On August 18, Alamance County Health Department received notification of its first positive case of monkeypox. The affected individual is currently in isolation at home. To protect the individual’s privacy, no further information about them will be released. Alamance County Health Department is working to identify any close contacts. A close contact is defined as
Alamance County WIC Recognizes World Breastfeeding Month: Lactation Stations Available for Community Events During Summer/Fall 2022
Early experiences shape and build the brain, creating a sturdy foundation, especially during infancy. Moms have the opportunity to breastfeed and develop their infant’s brains while still being able to enjoy outdoor community events. Because breastfeeding promotes healthy brain development, the Alamance County WIC program has recently been working to get the Lactation Station registered
First Rabies Case of 2022 Confirmed in Alamance County
On March 21, the North Carolina State Lab of Public Health in Raleigh confirmed Alamance County’s first case of rabies for the year.
On March 18, Burlington Animal Services was notified of a human exposure to a racoon that occurred earlier in the N. Park Avenue area of Burlington. The racoon was sent to the North
Change in COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic Hours
WHAT- COVID-19 vaccination clinic will operate Mondays 8am to 5pm and Fridays 8:30am to 5:30pm ONLY
DATE- Beginning Monday, March 14, 2022
LOCATION- Alamance County Health Department, Enter at 1913 McKinney Street
To make an appointment, please call 336-290-0650 or go to www.VaccinateAlamance.com. Vaccinations are available for ages 5 and older.
Alamance County Board of Health Holds Annual Awards Ceremony
On December 14, the Alamance County Board of Health held its annual awards ceremony at the Alamance County Health Department recognizing the work of employees and community partners.
The Board of Health recognized Betsy Meeks as the recipient of the Alamance County Health Department’s 2021 Employee of the Year Award. The 2021 Employee of the Year
Fourth Rabies Case of 2021 Confirmed in Alamance County
On December 7, the North Carolina State Lab of Public Health in Raleigh confirmed Alamance County’s fourth case of rabies for the year.
On December 6, Alamance County Animal Control was notified of a cat bite that occurred on December 4 in the Staley Store Road area of Liberty. Alamance County Animal Control sent the cat
Rabies Vaccination Clinic for Dogs and Cats Planned for November 13
Health officials urge residents to keep their pets up-to-date on rabies vaccinations
The Alamance County Health Department will be hosting a drive-thru rabies vaccination clinic on November 13 from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. in the parking lot of the Health Department (Human Services Center) located at 319 N. Graham-Hopedale Road in Burlington.
The cost of the
Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine Now Available for Children Ages 5-11
The Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine is now available for anyone ages 5 and older. On November 2 the CDC approved and recommended that pediatric doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine be made available to children ages 5-11. The vaccine is to be administered in a two-dose injection series at least 21 days apart.
COVID-19 vaccination appointments
Health Department Begins Offering Vaccinations for 2021 Flu Season
Flu season is upon us and the Alamance County Health Department wants you to protect yourself and your family. Thursday, October 7, the health department will begin offering appointments for seasonal flu shots to the public.
This year, the health department will be providing the following vaccine options to the public:
Quadrivalent flu vaccine injection which covers
Third Rabies Case of 2021 Confirmed in Alamance County
On September 28th, the North Carolina State Lab of Public Health in Raleigh confirmed Alamance County’s third case of rabies for the year.
On September 27th, Alamance County Animal Control was notified of a cat that was picked up on Snow Camp Road in Snow Camp. The cat was transported to this location from another residence