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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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Apr 1, 20241 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...
Health Department
Mar 29, 20241 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...
Health Department
Mar 29, 20241 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...
Health Department
Mar 26, 20241 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...
Health Department
Mar 22, 20241 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....
Health Department
Mar 21, 20242 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...
Health Department
Mar 19, 20241 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....
Health Department
Mar 19, 20241 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...
Health Department
Mar 18, 20241 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...
Health Department
Mar 15, 20241 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...
Health Department
Mar 15, 20243 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...
Health Department
Mar 12, 20241 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...
Health Department
Mar 11, 20241 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...
Health Department
Mar 11, 20241 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...
Health Department
Mar 8, 20241 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...
Health Department
Mar 5, 20241 min read
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Free At-Home Covid-19 Test Kits
Per USDHHS: Every home in the U.S. is eligible to order an additional 4 free at-home tests beginning November 20. If you did not order...
Health Department
Mar 4, 20241 min read
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03/01/24 Public Health Education Topic: Ehrlichiosis
Per CDC: Ehrlichiosis is the general name used to describe diseases caused by the bacteria Ehrlichia chaffeensis, E. ewingii, or E....
Health Department
Mar 1, 20241 min read
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02/27/24 Public Health Education Topic: Babesiosis
Babesiosis is caused by microscopic parasites that infect red blood cells and are spread by certain ticks. In the United States,...
Health Department
Feb 27, 20241 min read
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02/23/24 Public Health Education Topic: Anaplasmosis
Per the CDC: Anaplasmosis is a disease caused by the bacterium Anaplasma phagocytophilum. These bacteria are spread to people by tick...
Health Department
Feb 23, 20241 min read
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