Appointments are now being scheduled for June 2nd & 3rd to take place during the Free Sports Physical event at WVU ME- Berkeley Medical Center. Parents will be notified of tentative time and day of schedule appt. Appointments will be scheduled based on the health department receiving all necessary information. Parent/guardian must be present with the student for their appointment. Student Immunization Record & Insurance Information Required If the student is not a Berkeley Co

Per CDC: At a glance CDC released recommendations that prioritize hepatitis C virus (HCV) testing of all perinatally exposed infants at age 2 to 6 months with a nucleic acid test (NAT) for detection of HCV. To learn more about these recommendations, please visit: Perinatal Hepatitis C Testing Recommendations | CDC NCHHSTP

Public Notice of Food Handlers Card Proposal Berkeley-Morgan County Board of Health 122 Waverly Court Martinsburg, WV 25403 For More Information, Contact: Cara N. Harding, R.S., Director Berkeley and Morgan County Health Departments Phone: 304-267-7130 ext. 8255 Fax: 304-263-8274 Email: charding@berkeleywv.org For Immediate Release: Food Handler Card Proposal Martinsburg, WV, January 26, 2026-- Please take notice that the Berkeley-Morgan County Board of Health, durin

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

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