Monroe Health Department

11/05/2025

November is U.S. Antibiotic Awareness Month.

Antibiotics are critical tools for treating life-threatening infections, like those that can lead to sepsis. Any time antibiotics are used, they can contribute to antimicrobial resistance. Protect yourself from infections & preserve the power of antibiotics: https://bit.ly/ProtectYourselfAR

11/03/2025

Drugs and your body have a toxic relationship. They can damage your organs, twist your mental health, and make you feel like a stranger in your own skin. Ditch the drama and learn more about drugs’ toxic behaviors at cdc.gov/FreeMind.

11/02/2025

November is American Diabetes Month. Did you know 38.4 million Americans, of all ages, have diabetes?

For more information on how you can join the fight against diabetes this American Diabetes Month, visit https://diabetes.org/adm.

11/01/2025

Daylight Saving Time ends tomorrow! Don’t forget to turn your clocks backwards 1 hour at 2:00 am! ⌚️

10/31/2025

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10/31/2025

🎃👻Happy Halloween👻🎃

As your children get ready to head out for a fun night of trick-or-treating, make sure to consider these tips for keeping them safe tonight!

10/30/2025

Dressing up like a ghost 👻 or goblin 🧟 is fun, but counterfeit medicine is no joke.

When buying prescription medicine from an online pharmacy, review this checklist to make sure your medication is safe: https://www.fda.gov/drugs/buying-using-medicine-safely/counterfeit-medicine

10/29/2025

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10/29/2025

10/29/2025

Today is World Stroke Day.

Nearly 12 million people have a stroke each year, making it the leading cause of disability worldwide, however, up to 90% of strokes are preventable.

Know the signs – say it’s a stroke.

10/24/2025

Polio was one of the most feared diseases in the country, paralyzing more than 15,000 people each year. Thanks to widespread vaccination, cases of polio in the U.S. fell to nearly zero.

By getting our kids vaccinated on time, we can keep the U.S. polio-free and help efforts to eradicate this disease once and for all. This World Polio Day, learn about polio vaccination:https://www.cdc.gov/polio/vaccines/?CDC_AAref_Val=https://www.cdc.gov/polio/us/vaccination.html