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Thanksgiving & Lincoln Day Holiday Closings
Our Berkeley County Health Department and Morgan County Health Department offices will be closed on Thursday, November 27, 2025, in honor of the Thanksgiving holiday and on Friday, November 28, 2025, in honor of the Lincoln Day holiday. Both offices will reopen on Monday, December1, 2025 at 8:30am.
Health Department
Nov 71 min read
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11/07/25 Public Health Education Topic: RSV
Per CDC What to know RSV is a common respiratory virus that usually causes mild, cold-like symptoms. Infants and adults who are older or have certain risk factors are more likely to develop severe RSV and need hospitalization. CDC recommends immunizations to protect infants, some young children, and adults who are older or have certain risk factors that increase the risk for severe RSV. RSV can be dangerous for infants and older adults RSV does not usually cause severe illnes
Health Department
Nov 71 min read
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11/04/25 Public Health Education Topic: Norovirus
Per CDC: Key points Norovirus is the leading cause of vomiting and diarrhea, and foodborne illness in the United States. People of all ages can get infected and sick with norovirus. Proper handwashing and other simple steps can help prevent getting and spreading norovirus. Signs and symptoms A person usually develops symptoms 12 to 48 hours after being exposed to norovirus. Most common symptoms: Diarrhea, vomiting, nausea, stomach pain Other symptoms: Fever, headache, and bo
Health Department
Nov 42 min read
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10/31/25 Public Health Education Topic: Healthcare Associated Infection
Per CDC: Key points Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) are infections that patients get while or soon after receiving health care....
Health Department
Oct 311 min read
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10/28/25 Public Health Education Topic: Genital Warts, HPV
Per CDC: Key points HPV, or human papillomavirus, is a common virus that can cause cancers later in life. You can protect your child from...
Health Department
Oct 282 min read
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10/24/25 Public Health Education Topic: Genital Herpes
Per CDC: Key points Genital herpes is a common sexually transmitted infection (STI) that can be treated. People who are sexually active can get genital herpes. How it spreads You can get genital herpes by having vaginal, anal, or oral sex with someone who has the infection. You can get herpes if you have contact with: A herpes sore Saliva from a partner with an oral herpes infection Genital fluids from a partner with a genital herpes infection Skin in the oral area of a partn
Health Department
Oct 242 min read
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