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Tick

Lyme Disease in Calvert CountyLyme disease is the most common tick-borne disease in Calvert County as well as in Maryland and the United States. Cases of Lyme disease are found throughout the county and are not concentrated in any particular area. Lyme disease is caused by a bacterium Borellia burgdorferi. ... > Read More

Food Recalls

Townsend Farms Voluntarily Recalls Limited Lots of Frozen Organic Antioxidant Blend Products Due to Possible Health Risk

General Mills Voluntarily Recalls Single-Serve Reduced-Sugar Cinnamon Toast Crunch Bowlpak sold in Foodservice Establishments

Eco-Cuisine Recalls Product Because of Possible Health Risk

Proposed Tattoo Ordinance Regulation of Body Art Studios and Body Piercing and Tattoo Artists
Contact Deputy Health Officer Dan Williams for more information, questions or concerns at: 410-535-5400 x304 or Calvert.Admin@maryland.gov

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Vibrio

Information About Vibrio
The prevalence of noncholera Vibrio infections in the United States have increased in recent years. The combination of increased water temperature and salinity where shellfish are harvested may contribute to the increased contamination rates ... > More Info

Chesapeake Bay

Calvert County Beach Advisories
View the status of beaches in Calvert County, Maryland. Available in map view or as text.

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Hurricane

Reminder: Hurricane Season is Here
Hurricane season starts on June 1st and goes to the end of November. Are you ready? Is your family ready? ... > More Info
CDC's Website has comprehensive information: http://emergency.cdc.gov/disasters/hurricanes/

Cough

Whooping Cough on the Rise
Pertussis (whooping cough) is a very contagious disease caused by a type of bacteria called Bordetella pertussis. Among vaccine-preventable diseases, pertussis is one of the most commonly occurring ones in the United States. ... > More Info

 

  • June – National Safety Month
  • June 26, 2013
    Prevention & Recovery
    Resource Fair Picnic
    1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
    Hallowing Point Park Pavilion
    Learn about programs available at Calvert Substance Abuse Services, Health Department, and other local resources. > More Info

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    Monday – Friday (excluding     holidays) 8:00 am – 5:00 pm.     Community Health clinics end
    at 4:30 pm.

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