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Weather Alert

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT /8 PM EDT/
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Daily heat index values of 100 to 107.

* WHERE...Portions of southern Illinois, southwest Indiana, western
Kentucky, and southeast Missouri.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT /8 PM EDT/ Friday.

* IMPACTS...Prolonged exposure to hot temperatures and high humidity
may cause heat illnesses.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The first prolonged stretch of heat and
humidity of the season will amplify health impacts. Health impacts
will build with each successive day in the heat and humidity.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose
fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning
or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and
heat stroke.

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John J. Pershing VA Medical Center vaccinating all veteran patients regardless of age

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VaccinePoplarBluff
By Danny Valle

POPLAR BLUFF, Mo (WSIL) -- The John J. Pershing VA Medical Center in Poplar Bluff is now vaccinating all Veteran patients for COVID-19, regardless of age.

Chief Nurse and vaccination clinic coordinator, Bailey Wells explained that age and/or medical restrictions have been lifted.  “We have successfully vaccinated a large portion of our priority groups, and with the increased availability of vaccine, all VA patients may now schedule an appointment to be vaccinated,� said Wells. 

Wells explained, “The vaccine each Veteran receives will depend on availability at the time of vaccination.â€Â�

The clinic is expected to remain in operation for the foreseeable future. “We will continue to vaccinate Veterans as long as we have vaccine; we remain committed to doing as much as possible to see that our patients can have added protection to combat this virus.�

Veterans interested in receiving the vaccine may call 573-686-4151 or 1-888-557-8262 and push �2� to schedule an appointment.

Vaccinations can only be provided to Veterans who are enrolled for VA health care services.  To inquire about eligibility to enroll, Veterans may call 573-778-4680.

Coronavirus Resources

  • Are you fully vaccinated? for guidance from the CDC.
  •  for the latest information from the Illinois Department of Public Health.
  • Looking for local information on the COVID-19 vaccine? .
  • for News 3 WSIL's latest coronavirus coverage.