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04/09/24 Public Education Topic: La Crosse Encephalitis

Per CDC: La Crosse virus is spread to people by the bite of an infected mosquito. Most people infected with the virus do not have...

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04/05/24 Public Health Education Topic: Eastern Equine Encephalitis

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Apr 51 min read

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04/05/24 Public Health Education Topic: Eastern Equine Encephalitis

Per CDC: Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) virus is spread to people by the bite of an infected mosquito. Only a few cases are reported...

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04/02/24 Public Health Education Topic: Dengue

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Apr 21 min read

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04/02/24 Public Health Education Topic: Dengue

Per CDC: What is Dengue? Dengue viruses are spread to people through the bite of an infected Aedes species (Ae. aegypti or Ae....

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National Public Health Week Daily Themes

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Apr 22 min read

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National Public Health Week Daily Themes

Per nphw.org During each day of National Public Health Week, we focus on a particular public health topic. Then, we identify ways each of...

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Berkeley County Permit Fees will increase as of 07/01/2024.

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Apr 11 min read

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Berkeley County Permit Fees will increase as of 07/01/2024.

Attention: Berkeley County Septic Installers and Well Drillers Please be advised that our permit fees in Berkeley County, WV will...

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Mar 291 min read

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CDC Health Advisory #505

Increase in Invasive Serogroup Y Meningococcal Disease in the United States Recommendations for the Public: Seek medical attention...

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03/29/24 Public Health Education Topic: Chikungunya

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Mar 291 min read

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03/29/24 Public Health Education Topic: Chikungunya

Per the CDC: Chikungunya virus is spread to people by the bite of an infected mosquito. The most common symptoms of infection are fever...

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03/26/24 Public Health Education Topic: Syphilis

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Mar 261 min read

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03/26/24 Public Health Education Topic: Syphilis

Per the CDC: Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) that can cause serious health problems without treatment. Infection...

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03/22/24 Public Health Education Topic: Gonorrhea

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Mar 221 min read

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03/22/24 Public Health Education Topic: Gonorrhea

Per the CDC: Gonorrhea is an STD that can cause infection in the genitals, rectum, and throat. It is very common, especially among young...

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Mar 212 min read

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Raw Milk: Public Education 3.21.24

Per CDC: What are the risks associated with drinking raw milk? Raw milk is milk that has not been pasteurized to kill harmful bacteria....

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03/19/24 Public Health Education Topic: Chlamydia

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Mar 191 min read

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03/19/24 Public Health Education Topic: Chlamydia

Per the CDC: Chlamydia is a common STD that can cause infection among both men and women. It can cause permanent damage to a woman’s...

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Important Notice: Potential Delay with Sending Permit Fee Letter

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Mar 191 min read

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Important Notice: Potential Delay with Sending Permit Fee Letter

We wanted to make you aware of a potential delay in sending out permit renewal letters this year due to possible changes in permit fees....

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Mar 181 min read

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Respiratory Virus & Illness Updates

Respiratory Virus Guidance Per CDC: Each year, respiratory viruses are responsible for millions of illnesses and thousands of...

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03/15/24 Public Health Education Topic: Animal Exposures/Rabies

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Mar 151 min read

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03/15/24 Public Health Education Topic: Animal Exposures/Rabies

Per CDC: Rabies is a fatal but preventable viral disease. It can spread to people and pets if they are bitten or scratched by a rabid...

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Bed Bugs: What you should know to rest easier!

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Mar 153 min read

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Bed Bugs: What you should know to rest easier!

Infromation being shared from the United States Environmental Protection Agency website: Let's start with some Myth Busting! Bed Bug...

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03/12/24 Public Health Education Topic: Lyme Disease

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Mar 121 min read

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03/12/24 Public Health Education Topic: Lyme Disease

Per the CDC: Lyme disease is the most common vector-borne disease in the United States. Lyme disease is caused by the bacterium Borrelia...

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Moderna Vaccine Appointments: For those 12 years of age & older

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Mar 111 min read

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Moderna Vaccine Appointments: For those 12 years of age & older

For those 12 years of age and above who are interested in being registered for an upcoming vaccination appointment: A valid phone number...

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B-MCBOH: Environmental Health permits proposed fee schedule - Now open for public comment.

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Mar 111 min read

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B-MCBOH: Environmental Health permits proposed fee schedule - Now open for public comment.

Berkeley-Morgan County Board of Health announces their proposed fee schedule for Environmental Health permits for any permits issued with...

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03/08/24 Public Health Education Topic: Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever (RMSF)

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Mar 81 min read

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03/08/24 Public Health Education Topic: Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever (RMSF)

Per the CDC: Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF) is a bacterial disease spread through the bite of an infected tick. Most people who get...

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03/05/24 Public Health Education Topic: Powassan Virus

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Mar 51 min read

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03/05/24 Public Health Education Topic: Powassan Virus

Per the CDC: Powassan virus is spread to people by the bite of an infected tick. Although still rare, the number of reported cases of...

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