Dallas County Health Department

09/04/2026

Our office will be closed Monday for the Labor Day holiday.

09/04/2026

Children are naturally curious. The most common circumstance identified among fatal firearm injuries in children was that the shooter was playing with or showing the firearm to another person. About a third of the time, another child was present to witness the fatal event.

Ensure fi****ms are secured where children will not be able to access them on their own.

09/03/2026

During times of crisis, our brain is overwhelmed and hyper focused. Adding time and distance to lethal means such as prescriptions or fi****ms helps give our brain a chance to regulate and reduces the risk of su***de.

Tools to help make your home safer are available at our office. Drug disposal pouches can deactivate unused pills. Gun locks are available to help secure fi****ms.

09/02/2026

09/02/2026

The MMR vaccine is one of the best tools we have to prevent measles. Measles is very contagious and can cause severe illness, especially in babies and folks with compromised immune systems.

The good news- if you are vaccinated, your risk of getting measles after being exposed is significantly lower. The vaccine is 97% effective at preventing illness!

Don't know if you had the vaccine as a child? Looking for an MMR vaccine to protect you during the current measles outbreak? We have your back! Call us at 515-993-3750 and schedule an MMR vaccine appointment at no cost to you.

09/01/2026

It's going to be hot this week. Seek out cool spaces to give your body a break from the heat!

🥵 Need a break from the heat? Your local library is a great place to cool off!

With hot temperatures expected this week, remember that public libraries throughout Dallas County are a great place to get out of the heat and cool down.

Stay hydrated, take breaks from the heat, and check on your family, friends, and neighbors. ☀️💧

08/31/2026

What can you see? What do you smell? What sounds do you hear? Take some time to thoroughly enjoy the outdoors this week.

08/27/2026

Moms & dads: Measles is in Iowa and that can be scary to think about if you have littles at home. Talk with your child's pediatrician about the MMR vaccine. Vaccination is an amazing tool that helps us to greatly reduce the risk of a measles infection if we are exposed.

First doses of the MMR vaccine are given at 12 months, but an extra dose is possible starting at 6 months if you want protection to start a little earlier.

08/26/2026

Make sure your furry family members are protected. Talk to your vet about rabies vaccination.