Calvert County Health Department
Recall of Jalapeno Peppers, Serrano Peppers, and Avocados Because of Possible Health Risk
Grande Produce, LTD. CO of Hidalgo, Texas is recalling Jalepeno Peppers, Serrano Peppers, and Avocados, all sizes, with lot #HUE08160090889 because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis. No illnesses associated with this recall have been reported to date ... > Learn More
Introduction to Calvert County's Pandemic Flu PlanThe following is the Calvert County Health Department’s Plan for Pandemic Flu. The plan was updated using comments and suggestions from the town hall meeting of February 2, 2008. An important concept from that meeting is that citizens need to prepare for pandemic flu to protect themselves, their loved ones and their community ... > Learn More
How to prepare for Pandemic flu ... > Learn More
Preventing Heat Related Illness
Your best defense against heat-related illness is prevention. Staying cool and making simple changes in your fluid intake, activities, and clothing during hot weather can help you remain safe and healthy....
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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
What You Need to Know about Mercury in Fish and Shellfish
The Maryland Department of the Environment monitors and evaluates contamination levels in fish, shellfish, and crabs throughout Maryland and issues guidelines for recreationally caught fish. > More Info
- August 23, 2008
Health, Beauty, and Finance Workshop
Various Speakers on above topics
10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Carroll Western Church
2325 Adelina Rd, Prince Frederick - September 14, 2008
Health Fair
10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Huntingtown United Methodist Church - September 26, 2008
Youth Day
Calvert County Fair, Barstow - view all events and schedules
