Durham County Department of Public Health

08/30/2026

Possible rabies exposures have been linked to baby goats that were present at multiple events throughout NC. Per the NCDHHS, the goats were not present any public events within Durham County. Individuals who attended private events with the affected goats are being contacted. Learn more: https://dconc.gov/DurhamCo-News/Public-Health/Possible-rabies-exposures-confirmed-at-multiple-NC-events.htm

08/28/2026

08/28/2026

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08/27/2026

Substance use disorders affect people from all walks of life. Prevention can stop problems before they start. This , find the help you need to help prevent or get help with substance use: samhsa.gov/find-help

08/27/2026

Many s*xually transmitted infections (STIs) can spread through oral s*x. You can protect yourself and your partner by using a condom, dental dam, or other barrier method when you have oral s*x. Visit our pharmacy Monday-Friday to pick some up for free! Learn more about safe oral s*x: https://www.cdc.gov/sti/about/about-sti-risk-and-oral-s*x.html

08/26/2026

Next week! Tune in to NC Youth in Action, an NC Department of Health and Human Services town hall featuring our To***co Prevention Manager Jasmine Sturdivant to learn more about ways to engage youth and our communities to reduce youth to***co usage. Wednesday, September 2, 6-7PM ET. Tune in on the NCDHHS Facebook and Youtube, or dial into the event by phone by calling 855-756-7520 Ext. #134950.

08/26/2026

COVID-19 cases are increasing across the country, so the time to prevent illness is now! Protect yourself and others with masks, clean indoor air, vaccines, and staying home when you feel sick.

08/25/2026

The first two U.S. measles deaths of 2026 were confirmed today, in Pennsylvania. Both people were unvaccinated. This follows three deaths in 2025, which were the first measles deaths in a decade. As vaccination rates decrease, outbreaks will continue to cause unnecessary illness and deaths across the U.S. Vaccination is the best way to protect your family and others and put an end to outbreaks. Learn more about measles vaccination: https://www.healthychildren.org/english/health-issues/vaccine-preventable-diseases/Pages/Measles.aspx and call us at 919-560-7608 to schedule vaccines for your family.

08/25/2026

This week is National Black Breastfeeding Week! Celebrating Black mothers setting up their babies for lifelong health, and recognizing the work still to be done to close gaps in breastfeeding rates. Get tips for setting and reaching breastfeeding goals: https://wicbreastfeeding.fns.usda.gov/setting-your-breastfeeding-goals

08/24/2026

If you are living with diabetes, join us for our monthly virtual support group tomorrow, 6:00-7:00PM, to learn about the latest resources and information and connect with others! Register in advance here: bit.ly/DCoDiabetesSG26