Durham County Department of Public Health

12/12/2025

Hand sanitizer can be a useful tool when handwashing is not an option, but it does not protect against norovirus! Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water to help prevent this highly contagious illness. Learn more about norovirus: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/conditions/infections/Pages/norovirus-what-to-do-if-your-child-catches-this-highly-contagious-stomach-bug.aspx

12/12/2025

The Durham County Women's Commission is partnering with the Durham County Department of Public Health for an HIV/AIDS Awareness webinar - "You, Me & HIV."

This session will provide valuable insights on:
HIV prevention strategies
Current statistics in Durham County
PrEP effectiveness and access for women
Featured Speaker is Brad Caison, MPH, CHES, HIV Navigator & Fast Track Cities Durham Coordinator

No registration required - just join Zoom session!

When: Monday, Dec. 15, 6-7 p.m.
Where: Virtual via Zoom
Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82959525330?pwd=6ePmMTbjtV2iHoBJcuiCgrcp0trg4b.1
Contact: WomensCommission@dconc.gov

12/12/2025

No gym? No worries. Here's another High Energy BHANGRA Dance Fitness Workout from Yours Truly, BHANGRAlicious. You can follow along and do this fat burning w...

12/12/2025

New! We’ve added a page to our website to answer frequently asked vaccine questions, address common misinformation, and provide resources for you to learn more from accurate sources. Check it out at DCoPublicHealth.org/VaccineFacts

12/11/2025

Hundreds of people have been quarantined in a measles outbreak in neighboring South Carolina. Measles is extremely contagious, and infection is NOT a safe way to develop immunity to measles. Be sure you and your family have been vaccinated in order to protect yourselves and others. Learn more about measles: https://www.healthychildren.org/english/health-issues/vaccine-preventable-diseases/Pages/Measles.aspx

12/11/2025

Join the Alzheimer's Association - Eastern North Carolina Chapter and Durham County Library for a year of informative programs designed to support and educate caregivers helping to provide them with the tools they need to successfully provide compassionate care for individuals living with dementia and themselves.

The programs are in room 3214 located on the third floor from 12 pm-1 pm at the Durham County Main Library located at 300 North Roxboro Street.

DurhamCountyLibrary.org

12/11/2025

12/11/2025

Join us next week for another session of "What’s the 411!” We’re excited to welcome Duke Health Vascular Surgeon Dr. Samantha Minc as our featured guest speaker. Dr. Minc will lead an insightful discussion on the critical connection between diabetes and vascular disease. Register here: https://tinyurl.com/Whatsthe411Dec2025

Edit: A Zoom option will also be made available! Please register at the link above to be sent a Zoom link when it is available!

12/10/2025

Hepatitis B is often transmitted to babies by their mother or other people in contact with them within their first year of life. Many of these people do not know they are infected. Vaccination beginning within 24 hours of birth prevents infection, chronic illness, and death from hepatitis B. Learn more: https://www.aap.org/en/news-room/fact-checked/fact-checked-hepatitis-b-vaccine-given-to-newborns-reduces-risk-of-chronic-infection

12/10/2025

COVID-19, flu, and RSV vaccines take about two weeks to become fully effective. With the holidays just around the corner, get up to date on your vaccines as soon as possible to be best protected in time for your holiday celebrations! Call us to schedule your vaccines: 919-560-7608. Or find other locations at vaccinefinder.org.

12/10/2025

Webinar Wellness Wednesday with the Durham County Department of Public Health - Today, we have two great webinars for the holidays. Link into register for both!

https://tinyurl.com/yc25nx7v

Staying Active During the Holidays - 10:00am-10:45am

Monitoring Your Holiday Spirits 2.0 - 11:30am-12:00pm

12/09/2025

In his latest video update, Health Director Dr. Rod Jenkins provides information for staying healthy this respiratory virus season and shares a reminder about the importance and safety of vaccines.