NOTE: Due to the nationwide Tubersol PPD shortage and until further notice, the Alamance County Health Department will only perform PPD skin tests based on priority guidelines recommended by the NC Department of Health and Human Services. TB skin tests for all others will be deferred until shortage has been resolved. If …
Low Cost Rabies Vaccinations Available at Local Clinics May 6-11
BURLINGTON – The Alamance County Health Department will be hosting a rabies vaccination clinic on April 27 from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at the Environmental Health Office at 209 N. Graham-Hopedale Rd. in Burlington. The cost is $5.00 per animal. Dogs must be on leashes and cats in carriers.
Additional public rabies …
Rabies Vaccination Clinic for Dogs and Cats Planned for March 1
BURLINGTON – The Alamance County Health Department will be hosting a rabies vaccination clinic on March 1 from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at the Lakeview Civitan Club located at 144 Roberta Drive, off of Union Ridge Rd, in Burlington.
There have been three confirmed rabies cases thus far in 2013. All three …
Alamance County Confirms Second and Third Rabies Cases of 2013
Health officials urge residents to stay up-to-date on vaccinations for pets
BURLINGTON – The Alamance County Health Department received confirmation today of the county’s second and third cases of rabies for 2013 by the North Carolina State Laboratory of Public Health. The first case of rabies was confirmed last week on February 5.
On …
Alamance County Confirms First Rabies Case of 2013
BURLINGTON – The North Carolina State Laboratory of Public Health in Raleigh has confirmed Alamance County’s first rabies case of 2013.
On January 30, a raccoon fought with three dogs on Terry Smith Trail in northwestern Alamance County. The raccoon was shot by the dogs’ owner during the altercation and then sent to …
Walk-in Dental Screenings Available for Preschoolers at Give Kids A Smile Event
Colgate Dental Van scheduled to appear on Saturday, February 2
BURLINGTON –Children ages 3-5 years are invited to receive free dental screenings on a walk-in basis on February 2, at the 10th Annual Give Kids A Smile event. The Colgate Dental Van is scheduled to appear at the event, taking place at the …
Give Kids A Smile Celebrating 10 Years
Appointment scheduling begins January 22, event on February 2
BURLINGTON – The Alamance County Health Department and the Alamance-Caswell Dental Society will be commemorating National Children’s Dental Access Day with the annual Give Kids A Smile on February 2 from 8:30 a.m-1:00 p.m. at the Alamance Children’s Dental Clinic. The Dental Clinic is …
Changes in Tdap Vaccine Effective January
Health Department urges individuals to stay up-to-date with vaccinations
BURLINGTON – The Alamance County Health Department has been able to provide the Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis) vaccine through expanded guidelines for state-supplied vaccine to anyone in the community. However, beginning January 1 that will no longer be possible.
In early 2012, the NC …
Health Department Releases 2012 State of the County Health Report
BURLINGTON – The Alamance County Health Department has completed and released the State of the County Health (SOTCH) report for 2012. The report provides updates on health statistics and information on progress in priority health areas as determined in the 2011 Community Health Assessment.
Community health priorities highlighted in the SOTCH include obesity …
Health Department to Provide Flu Vaccine for Free
BURLINGTON – Beginning Thursday, December 6, the Alamance County Health Department will provide the seasonal flu vaccine for free to everyone six months old and older.
Flu shots are available at the health department on a walk-in basis, Monday-Friday (excluding holidays), at the following times:
8:00 A.M. – 11:00 A.M.
1:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M.
“The …