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News and Events

 


 

Hurricane Safety Information

 

 Stay safe during hurricane season

 

National Weather Service Website (Click Here)

 

Safety During and After the Storm (English) (Spanish)

 


 

September is National Drug & Alcohol Addiction Recovery Month

 

Join the voices for recovery!

 

Click here for more information

 


 

Moore County Health Department's Patty Kempton Wins

"Communicable Disease Program Spirit Award"

 

Congratulations Patty!  Thanks for all your hard work!

 

Click here to read more

 


  

Pertussis (Whooping Cough):  Who Needs to be Vaccinated?

Adolescents and adults need to be revaccinated, even if they were completely vaccinated as children

 

Get Vaccinated!

 

Pertussis (Whooping Cough):  What You Need to Know  (Click Here)

 

Pertussis Vaccination  (Click Here)

 

DTap Vaccine Information Statement (English) (Spanish) 

 


  


In the News...September, 2010

 

-  How can I tell if my eggs have been recalled?

 

-  September 21st is World Alzheimer's Day

 

-  September 19-25 is National Farm Safety & Health Week

 

-  September is National Cholesterol Education Month

 

-  September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month

 

-  September is Whole Grains Month

 

-  Flu vaccinations recommended for all this season 

 

-  Nationwide egg recall, possible link to salmonella

  

-  Back-to-school immunizations are essential

 

-  FirstHealth's "Exercise is Medicine" program emphasizes physical activity

 

-  Teen vaccination rates increasing across the U.S.

 

-  Bats in your attic?  Be aware of rabies, health risks

 

-  Young atheletes should take precautions in extreme heat

 

-  World Health Organization declares end to 2009 H1N1 flu pandemic

 

-  Bad cholesterol common and screening rates low amoung young adults