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05/09/25 Public Health Education Topic: Cryptosporidium (Crypto)
Per CDC: Key points Cryptosporidiosis is a disease that causes watery diarrhea. It is caused by a microscopic germ (parasite) called...
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Board of Health Meeting Agenda: May 21, 2025
Location: Berkeley County Health Department & Virtual via Zoom Date & Time: May 21, 2025, at 4:00pm  Call to Order/Opening Comments –...
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3 days ago1 min read
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05/06/25 Public Health Education Topic: Cholera/Vibrio Cholera
Per CDC: Key points Cholera is a bacterial disease spread through contaminated water and food. Cholera can cause severe diarrhea,...
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3 days ago1 min read
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Berkeley County Health Department: Closed 05/09/25
The Berkeley County Health Department will be closed on Friday, 05/09/25, in order to complete our building expansion project. We will...
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3 days ago1 min read
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Berkeley County Health Department: Now Scheduling School Immunizations
No need to wait until August to ensure your child receives their school immunizations. Give us a call today or visit our website to fill...
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7 days ago1 min read
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05/02/25 Public Health Education Topic: Campylobacter infection (Campy)
Per CDC: Key points Campylobacter bacteria are a common cause of diarrheal illness. The illness is called campylobacteriosis. People most...
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May 22 min read
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Morgan County Health Department: Free Sports Physicals
On June 16, 2025, from 3:00pm - 7:00pm, Morgan County Health Department staff will be providing Free Sports Physicals for student...
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May 11 min read
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04/29/25 Public Health Education Topic: Botulism
Per CDC: Key points Botulism is a rare but serious illness. It is caused by a toxin that attacks the body’s nerves and causes difficulty...
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Apr 292 min read
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04/25/25 Public Health Education Topic: Zika
Per CDC: Key points Zika virus is spread mostly by the bite of an infected Aedes species mosquito. Zika virus can spread through sex or...
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Apr 251 min read
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We are hiring! Two Full-time Sanitarian 1 Positions
We are hiring!! We currently have two openings for the position of Sanitarian 1. Special Hiring Rate: Starting at $50,000.00 Educational...
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Apr 241 min read
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Recommended Immunizations, United States, 2025
MyIR can be utilized for assistance with records of vaccines administered in West Virginia. Records for vaccines administered in West...
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Apr 241 min read
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04/22/25 Public Health Education Topic: Yellow Fever
Key points Yellow fever virus is transmitted to people primarily through the bite of infected mosquitoes. Illness ranges from a fever...
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Apr 221 min read
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04/18/25 Public Health Education Topic: West Nile Virus
Per CDC Key points West Nile virus is most commonly spread through the bite of an infected mosquito. Symptoms include fever, headache,...
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Apr 181 min read
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04/15/25 Public Health Education Topic: St. Louis Encephalitis
Per CDC: Key Points St. Louis encephalitis virus is spread to people by the bite of an infected mosquito. Symptoms include fever,...
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Apr 151 min read
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Board of Health Meeting: Agenda
Meeting Location: Morgan County Health Department & Virtual on Zoom Date & Time: April 21, 2025, at 4:00pm  Call to Order/Opening...
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Apr 141 min read
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We are hiring for the position of Sanitarian Chief!
Details of the position: Under limited supervision, these positions perform advanced-level administrative and supervisory work in...
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Apr 123 min read
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04/11/25 Public Health Education Topic: Malaria
Per CDC Key points Malaria is a serious disease caused by a parasite that infects a certain type of mosquito. Most people get malaria...
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Apr 111 min read
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04/08/25 Public Health Education Topic: La Crosse Encephalitis
Per CDC: Key Points La Crosse virus is spread to people by the bite of an infected mosquito. Most people infected with the virus do not...
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Apr 81 min read
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04/04/25 Public Health Education Topic: Eastern Equine Encephalitis
Per CDC: Key points Eastern equine encephalitis is caused by a virus spread to people through the bite of an infected mosquito. It is a...
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Apr 41 min read
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04/01/25 Public Health Education Topic: Dengue
Per CDC: Key points Dengue viruses are spread to people through mosquito bites. A person can be infected with dengue multiple times in...
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Apr 11 min read
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