halloween (Spooky Stat: Voter Turnout)
👻 If you don't vote, the results of Tuesday’s election may haunt you.
Make your voice heard on important issues and get to the polls on Tuesday, Nov. 5.
➡ Learn more: https://www.missourihealthmatters.com/blog/make-your-voice-heard-vote-nov-5
Wednesday, Oct. 30 or Thursday, Oct. 31
Halloween (Beetlejuice)
Saying “Beetlejuice” three times may make him appear, but there’s no magic spell that allows you to go back in time and vote.
Don’t miss your chance to make your voice heard on important issues and get to the polls on Tuesday, Nov. 5.
➡ Learn more: https://www.missourihealthmatters.com/blog/make-your-voice-heard-vote-nov-5
Wednesday, Oct. 30 or Thursday, Oct. 31
Make A Plan
Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 5.
📅 Put the date on your calendar and plan to get to the polls.
📍 Polling places will be open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Find your polling place: https://voteroutreach.sos.mo.gov/portal/
💬 Spread the word. Remind your loved ones to vote.
🚗 Offer to drive friends and family to the polls who don’t have access to transportation.
🗳 You may vote a no-excuse absentee ballot in person at your local election authority through Monday, Nov. 4.
Vote Tomorrow
Tomorrow is Election Day. Make your voice heard.
📍 Polling places will be open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Find your polling place: https://voteroutreach.sos.mo.gov/portal/
Monday, Nov. 4
Vote Today
It’s Election Day! Polls are open until 7 p.m.
📍 Find your polling place: https://voteroutreach.sos.mo.gov/portal/
💬 Spread the word. Remind your loved ones to vote.
Tuesday, Nov. 5
There's Still Time To Vote
Polls are open until 7 p.m. If you are in line by 7 p.m., stay in line. You have the right to cast your vote.
📍 Find your polling place: https://voteroutreach.sos.mo.gov/portal/
Tuesday, Nov. 5
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Respiratory Virus and Vaccine Awareness
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These resources are intended to raise awareness of various respiratory viruses, and prevention and mitigation strategies, including vaccination.
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Spread awareness, not germs.
🩺 Provider resources: https://web.mhanet.com/media-library/2024-respiratory-virus-infection-vaccine-recommendations/
📣 Social media toolkit: https://socialpresskit.com/missouri-hospital-association#respiratory-virus-and-vaccine-awareness
💻 Public resources: https://www.missourihealthmatters.com/blog/respiratory-virus-resources-flu-covid-19-and-rsv
Protect yourself and your loved ones.
➡ Learn more: https://www.missourihealthmatters.com/blog/respiratory-virus-resources-flu-covid-19-and-rsv
Vaccines are available.
🩹 Find a vaccine: https://www.vaccines.gov/search/
It’s not too late.
💉 Find a vaccine: https://www.vaccines.gov/search/
RSV Prevention Options
➡ Learn more: https://www.cdc.gov/rsv/vaccines/index.html
Stay healthy.
🧼 Wash your hands frequently.
🏡 Stay home when you are sick.
🚫 Do not kiss infants and young children who are at high risk for severe infection from RSV and other viruses if you have symptoms of a respiratory illness.
🤧 Cough and sneeze into your elbow.
✖ Avoid touching your face.
🩹 Get vaccines if eligible.
Healthy and Happy Holidays
🧼 Wash your hands frequently.
🏡 Stay home when you are sick.
🚫 Do not kiss infants and young children who are at high risk for severe infection from RSV and other viruses.
🤧 Cough and sneeze into your elbow.
✖ Avoid touching your face.
🩹 Get vaccines if eligible.
Treatment Options
🧪 Flu tests can be administered by your health care provider. COVID-19 tests are available from your provider and also are widely available at your local pharmacy and other retailers.
🔗 Learn more about treatment options for COVID-19 and the flu: https://www.missourihealthmatters.com/blog/respiratory-virus-resources-flu-covid-19-and-rsv
📅 Reminder: Don’t forget to check the expiration date on your at-home COVID-19 tests, especially if they were not purchased recently: https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/coronavirus-covid-19-and-medical-devices/home-otc-covid-19-diagnostic-tests
Virus Symptoms
➡ Respiratory virus resources: https://www.missourihealthmatters.com/blog/respiratory-virus-resources-flu-covid-19-and-rsv
Updated Vaccinations
These mutations, or changes to the virus, make it harder for the body to identify the virus and mount an immune response provided by a previous vaccine or infection. To respond to this, vaccines are updated to provide protection against the most likely strain that is circulating so your body is more likely to identify the virus and mount an immune response to either lessen or prevent the disease.
Other viruses that cause disease either do not mutate quickly or mutate in a way that doesn't affect your body's ability to recognize the virus so updated vaccines are not needed because your body is still able to identify the virus and initiate an immune response to fight it because of the original vaccine.
🔗 Learn more about common respiratory viruses, and how to protect yourself against them: https://www.missourihealthmatters.com/blog/respiratory-virus-resources-flu-covid-19-and-rsv
Free COVID Tests
🔗 https://covidtests.gov/
📞 1-800-232-0233
Learn more about how to protect yourself and your loved ones from respiratory viruses this fall and winter ➡ https://www.missourihealthmatters.com/blog/respiratory-virus-resources-flu-covid-19-and-rsv
October 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
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Recommended Vaccines for Infants
👶🏼 Babies who are newborns and less than one month old should receive an RSV immunization to protect them against severe RSV disease. This dose should be given within a baby’s first week.
🦠 Hepatitis B is an infectious and potentially serious disease that can cause liver damage and liver cancer. There is no cure for hepatitis B. Mothers can unknowingly pass the hepatitis B virus to their babies at birth, which is why babies should get their first dose within 24 hours of birth.
💉 It is recommended for infants to receive a round of vaccinations at one to two months old; four months old; six months old; and between 12 and 23 months of age.
➡ CDC's child and adolescent immunization schedule by age: https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/hcp/imz-schedules/child-adolescent-age.html
Recommended Vaccines for Pregnant People
Keep in mind that many diseases rarely seen in the United States are still common in other parts of the world. Talk to your OB/GYN or midwife about vaccines if you are planning international travel during your pregnancy.
Healthy Pregnancy
💦 Stay hydrated, drink water even in cold weather.
✔ Remain active. Take advantage of nice weather and consider prenatal yoga or other activities when it's cold.
🧼 Avoid people who are sick and wash your hands often.
🏡 Stay home when you are sick and cover your mouth and nose when sneezing or coughing.
Healthy Infants and Children
🧼 Ask guests who have been sick to hold off on visiting until they no longer have symptoms and have been fever-free (without using a fever-reducing medication) for at least 24 hours. Make sure anyone who wants to hold your baby washes their hands beforehand.
✔ Keep an alcohol-based hand sanitizer on hand for times when you cannot wash your hands at a sink.
🏡 Circulate the air in your home.
🤱🏾 According to the CDC, breastfeeding can protect babies from ear infections and stomach bugs. So, if you can breastfeed, continue to do so while a baby is ill to give them extra antibodies and boost their immune system.
🚫 Don’t delay or skip your baby’s vaccines. Following the vaccine schedule from the CDC is the best way to prevent illnesses like measles, meningitis, and chickenpox.
Treatment for Kids and Babies
🏥 Visit the emergency department if your baby is less than 28 days old with a fever of 100.4 degrees or more; has severe difficulty breathing; is showing significant changes in their mental state like decreased activity and alertness; and/or cheeks, lips, tongue and inside of mouth appear bluish, indicating your child may have low oxygen.
👶🏾 If your baby is sick, be sure they get plenty of rest and stay hydrated. If your baby is breastfeeding, continue to nurse frequently. For formula-fed babies, offer formula as usual. If your baby is over six months old, you can offer small sips of water.
❗ Watch for signs of dehydration like a dry or sticky mouth, little to no tears when crying, fewer than six wet diapers per day or a sunken soft spot on the baby’s head. If you spot any of these signs, call your doctor.
💦 Use a cool-mist humidifier in your baby’s room to help ease congestion and make breathing more comfortable. Make sure to clean the humidifier frequently to prevent mold from forming.
✔ If the baby’s nose is blocked with mucus, put a few drops of saline (salt water) into their nose and then gently suction the mucus out with a bulb syringe.
Treatment for Pregnant People
💊 Taking your prenatal vitamin, which contains vitamin C and zinc, is smart even when you’re fighting a cold. Don’t take other supplements beyond your prenatal without your doctor’s approval.
🥤 Drink plenty of fluids and get plenty of rest.
📞 If you are concerned about your symptoms, call your health care provider. Call 911 or go to the hospital if you have trouble breathing; ongoing pain or pressure in the chest; sudden confusion; blue lips or face; and/or symptoms of dehydration.
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Where Passion Meets Purpose
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With hundreds of careers that fit all interests and skill sets, there's a place for everyone in health care. Encourage career seekers to fuel their passions through a meaningful health care career by sharing these resources.
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Pediatrician / Nurse
Speech Therapist
Laboratory Professions
Physical Therapist / Athletic Trainer
EMT / EMS
Security
Engineer / Building Operations
Marketing / Public Relations
Technology
Sterile Processing
Reception / Patient Liasion
Health Care Administration
Nurse
Dietitian
CT / MRI Tech
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