Jackson County Health Department

Latex paint, electronics, and medical waste will not be accepted.

Those born prior to 1985 must contact the Jackson County Clerk’s Office to purchase a birth certificate

The Jackson County Health Department reports mosquitoes were collected on Friday near Murphysboro.

It is important to remember that unvaccinated students who do not have proof of immunity may be excluded from school during disease outbreaks, putting their education and health at risk.

JCHD reminds that now is the time to immunize for Back To School.

Free At-Home Screening Kits available for a limited time.

National Health Department Week is the first week in April each year.

Vaccination times are Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 3:30pm, with Tuesdays going until 5:30pm.

The Jackson County Health Department is having a Moderna booster clinic to help meet demand for the COVID vaccine.It’s taking place at the Carbondale Civic Center November 19th and 20th.

The clinics will offer vaccines to any resident, and will have both first and second dose shots.