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Beat the Heat

High Heat Advisory

Calvert County is set to experience extremely high temperatures during the month of July. If you are in need of a Cooling Center, view our list here. Extreme heat can lead to serious health issues. While anyone can be a victim of heat-related illness, highest risk groups include people under age 5 or over age 65, people with chronic illnesses, people taking certain medications and those who are exercising or working outdoors.

Know the Signs of Heat-Related Illness
Symptoms of heat stroke include: 

  • Confusion, altered mental status, slurred speech 
  • Loss of consciousness (coma) 
  • Hot, dry skin or profuse sweating 
  • Seizures 
  • Very high body temperature 
  • Fatal if treatment delayed

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La Ceiba Foods Latin Market Inc. Recalls Cottage Cheese Products Because of Possible Health Risk
La Ceiba Foods Latin Market Inc. is conducting a recall of Requesón Salvadoreño (Salvadoran Cottage Cheese) and Requesón Mexicano (Mexican Cottage Cheese) products marketed under the La Colonia and Selectos Latinos brands, due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. Listeria monocytogenes is a bacterium that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, older adults, pregnant women, and people with weakened immune systems.
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Clover Hill Dairy Expands Recall to Include All Clover Hill Dairy Brand Cheese Due to Possible Health Risk

Nara Organics Recalls All Lots of Nara Infant Formula Because of Possible Health Risk

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Rabies Prevention
Rabies is a rare but deadly disease caused by the rabies virus. It can be transmitted from an animal infected with rabies to unvaccinated pets and to people. If untreated, rabies is almost always fatal.
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New Covid Vaccine

Heart Disease is Preventable
Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States today. It can be prevented through changes in a person’s lifestyle. For more information, visit The Heart Truth and Take Action for Your Heart: Get Started

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Announcement from Environmental Health
Currently wet season percolation testing is not open. The Division of Environmental Health staff are closely monitoring the water table levels. In accordance with COMAR 26.04.03, percolation testing/site evaluations for subdivision of land should be ... > Learn More

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Destination Wellness
Destination Wellness is a new version of the Highway to Health program. Our focus is on helping people who rely on the emergency room (ER) or ambulance (EMS) as their primary healthcare provider.
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