Per CDC: Key points Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection in a pregnant patient poses a serious risk to an infant at birth. HBV infection in infants can lead to long-term serious health effects if left untreated. Perinatal transmission of HBV infection is preventable. Vaccination is the best way to prevent HBV infection. About Hepatitis B Hepatitis B is a vaccine-preventable liver infection caused by HBV. HBV is transmitted when blood, semen, or another body fluid from a person i

This meeting will be held virtually on May 26, 2026, at 4:00pm. Agenda: Call to Order/Opening Comments – Teresa McCabe Approval of Agenda Review/Acceptance of Minutes: May 2026 Departmental Reports: Provided in Read-Ahead Public Comment: Executive Session-For reasons of Personnel Unfinished Business: New Business: FY2026-2027 Budget-Karen Young and Cara Harding FY2026-2027 Chain of Command-Cara Harding Adjourn Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84686883058?pwd=2pV

Per CDC: Key points Viral hepatitis is a disease of the liver caused by a virus. Untreated, viral hepatitis can lead to serious liver problems, like scarring or cancer. Even if you don't have any symptoms, you can spread viral hepatitis. Getting tested is the only way to know you have viral hepatitis. Vaccines can prevent hepatitis A and hepatitis B and medications can cure hepatitis C. About viral hepatitis Hepatitis means inflammation of the liver. The liver is one of the l

Per CDC About vector-borne diseases Mosquitoes, ticks, and fleas that spread germs (pathogens) are called vectors. A person who gets bitten by a vector and gets sick has a vector-borne disease. Overview Mosquitoes, ticks, and fleas that spread germs (pathogens) are called vectors. A person who gets bitten by a vector and gets sick could have a vector-borne disease (VBD). Some VBDs, like plague, have been around for thousands of years. Others, like Heartland and Bourbon virus

Per CDC: What to know Animals, including pets, can sometimes carry germs (like viruses, bacteria, parasites, and fungi) that can make people sick. These germs can cause many different types of illnesses in people and animals. Animals can appear healthy even when they are carrying germs that can make people sick, depending on the disease. The basics There are many diseases that can spread between animals and people. These diseases are caused by harmful germs like viruses, bact

Per CDC: Key points West Nile virus is most commonly spread through the bite of an infected mosquito. Symptoms include fever, headache, body aches, vomiting, diarrhea, or rash. Severe illness can affect the central nervous symptom and result in hospitalization or death. No licensed vaccines or medicines are available to prevent or treat West Nile virus disease (West Nile) in people. Symptoms Most people infected with West Nile virus do not develop any symptoms. Mild illness S