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Frequently Asked Questions

The material in this question and answer series is for your information only. It is not legal advice and is not designed to be used in place of legal advice. You should consult your own attorney for legal advice. The St. Joseph Legal Department provides this series to provide a general summary of procedures concerning violations of city ordinances in the City of St. Joseph, Missouri. It is issued to inform generally, not to advise of specific rights. As with any general information, the answers given here may not specifically apply to you.
How can I be certain my breastfed baby is getting enough to eat?
Breastfeeding is the perfect food for babies. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends breastfeeding as the best source of nutrition through at least the first birthday and longer when possible. Parents should look for certain characteristics to help identify the signs of a healthy, well-fed newborn. A baby should have a minimum of six wet diapers and three bowel movements per day after the third day of life; a weight loss no greater than 7 to 10 percent of the child's birth weight; and show a weight gain beginning the second week of life. For guidance on breastfeeding, contact WIC, a lactation specialist at Heartland Regional Medical Center New Beginnings or a local chapter of the La Leche League http://www.lalecheleague.org/

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1. How do I get a copy of my birth certificate?
2. What do I need a birth certificate for?
3. Can I get a death certificate from your office?
4. How can I pay for a birth or death certificate?
5. How do I make a change to a certificate?
6. How do I obtain a copy of a birth certificate from another state?
7. I live out of state and need a copy of a Missouri birth or death certificate in a hurry. What other options are there?
8. I’m traveling to another country. Do I need any vaccinations?
9. How prepared are St. Joseph and the rest of Buchanan County for a bioterrorism attack?
10. Is there a charge for children or adult immunizations?
11. Do I need to start all my shots over if I’m late getting one of my immunizations?
12. Is there a charge for a pregnancy test?
13. How can I get temporary Missouri HealthNet?
14. What is the HIV test?
15. What is WIC?
16. How do I get WIC?
17. What foods can I get on WIC?
18. What do we bring to the certification/recertification?
19. How can I be certain my breastfed baby is getting enough to eat?
20. Where can I get more formula?
21. Where are the food pantries?
22. What are some phone numbers of various community help programs?