Calvert County Health Department
2010-2011 Seasonal Flu Information This year the seasonal flu vaccine will include the H1N1 (swine flu) strain. There is only one flu vaccine needed this year! For full protection against the flu, everyone should be re-vaccinated this fall even if you received the H1N1 vaccine last fall, winter or spring. > 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 morning school-based clinics will begin in October for pre-kindergarten through fifth graders only. Parents do NOT need to be present. > Learn More
Pennsylvania Firm Recalls Ground Beef Products Due to Possible E. coli O26 ContaminationWASHINGTON, August 28, 2010 - Cargill Meat Solutions Corp., a Wyalusing, Pa. establishment, is recalling approximately 8,500 pounds of ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O26, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. > Read More
Blue-Green Algae: Microcystis aeruginosaBlue-green algae blooms have been observed in Lake Lariat in the Chesapeake Ranch Estates. These blooms have been observed intermittently throughout the lake, including the public beach. Swimmers in the Lake are advised that contact with the algae may cause skin irritation or other ill-health effects. For more information go to: Lake Advisory. To learn more about blue-green algae go to: Blue-green Algae
Programs Help Tobacco Users Quit for Good
After 22 years of smoking, Julie, of Huntingtown, "was just truly tired of smoking." Though she had gone without cigarettes during her pregnancies, Julie always started smoking again after the babies were born.
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Calvert County Beach Advisories
View the status of beaches in Calvert County, Maryland. Available in map view or as text.
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Reminder: Hurricane Season is Here
Did you know that hurricane season starts on June 1st and goes to the end of November?
Are you ready?
Is your family ready?
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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
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October 14 , 2010
Flu Vaccination Clinic
4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Huntingtown High School
> More InfoOctober 21 , 2010
Flu Vaccination Clinic
4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Patuxent High School
> More Info
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For After Hours Public Health Emergencies Contact the Control Center at: 410-535-3491
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