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Health departments offer common sense cold weather tips
Cold, snowy weather may soon settle in Kanawha and Putnam Counties. “With cold weather comes the possibility of health problems,” said officials for the Kanawha and Putnam health departments. “We enjoy West Virginia because of the change in seasons, but we need to protect our health.”
PCBH offers holiday tips
With the holidays upon us, the Putnam County Board of Health offers the following tips on staying healthy: Get a flu shot. Everybody older than six months of age should get a flu shot. Flu shots are available at the Kanawha-Charleston Health Department at 108 Lee St., in Charleston and the Putnam County Health Department at 11878 […]
Don’t include flu in your holiday plans
“Influenza is an upper respiratory illness with severe body aches and high fevers. It can be fatal. “Nobody wants a guest like that at the holidays,” according to officials at the Kanawha-Charleston Health Department and the Putnam County Health Department.. “It’s still not too late to get a flu vaccination.”
Flu vaccinations available
Kanawha-Charleston Health Department and Putnam County Health Department give approximately 9,500 vaccinations during the flu season. The health departments are offering flu vaccinations, Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
While walk-in patients are accommodated, appointments are suggested. Call 304-757-2541 to schedule an appointment for Putnam County.
Flood water exposure not sufficient cause for tetanus shot. All need Tdap.
With talk of flooding in the media, the issue of tetanus comes to the forefront. Exposure to flood water is not sufficient cause for a person to obtain a tetanus vaccination.
Tetanus, commonly known as lockjaw, is a nerve disease caused when tetanus bacteria contaminates a wound. The tetanus bacteria is commonly found in soil. It enters the body through any opening, from a slight scratch to a severe wound. It can cause convulsions, painful muscle spasms and even death.
PCHD offering flu vaccinations
The Putnam County Health Department is currently offering influenza vaccinations. Vaccinations are available at the health department, Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
PCHD, partners continue community assessment drive
The Putnam County Health Department is continuing to work with community partners to complete a comprehensive Community Health Assessment and Community Health Improvement Plan. Results will be published later this year.
Paper surveys are being offered at numerous locations throughout the county. A web-based survey is available online at Putnam County 2018 Community Health Assessment Survey
BACK TO SCHOOL WALK-IN IMMUNIZATIONS CLINIC
The PUTNAM COUNTY Back to School Walk-In Clinic at the Putnam County Health Department will be Monday, August 13 through (and including) Monday, August 20, 8:30am – 3:30pm
Suggestions offered for dealing with mosquito-borne illnesses
As summer takes hold, residents are becoming more concerned about the annual mosquito-borne illness problem. According to Christina Hinkle, RN, Kanawha-Charleston Health Department’s director of clinic services, “West Nile virus is a mosquito-borne illness that causes no symptoms in approximately 80 percent of the people who are infected.”
As many as 20 percent of those infected with West Nile virus will have symptoms including body aches, fever, headaches, nausea, vomiting and sometimes swollen lymph glands or skin rashes on the stomach or back. About 1 in 150 people develop more severe illnesses that may cause neurological impairment.
Health department identifies five more Hepatitis A cases in food service workers
The Kanawha-Charleston Health Department, which provides public health services for Kanawha and Putnam Counties, has confirmed hepatitis A cases in food service workers at the McDonald’s at 64 Patrick St. in Charleston, Pizza Hut at 603 Third St. in Saint Albans, Paul’s Poplar Park Drive Inn at 9850 Teays Valley Road in Scott Depot, Sakura at 230 Nitro Place in Cross Lanes, and Sam’s Club at 2500 Mountaineer Boulevard in South Charleston.
Health department identifies two more Hepatitis A cases in food service workers
The Kanawha-Charleston Health Department, which provides public health services for Kanawha and Putnam Counties, has confirmed hepatitis A cases in food service workers at the Taco Bell at 4152 WV-34 in Hurricane and the Pizza Hut at 5730 MacCorkle Ave. in Charleston. One worker has been identified at each facility. This is part of an investigation involving a hepatitis A outbreak that began in February and has been linked to a national outbreak.
PCHD offers warm weather guidance
“Now is the time to prepare for hot temperatures that bring illness and even death every year,” according to Christina Hinkle, director of clinic services, at the Kanawha-Charleston Health Department and the Putnam County Health Department.
“Take measures to stay cool. Remain hydrated and keep informed. Getting too hot can make you sick. You can become ill from the heat if your body can’t compensate for it and properly cool you off,” Hinkle said.
Health department schedules Kanawha, Putnam Hep A clinics
The Kanawha-Charleston Health Department, which also provides public health services for the Putnam County Health Department, is scheduling hepatitis A vaccination clinics for restaurant and food service employees in Kanawha and Putnam counties as part of its response to the national Hepatitis A outbreak.
• May 30, Charleston Civic Center
• May 31, Putnam County Courthouse, Second Floor, Old Courthouse
• June 1, St. George Conference Center (Court and Lee Streets)
• June 1, Forrest Burdette Memorial United Methodist Church, 2848 Putnam Avenue, Hurricane
Health department identifies more Hepatitis A in food service employees
The Kanawha-Charleston Health Department, which provides public health services for Kanawha and Putnam Counties, has confirmed Hepatitis A cases in food service workers at American Inn at 419 Hurricane Creek Road in Hurricane, Buck’s Pizza at 4001 First Ave. in Nitro and McDonald’s at 312 Hurricane Creek Road in Hurricane. One employee at each facility has been confirmed. This is part of an investigation involving the Hepatitis A outbreak began in February
It’s the norovirus time of year
Late fall and winter bring about holiday celebrations and a nasty stomach bug known formally as the norovirus. According to Dr. Michael Brumage, executive director and health officer for the Kanawha-Charleston Health Department, “Norovirus is highly contagious and can quickly spread. Most people recover from the illness in one to three days. The elderly, very young children, and those with underlying health conditions are at greater risk for hospitalization.”
HPV vaccinations prevent cancer. Majority of state youth unvaccinated.
“HPV can cause cancer in men and women that can be prevented by a vaccination,” according to Dr. Michael Brumage, health officer for the Kanawha-Charleston Health Department and the Putnam County Health Department. Statistics from the U. S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show in 2015 in the 13-17 age range about 40 percent of West Virginia girls and about 27 percent of boys were vaccinated.
Kanawha-Charleston Board of Health Meeting – November 17, 2016
Kanawha-Charleston Board of Health meeting starts at 4:30 pm and is open to public.