Brown County Indiana Health Department

10/15/2026

✨ WASH THOSE HANDS✨
Handwashing Tips:
👉 Wash with soap & warm water for at least 20 seconds (sing the ABCs 🎶).
👉 Don’t forget between fingers, under nails, and wrists.
👉 Always wash before eating 🍎, after recess 🏃, after coughing/sneezing 🤧, and after using the restroom 🚽.
Healthy hands = healthy community!💪
❓ Questions? Call us!
📞 812-988-2255
📧 [email protected]
🕗 Monday-Friday 8AM-4PM

10/13/2026

🍂 FALL IS HERE — IS YOUR SEPTIC SYSTEM READY? 🍂
Before the leaves pile up and the temperatures drop, give your septic system a little attention! A few simple steps now can help prevent costly problems later.
🏡 Pump your tank if it’s due
💧 Check for leaks or slow drains
🍂 Keep leaves, debris, and heavy equipment off your drain field
🚽 Only flush toilet paper and waste
🌧️ Make sure water is draining away from your septic system
Taking care of your septic system now can help keep things flowing all season long. 🍁
Remember: Your septic system is part of your home’s health and your community’s water quality. 💧
❓ Questions? Call us!
📞 812-988-2255
📧 [email protected]
🕗 Monday-Friday 8AM-4PM

10/12/2026

National Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month is observed every October
to educate the public on the signs of sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) and teach
lifesaving skills like CPR and AED.
Every Monday in October we will be posting tips and helpful information to
equip you and your loved ones on prevention and life saving measures.
Learn the Signs!
Signs of sudden cardiac arrest to look for include:
Unconscious
Not breathing or only gasping
For more information and resources you can visit: redcross.org.
❓ Questions? Call us!
📞 812-988-2255
📧 [email protected]
🕗 Monday-Friday 8AM-4PM

10/09/2026

October is designated as Sudden Infant Death
Syndrome (SIDS) Awareness Month to educate the
public on safe infant sleep practices and reduce
sleep-related deaths.
The National Institute of Health has many resources
on safe sleep practices for you and your children. We
will be featuring these tips and recommendations
throughout the month of October.
SIDS is the sudden and unexplained death of a baby
younger than 1 year old, usually occurring during
sleep. It is part of a broader category called Sudden
Unexpected Infant Death (SUID), which also includes
accidental suffocation and strangulation in bed.
❓ Questions? Call us!
📞 812-988-2255
📧 [email protected]
🕗 Monday-Friday 8AM-4PM

10/06/2026

Today is the day! All you have to do is get in your car and drive
to the Brown County Health Department. That is it! You even
get to STAY IN YOUR CAR!
This is a busy person’s dream! Come get your flu shot! We
start at 10AM and will be here until 2PM!
Can’t make it? That’s okay! You can still call for an
appointment to get your flu shot!
❓ Questions? Call us!
📞 812-988-2255
📧 [email protected]
🕗 Monday-Friday 8AM-4PM

10/05/2026

National Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month is observed
every October to educate the public on the signs of sudden
cardiac arrest (SCA) and teach lifesaving skills like CPR and
AED.
Every Monday in October we will be posting tips and helpful
information to equip you and your loved ones on prevention
and life saving measures.
Fact: Having a heart attack can increase your risk of
experiencing sudden cardiac arrest, but there are distinct
differences between heart attack and cardiac arrest, their
causes, and symptoms. Check out our infographic below and
call us for any questions!
❓ Questions? Call us!
📞 812-988-2255
📧 [email protected]
🕗 Monday-Friday 8AM-4PM

10/01/2026

Next Week!
Just roll up in your car, get your flu shot and be on your way!
It's that easy!
Mark your calendars!
❓ Questions? Call us!
📞 812-988-2255
📧 [email protected]
🕗 Monday-Friday 8AM-4PM

09/29/2026

❤️ World Heart Day | September 29
Your heart works for you every single day. This World Heart Day, let’s do
something for our hearts!
Heart disease is one of the leading causes of death worldwide, but many
risk factors can be reduced through healthy lifestyle choices.
Small steps can make a big difference:
❤️ Get regular physical activity
🥗 Choose heart-healthy foods
🚭 Avoid to***co and va**ng
🩺 Know your blood pressure and cholesterol numbers
😴 Prioritize quality sleep
💧 Stay hydrated
🧘 Find healthy ways to manage stress
You don’t have to change everything at once. Start with one small step
today—and keep building from there.
This World Heart Day, make your heart a priority. Because every heartbeat
matters. ❤️
❓ Questions? Call us!
📞 812-988-2255
📧 [email protected]
🕗 Monday-Friday 8AM-4PM

09/29/2026

09/28/2026

🐾 World Rabies Day | September 28
Know the facts. Protect yourself, your family, and your pets. 💙
Rabies is a serious but preventable disease that can affect both people and
animals. World Rabies Day is a reminder that awareness, responsible pet
ownership, and vaccination can save lives.
A few important facts from the World Health Organization:
• Rabies is a viral disease that affects the nervous system and can infect both
domestic and wild animals.
• Dogs are responsible for up to 99% of human rabies cases worldwide.
• Rabies is almost always fatal once clinical symptoms appear—but it is
preventable with prompt treatment after exposure.
• Vaccinating pets, especially dogs, is one of the most effective ways to prevent
rabies.
• If you are bitten or scratched by an animal that could have rabies, immediately
wash the wound thoroughly with soap and water and seek medical attention.
Don’t wait until it’s too late. Make sure your pets are vaccinated, teach children
how to safely interact with animals, and know what to do if a bite or scratch
occurs.
Know the facts. Prevent the bite. Protect your community. 🐶🐱🦇
❓ Questions? Call us!
📞 812-988-2255
📧 [email protected]
🕗 Monday-Friday 8AM-4PM