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To help you understand what vaccines you (those 11 years and older) might need, you can complete the Adolescent and Adult Vaccine Quiz online. Then print your results and discuss them with your doctor or health care professional next time you make an office visit.
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New Service beginning March 2020
Beginning March 2020 - Free Sharps Collection services offered at Van Buren/Cass District Health Department's Hartford and Dowagiac locations. Click HERE for more information.
2019 Novel Corona Virus (2019-nCoV)
CDC is closely monitoring an outbreak of respiratory illness caused by a novel (new) coronavirus (termed “2019-nCoV”) that was first detected in Wuhan City, Hubei Province, China and which continues to expand. Chinese health officials have reported hundreds of infections with 2019-nCoV in China, including outside of Hubei Province. Infections with 2019-nCoV also are being reported in a growing number of countries internationally, including the United States, where the first 2019-nCoV infection was detected in a traveler returning from Wuhan on January 21, 2020. Click the link for more information: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
1/28/2020 To help keep you informed of the rapidly developing situation surrounding the novel coronavirus, Michigan has created a web page for information, including a link to CDC information at https://www.michigan.gov/coronavirus.
The information from the CDC is rapidly changing. New documents to note are the Frequently Asked Questions & Answers, and Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) and You.
It's Not Too Late To Get Your Flu Shot!
The flu vaccine is the best way to protect yourself and your families against flu. It's not too late!
The Health Department has Flu Vaccine available for EVERYONE 6 months of age and older. We have an ample supply of HIGH DOSE vaccine for those aged 65+.
Call the Health Department’s clinical services at 269-740-4155 for more information, to discuss your options or to schedule an appointment.
Immunizations
Did you know that vaccine-preventable diseases are on the rise in Michigan?
We’re proud to partner with @IVaccinate to help keep Michigan’s kids safe and healthy. Learn more at www.IVaccinate.org.
E-cigarette, vaping users urged to seek medical attention if they feel ill.
10/25/2019 Press Release: MDHHS receives results of testing of vaping products from Michigan lung injury patients. Click HERE for more information.
10/4/2019 Press Release: MDHHS reports first death in the state from vaping-related lung injury. Click HERE for more information.
8/28/2019 Press Release: MDHHS investigates rising trend of e-cigarette/vaping-associated respiratory illness - click HERE for more information.
MDHHS E-Cigarettes Website: Click HERE to learn more about e-cigarettes and vaping.
CDC Resources: For the Public: What you need to know - Click HERE to learn more.
World AIDS Day
Communities Making The Difference
Free Testing Here
STDs increase again in Michigan
regular testing urged to prevent spread of diseases
See the 10/29/2019 MDHHS Press release HERE
10/24/2019 Kalamazoo County Investigating Cases of Rare Gonorrhea Infections - Click Here for the Press Release
> Public Health Alert. Incidence of gonorrhea continues to rise in Van Buren and Cass Counties.
Drug Resistant Gonorrhea: An Urgent Public Health Issue Watch this video from the CDC for more information.
Hepatitis A is in Michigan Communities
Hepatitis A is a liver disease caused by hepatitis A virus (HAV). Hepatitis A is spread through contaminated food or water and close contact with persons who are infected. Hepatitis A can affect anyone. Frequent hand washing with soap and warm water after using the bathroom, changing a diaper, or before preparing food can help prevent the spread of Hepatitis A.
The best way to protect against hepatitis A is to get the hepatitis A vaccine. Talk to your healthcare provider to get the two doses you need for protection. Need help paying for your vaccine? Your local health department or your federally qualified health center may have hepatitis A vaccine available for little cost.
Help stop the spread of hepatitis A in Michigan a brochure from MDHHS.
Information regarding the Hepatitis A Outbreak in Michigan.
> Click here for the latest information from MDHHS.
> NEW Click here for 9-20-19 MDHHS Press release update.
> Click here for information from your Van Buren Cass District Health Department.
> Click here for the MDHHS Letter to Providers.
> June 6, 2018 Genesee County Public Health Advisory - Hepatitis A.
CDC and FDA Issue Advisory for Hepatitis A Virus in Fresh Blackberries
Food Safety
11-20-2019 Food Safety Alert: Outbreak of Hepatitis A Virus Infections Linked to Fresh Blackberries.
Each year 1 in 6 Americans get sick from foodborne illness. Learn more about keeping your families food safe.
Check out the CDC's Food Safety Page.
Go to FoodSafety.gov. for up-to date Recall & Alerts and Food Safety information.
>Food Safety Tips for your Holiday Turkey.
>Click here to Watch a short video on how to prep your turkey with food safety in mind.
Important Information
Providers Click HERE For HIV Treatment as Prevention information from the CDC
Michiganders Being Warned About Scam Local Public Health Calls. Thursday, March 7, 2019
Click here to see the State of Michigan Attorney General / MDHHS Press Release.
Click here for the online State of Michigan Attorney General Consumer Complaint/Inquiry Form.
The incidence of gonorrhea continues to rise, Providers click here for more information.
Whooping Cough (Pertussis) is on the rise Click here for Information on Pertussis.