Bathing and Showering Be careful not to swallow any water when bathing or showering. Use caution when bathing babies and young children. Consider giving them a sponge bath to reduce the chance of them swallowing water. Brushing Teeth Brush your teeth using boiled water or commercially bottled water. Do not use tap water that you have not boiled first. Washing Dishes If possible, use disposable plates, cups, and utensils during a boil water advisory. Sanitize all baby bottles.

Per CDC Key points Vaccination has helped eliminate wild poliovirus in the United States. Maintaining high immunity (protection) against polio through vaccination is the best way to continue keeping people safe from polio. The polio vaccine is safe and effective. What it is Polio was once one of the most feared diseases in the United States. Thanks to the polio vaccine, wild poliovirus has been eliminated in this country. The best way to keep people safe is through vaccinatio

Per CDC Key points Whooping cough, also known as pertussis, is a very contagious respiratory illness. Whooping cough may begin like a common cold, but unlike a cold, the coughing can last for weeks or months. Treating whooping cough early with antibiotics may make the infection less serious. Symptoms Symptoms of whooping cough can vary for people based on their age and if they've been vaccinated or not. Symptoms of Whooping Cough Risk factors Age and underlying medical condit

Board of Health Meeting Agenda: October 19, 2026 Meeting will be held Virtually via Zoom at 4:00pm. Call to Order/Opening Comments -Teresa McCabe Approval of Agenda- September 2026 Departmental Reports: Epi Report – Robert Deener Nursing Report – Tanya Manley Environmental Report – Mickayla LaCour Threat Prep Report – Jennifer Schetrompf Administrator Report – Cara Harding Financial Report – Karen Young Health Officer Report – Dr. Kevin McLaughlin Public Comment: Unfinished B

Per CDC: Key points HIV stigma is negative attitudes and beliefs about people with HIV. Stigma can lead to discrimination, treating people with HIV differently than those without HIV. HIV stigma can affect people’s health and wellbeing, and discourage people from engaging in HIV testing, prevention, and care. What you can do to help Talk about HIV with your friends and family Talking openly about HIV can help normalize the subject. It also provides opportunities to correct mi

The FDA says fresh produce, including pumpkins, can become contaminated with the harmful bacteria through contact with soil, water, and during handling. In 2025, CBS News reported on a baby in Texas who ended up with salmonella after pumpkin activity at day care. That same summer, a salmonella outbreak linked to pumpkin seeds infected 81 people in France, hospitalizing six. What can you do to ensure loves are kept safe while enjoying fall pumpkin traditions? wash the outside