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11/21/25 Public Health Education Topic: Creutzfeldt-Jacob Disease
Per CDC What to know Classic CJD is a quick-moving, always fatal disease that occurs worldwide. It affects the brain and causes dementia and other problems. CJD mostly occurs in older adults. There is no treatment or cure. It usually leads to death within a year from when symptoms begin. How it affects your body People with CJD suffer from dementia. Other symptoms may include trouble walking, sudden jerky movements, and visual disturbances. CJD patients usually die within one
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BCHD: Now Accepting Cleaning Contract Bids
Berkeley County Health Department is currently accepting bids for a cleaning contract for the cleaning of their 11,000 square foot office space, five days per week. Proposals must be submitted and time-stamped to the Berkeley County Health Department no later than 4:00 PM on Friday, December 19, 2025. For bid specifications and to view the full Request for Proposal (download below): Â Submit bids to: Berkeley County Health Department Attn: Cara Harding, RS, Director 122 Waver
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Nov 211 min read
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11/18/25 Public Health Education Topic: Chronic Wasting Disease
Per CDC Key points Chronic wasting disease affects deer, elk and similar animals in the United States and a few other countries. The disease hasn't been shown to infect people. However, it might be a risk to people if they have contact with or eat meat from animals infected with CWD. Causes Chronic wasting disease is a type of prion disease. Prions are proteins that are normally found in the body. In rare cases, the proteins misfold, causing serious symptoms in the animal or
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Nov 182 min read
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Berkeley-Morgan County: Travel Vaccine Clinic is Back!
Reminder: Know before you go! Travelers' Health | CDC Traveling out of the country? It is very important to make sure you are protected against disease, especially when traveling to other countries. Many countries have diseases that are not present in the United States. Vaccines for these diseases can be difficult to find, but we’ve got you covered! We Offer: Routine Immunizations Typhoid ( We have Injectable , Oral will be a script. ) Japanese Encephalitis Yellow Fever Pres
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Nov 171 min read
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11/14/25 Public Health Education Topic: Antibiotic Use
Per CDC Key points Antibiotics can save lives, but they aren't always the answer. Take these steps to use antibiotics appropriately so you can get the best treatment when you're sick, protect yourself from side effects caused by unnecessary antibiotic use and combat antimicrobial resistance. Take antibiotics ONLY when you need them Antibiotics ONLY treat certain infections caused by bacteria, such as: Strep throat Whooping cough Urinary tract infection (UTI) Some infections c
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Nov 142 min read
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