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ACIP recommends additional dose of COVID-19 vaccine for immunocompromised individuals
Monday, August 16, 2021
Categories: Coronavirus, Emergency Response, ImmunizationLate last week, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorized, and the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) voted to recommend additional doses of COVID-19 vaccines for moderate to severely immunocompromised individuals. The North Dakota Department of Health (NDDoH) urges immunocompromised North Dakotans to consider receiving an additional dose to increase their immunity to COVID-19.
NDDoH Recognizes World Breastfeeding Week and the Role Businesses Play in Supporting Breastfeeding Moms
Tuesday, August 3, 2021
Categories: General, Healthy LivingDuring World Breastfeeding Week, August 1 through 7, the North Dakota Department of Health (NDDoH) is calling on businesses to learn how they can help support an employee’s decision to breastfeed.
NDDoH to host live Town Hall with ND doctors to discuss back-to-school immunizations and COVID-19 vaccines for children and teens
Monday, August 2, 2021
Categories: Coronavirus, General, Healthy Living, Immunization, Infectious DiseaseThe North Dakota Department of Health (NDDoH) will host a live, virtual “Ask a Doctor” Town Hall event at 2:00 p.m. CT Friday, Aug. 6, 2021, with doctors from across the state to discuss back-to-school immunizations and COVID-19 vaccines for children and teens.
NDDoH to host live webinar about COVID-19 Delta variant and vaccine effectiveness
Friday, July 23, 2021
Categories: Coronavirus, General, Immunization, Infectious DiseaseThe North Dakota Department of Health (NDDoH) will host a live webinar with Dr. Paul Carson, infectious disease specialist and professor of public health at North Dakota State University, and Molly Howell, immunization director for the NDDoH, to share information about the Delta variant of the COVID-19 virus.
NDDoH reminds public to take precautions amid Delta variant concerns
Tuesday, July 20, 2021
Categories: Coronavirus, Emergency Response, General, Immunization, Infectious DiseaseAs the Delta variant of COVID-19 has recently emerged as the dominant strain in the United States, the North Dakota Department of Health (NDDoH) reminds the public of the importance of prevention measures and vaccinations to reduce the risk of transmitting SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.
NDDoH to host live Town Hall with North Dakota doctors to discuss COVID-19 vaccines and fertility
Monday, July 19, 2021
Categories: Coronavirus, General, ImmunizationThe North Dakota Department of Health (NDDoH) will host a live, virtual “Ask a Doctor” Town Hall event at 1 p.m. CT Wednesday, July 21, with doctors from across the state to discuss COVID-19 vaccines and fertility.
New interactive maps help caregivers find resources for child passenger safety
Wednesday, July 14, 2021
Categories: GeneralThe North Dakota Department of Health (NDDoH) Child Passenger Safety Program has launched Child Passenger Safety Resource Interactive Maps. These statewide maps can be found online at health.nd.gov/carseatmap and provide the most up-to-date resources for hands-on assistance with child passenger safety needs including car seats, booster seats, and seat belts.
Take precautions to stay healthy at summer events
Tuesday, July 13, 2021
Categories: General, Infectious DiseaseThe North Dakota Department of Health (NDDoH) reminds people to take healthy precautions while enjoying summer activities and events such as fairs, festivals, carnivals and rodeos. Certain germs, like Campylobacter, E. coli and influenza, can be passed back and forth between humans and animals.
North Dakota Businesses Encouraged to Earn Designation to Support Working Moms
Wednesday, July 7, 2021
Categories: GeneralThe fastest growing segment of North Dakota’s workforce is mothers of young children. With a majority of North Dakota mothers returning to work after having a baby, the North Dakota Department of Health (NDDoH) is encouraging businesses to support this integral part of the workforce by earning their Infant Friendly Workplace designation.
Prevent foodborne illness this summer with food safety tips
Thursday, July 1, 2021 at 12:15 pm
Categories: General, Healthy Living, Infectious DiseaseThe North Dakota Department of Health (NDDoH) reminds people that proper food handling and preparation can help prevent foodborne illness. Each year one out of six Americans get sick from contaminated foods or beverages, according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates.