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Infant Botulism Outbreak Linked to Infant Formula, November 2025All ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula products have...
11/13/2025

Infant Botulism Outbreak Linked to Infant Formula, November 2025

All ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula products have been recalled. This includes all unexpired lots of formula cans and single-serve “anywhere” sticks.

CDC and FDA are concerned that other lots of ByHeart Whole Nutrition infant formula may be contaminated and are making infants sick with infant botulism. Parents and caregivers have reported feeding infants in this outbreak different lots of ByHeart infant formula that were not included in the company's recall on November 8, 2025. On November 11, 2025, ByHeart Inc. recalled all ByHeart Whole Nutrition infant formula products.

Parents and caregivers are urged to stop using any ByHeart Whole Nutrition infant formula immediately.

This includes:

All lot numbers
All sizes of cans and single serve packets
ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula is available for sale online and at major retailers nationwide.

Recommendations:

Parents and Caregivers should stop using any ByHeart infant formula products immediately.
If your child consumed ByHeart formula and is experiencing symptoms (see below) seek immediate medical attention.
If your child consumed ByHeart formula and is not currently showing symptoms, continue monitoring them and seek medical attention if symptoms develop.
If you still have the formula in your home, you should:
take a photo or record the information on the bottom of the package.
keep the container in a safe spot and be sure to label that product as DO NOT USE.
If your child develops symptoms your state health department might want to collect your formula container for testing. If your child does not develop symptoms after 30 days, throw your containers out.
Botulism can be fatal, and you should take action right away. If your child has consumed ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula and is experiencing signs and symptoms of botulism such as poor feeding, loss of head control, difficulty swallowing, or decreased facial expression, seek immediate medical attention.
If you are a Physician and suspect an infant patient has botulism, immediately call 510-231-7600 for case consultation. Consultation is available 24/7.

CNHD Respiratory Weekly Snapshot:Week 44: 10/26/25 - 11/01/25Getting vaccinated is your best defense against COVID-19, f...
11/08/2025

CNHD Respiratory Weekly Snapshot:
Week 44: 10/26/25 - 11/01/25

Getting vaccinated is your best defense against COVID-19, flu, and RSV. Here's who should get vaccinated:

COVID-19: Everyone 6 months and older should get the updated COVID vaccine, especially those with underlying health conditions.
Flu: Everyone 6 months and older, but it's especially important for pregnant women, seniors, and those with chronic health issues.
RSV: Infants, those who are pregnant, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems should consider the RSV vaccine for added protection.

Talk to your healthcare provider today! If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to our office to get assistance with getting vaccinated.

CNHD Respiratory Weekly Snapshot:Week 43: 10/19/25 - 10/25/25Getting vaccinated is your best defense against COVID-19, f...
10/31/2025

CNHD Respiratory Weekly Snapshot:
Week 43: 10/19/25 - 10/25/25

Getting vaccinated is your best defense against COVID-19, flu, and RSV. Here's who should get vaccinated:

COVID-19: Everyone 6 months and older should get the updated COVID vaccine, especially those with underlying health conditions.
Flu: Everyone 6 months and older, but it's especially important for pregnant women, seniors, and those with chronic health issues.
RSV: Infants, those who are pregnant, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems should consider the RSV vaccine for added protection.

Talk to your healthcare provider today! If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to our office to get assistance with getting vaccinated.

CNHD Respiratory Weekly Snapshot:Week 42: 10/12/25 - 10/18/25Getting vaccinated is your best defense against COVID-19, f...
10/24/2025

CNHD Respiratory Weekly Snapshot:
Week 42: 10/12/25 - 10/18/25

Getting vaccinated is your best defense against COVID-19, flu, and RSV. Here's who should get vaccinated:
COVID-19: Everyone 6 months and older should get the updated COVID vaccine, especially those with underlying health conditions.
Flu: Everyone 6 months and older, but it's especially important for pregnant women, seniors, and those with chronic health issues.
RSV: Infants, those who are pregnant, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems should consider the RSV vaccine for added protection.

Talk to your healthcare provider today! If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to our office to get assistance with getting vaccinated.

Check out the CNHD clinic schedule for November! Please call any office with questions or to schedule an appointment.
10/22/2025

Check out the CNHD clinic schedule for November!
Please call any office with questions or to schedule an appointment.

⚠The Nevada Division of Environmental Protection (NDEP) has placed Walker Lake (North of Hawthorne, NV) on a HAB Warning...
10/21/2025

⚠The Nevada Division of Environmental Protection (NDEP) has placed Walker Lake (North of Hawthorne, NV) on a HAB Warning advisory following satellite imaging of a surface bloom. The water body is expected to be unsafe for human and animal exposure. Human or animal contact with visible blooms is discouraged. Protect your pets from entering the water, drinking water, or coming in contact with scum found on the shore.

These toxic algae can cause serious health issues for humans and animals.
If you see water that looks discolored or smells bad, stay away.

For more information on HABs visit https://ndep.nv.gov/.../water.../harmful-algal-bloom-program

SWIM AT YOUR OWN RISK!

10/20/2025

Lead exposure can cause permanent harm to your child’s brain, growth, and learning abilities.

While lead poisoning is a serious threat to children’s health, it is 100% preventable.

Protect their health by taking these steps:
◾ Ask your healthcare provider for a blood lead test.
◾ Wash hands and toys often to reduce the risk of swallowing lead dust.
◾ Wet-clean floors and windowsills to stop the spread of lead dust.
◾ Serve meals rich in calcium, iron, and vitamin C to help the body absorb less lead.

10/20/2025

🏡 National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week starts today!

This week, we’ll be sharing reasons to prevent lead exposure.

In Nevada, only 3% of the more than 215,000 children under age 6 are
tested for lead. This places our state among the lowest in the nation for blood lead testing.

Testing is the first step in protecting children and building lead-safe,
healthy communities. Together, we can close the gap.

CNHD Respiratory Weekly Snapshot:Week 41: 10/05/25 - 10/11/25Getting vaccinated is your best defense against COVID-19, f...
10/17/2025

CNHD Respiratory Weekly Snapshot:
Week 41: 10/05/25 - 10/11/25

Getting vaccinated is your best defense against COVID-19, flu, and RSV. Here's who should get vaccinated:
COVID-19: Everyone 6 months and older should get the updated COVID vaccine, especially those with underlying health conditions.
Flu: Everyone 6 months and older, but it's especially important for pregnant women, seniors, and those with chronic health issues.
RSV: Infants, those who are pregnant, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems should consider the RSV vaccine for added protection.
Talk to your healthcare provider today! If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to our office to get assistance with getting vaccinated.

It's Respiratory Virus Season. As we head into the colder months, CNHD is closely monitoring the spread of respiratory v...
10/10/2025

It's Respiratory Virus Season.

As we head into the colder months, CNHD is closely monitoring the spread of respiratory viruses like flu, RSV, and COVID-19. We'll be sharing weekly updates to keep you informed about local trends, any increases in cases, and what you should be on the lookout for to keep your family safe.

The 2025-2026 respiratory virus season dates range from MMWR weeks 40 (2025) until estimated week 20 (2026). Week 40 for 2025 is 9/28/25. Ending date can change depending on infection rates.

Last year, during the 24-25 respiratory virus season, our counties peaked the highest cases for influenza in January and February. Now is a good time to get vaccinated, so that you are fully protected come the winter months. RSV had the highest surge during December and January. Covid-19 peaked in October, just as flu season was getting started. We did experience a summer surge for Covid-19 in many of our counties.

CDC expects the upcoming fall and winter respiratory disease season will likely have a similar or higher number of combined peak hospitalizations due to COVID-19, influenza, and RSV compared to last season. CDC will update this outlook every two months throughout the season and as warranted by changes in the trajectories of any of the three diseases.

https://www.cdc.gov/cfa-qualitative-assessments/php/data-research/season-outlook25-26.html

Stay informed with our updates and take steps to protect yourself and others:
✅ Get vaccinated (flu and COVID-19).
✅ Wash your hands frequently.
✅ Stay home if you're feeling sick.

Together, we can reduce the spread of respiratory illnesses this season!
Stay tuned for more updates each week! Reach out if you have questions or would like to know more information on how to get vaccinated.

🍽️✨ Hosting or attending a public gathering this holiday season? Keep food safe for everyone by following the Core Four:...
10/03/2025

🍽️✨ Hosting or attending a public gathering this holiday season? Keep food safe for everyone by following the Core Four:

✅ Clean – Wash hands and surfaces often
✅ Separate – Avoid cross-contamination
✅ Cook – Kill harmful bacteria by cooking to safe temperatures
✅ Chill – Refrigerate foods quickly to prevent bacteria growth

Protect your community by practicing these simple food safety steps—because a healthy gathering is a happy gathering! 🧡

Learn more in our Environmental Health Newsletter here: 👉 https://www.centralnevadahd.org/community-alerts-2/

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