On September 19, the CDC released new pneumococcal vaccination recommendations for the adult population.  Adults 65 years of age or older are now recommended to receive a single pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV13, Prevnar-13®), followed by the pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine (PPSV23, Pneumovax®23) 6-12 months later.  For adults who previously received a dose of PPSV23 on or after […]

Fresh artwork from sixteen students at Mt. Ayr Community School is displayed in the Ringgold County Courthouse for the month of October.  The artwork is hanging in stands on the stairways to encourage people to take the stairs as part of making healthier lifestyle choices. Pictured below are Kindergarteners Livia Buckner, Willow Vanderflught, Dylan Smith, […]