Calvert County Health Department
Seasonal and H1N1 (Swine) Flu Clinic March 18 There is a newly rescheduled mass vaccination clinic on Thursday, March 18 from 4-7 pm at the health department. The flu is unpredictable, so the Calvert County Health Department encourages everyone to get vaccinated for both seasonal and H1N1 (Swine) flu. Both vaccines are also available at the health department without an appointment
H1N1 vaccine may now be administered to all Marylanders who wish to be vaccinated. It is important that all persons in the five target groups continue to get vaccinated as they have an increased risk of complications from the virus. ... > Learn More
H1N1 (Swine) Flu InformationThe H1N1 (Swine) flu continues to circulate and has caused millions of Americans to become ill. Calvert County Health Department (CCHD) has a total of 64 lab confirmed cases since H1N1 (Swine) flu testing began last spring. Health care providers can clinically diagnose a patient with the flu without testing. Testing is only recommended for persons hospitalized or involved in an outbreak.
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Centers for Disease Control: http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/
Flu Information Line: 410-535-5400 x349
Salmonella Tennessee Identified in a Processed Food Ingredient: FDA taking steps to instruct industry and protect consumersMarch 4, 2010 - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is taking steps to protect the public following the early identification of Salmonella Tennessee in one company’s supply of hydrolyzed vegetable protein (HVP). This is a common ingredient used most frequently as a flavor enhancer in many processed foods, including soups, sauces, chilis, stews, hot dogs, gravies, seasoned snack foods, dips and dressings. ... > Learn More
Johnny's Fine Foods Recalls Johnny's French Dip Powdered Au Jus Because of Possible Health RiskFebruary 26, 2010 - Tacoma, WA - Johnny's Fine Foods of Tacoma, Wash., Johnny's Fine Foods is recalling French Dip Powdered Au Jus in 6oz bottles and French Dip Powdered Au Jus in 1.1oz foil packets, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. ... > Learn More
Keep Your Colon Rollin’!
Registration is open for the Calvert County Health Department’s Fifth Annual Keep Your Colon Rollin’! 5k Walk/Run. This years event takes place on Saturday, March 27, 2010 at 10:30 am at Jefferson Patterson Park in Saint Leonard ... > More Info
Winter Weather: Hypothermia
When exposed to cold temperatures, your body begins to lose heat faster than it can be produced. Prolonged exposure to cold will eventually use up your body’s stored energy. The result is hypothermia, or abnormally low body temperature. > More Info
Rabies Prevention
Rabies is a deadly disease that can be transmitted from an animal infected with rabies to unvaccinated pets and to people. If untreated, rabies is almost always fatal. Rabies is known to exist in all counties in Maryland. > More Info
- March
Colorectal Cancer
Awareness Month
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- March 27, 2010
Keep Your Colon Rollin' 5K Event
10:30 am Race Start
Jefferson Patterson Park
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