The Livingston County Health Department is required by the state of Missouri to have a plan in place, should there be an outbreak of Avian Influenza in our area. Administrator Katie Stephens spoke with the Board of Trustees about the plan.
Must have a plan in place.
Stephens explained what prompts a response.
Triggers include exposure, fever, and respiratory distress.
Stephens stated there are NO active local issues at this time, but they are prepared to respond if the need arises.