The Delta variant is spreading and COVID-19 cases are increasing across the country, prompting the CDC to update guidance for fully vaccinated people.
Based on the CDC’s interim public health recommendations for fully vaccinated people, check out the DHD#10 COVID-19 Transmission Tracker Map to see if your county is recommended to mask up indoors, even if fully vaccinated. This map will be updated weekly, or check it out daily on the CDC website.
Public health as a whole strives to protect and improve the health of families and communities by promoting and supporting healthy lifestyles, conducting research, and through the detection and control of infectious diseases (CDC Foundation.) As your local health department, District Health Department #10 (DHD#10) is dedicated to supporting communities through population-based efforts to achieve better health outcomes and wellbeing for all.
District Health Department #10 is the largest geographic health department in Michigan, serving ten counties including Crawford, Kalkaska, Lake, Manistee, Mason, Mecosta, Missaukee, Newaygo, Oceana, and Wexford.
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National Immunization Awareness Month & the Importance of Immunizations
Posted on Monday August 02, 2021
One of the most important things a person can do to protect themselves and others from vaccine-preventable diseases and outbreaks, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, is checking their vaccination record and vaccinating according to the recommended immunization schedule. Outlined below are the recommended immunizations by age group. Baby Immunizations (Birth-3 years old): Babies are born... Read More
World Breastfeeding Month
Posted on Sunday August 01, 2021
August is National Breastfeeding Month and World Breastfeeding Week is recognized August 1-7. Your Baby The World Alliance of Breastfeeding Action (WABA) explains that breastfeeding promotes the growth and development of children. It provides not only the best possible nutrition, but also protects children against diseases and assures their care. Exclusive breastfeeding without other foods or... Read More
World Hepatitis Day!
Posted on Monday June 28, 2021
World Hepatitis Day (WHD) takes places every year on 28 July and brings the world together under a single theme to raise awareness of the global burden of viral hepatitis and to influence real change. One of just four disease-specific global awareness days officially endorsed by the World Health Organization (WHO), WHD unites patient organizations,... Read More
UV Safety Awareness Month
Posted on Monday June 28, 2021
Too much ultraviolet (UV) radiation exposure can have damaging effects on the skin, eyes, and immune system. What is Ultraviolet Radiation? Radiation is the emission (sending out) of energy from any source and ultraviolet (UV) radiation is a form of electromagnetic radiation. How are people exposed to UV radiation? Sunlight is the main source of... Read More
Avoid Swimmer’s Itch
Posted on Sunday June 20, 2021
Who doesn’t love a good dip in the lake on a hot summer day? Well, certain microscopic parasites seem to like it and are just looking for a host to latch on to. If you’re hanging out in the shallow area of a lake, pond or ocean, you may become the host! The Centers for... Read More