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2011-2012 Seasonal Flu InformationOnce again, the seasonal flu vaccine will include the H1N1 (swine flu) strain. There is only one flu vaccine needed. For full protection against the flu, everyone should be vaccinated this fall even if you received the seasonal vaccine in the past year. You can get vaccinated at the health department Monday through Friday, 8:30 am – 10:00 am.
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Food Recall Notices

Four Star Import & Distribution Inc. Issues An Alert On Uneviscerated Fish

King And Prince Seafood Corp. Issues Voluntary Recall Notice On Nova Style Cold Smoked Salmon And Sable Fish Lox, Salmon Sushi Fillets, And Salmon Trim Because Of Possible Health Risk

J.M. Smucker Company Announces a Limited Voluntary Recall
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What You Need to Know About RabiesSince January 2010, Calvert County has reported 4 foxes, 4 raccoons and 1 bat that tested positive for rabies. > Learn More

Public/Private School Flu InitiativeThe health department will partner with the public and private schools and offer free nasal spray seasonal flu vaccinations to elementary school students in Calvert County. These school-based clinics are for pre-kindergarten through fifth graders only. Parents do NOT need to be present. ... > More Info

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World AIDS Day

2012- Get Serious About Quitting
It's never too late to say goodbye to tobacco. Calvert County Health Department is offering a free 8 week program to help you kick the habit. Program starts March 8, 2012 and registration is required, so please don't delay. > More Info

Cataloupe

Multistate Outbreak of Listeriosis Update
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are investigating a multistate outbreak of listeriosis in coordination with state and local health departments,
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Vibrio

Information About Vibrio
Vibrio species are natural inhabitants of sea water. Noncholera Vibrio infections are classified into two groups: those that require salt water for growth, and those that do not.
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Raccoon

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 8, 2012
    Free 8 Week Smoking
    Cessation Program
    Thursdays 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
    To Be Announced
    Registration is required
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  • March 8, 2012
    Free 8 Week Smoking
    Cessation Program
    Thursdays 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
    Northeast Community Center, Chesapeake Beach
    Registration is required
    > Learn More

      

   

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