Baldwin County Health Department

Getting enough water every day is important for your health. There’s no better thirst quencher than water, be sure to drink up to energize your mind and body for the day ahead! Learn more: http://ow.ly/TyKI30rVFDz

We have the tools to protect ourselves against COVID-19: masks, tests, and vaccines. Let's #SlowtheSpread.

NCHD health departments have started to administer booster doses to eligible individuals that received their Moderna or J&J #COVID19 vaccines, in addition to providing boosters for those that received Pfizer. For individuals that received Pfizer or Moderna, the following groups can get a booster 6 months after their 2nd dose: Age 65+ Age 18+ living in long-term care settings Age 18+ with underlying medical conditions... Age 18 + who work or live in a high-risk setting Anyone who received a dose of the J&J vaccine is eligible for a booster shot 2 months after their vaccination. In addition, CDC recommendations now allow for mixing vaccines as booster doses. For example: a person that received 2 doses of Pfizer can receive a Moderna booster 6 months after their 2nd Pfizer shot. A person that received a J&J shot can receive a Pfizer booster 2 months later. Use the schedule here to plan your visit to our no-appointment vaccine clinics. See more

Our latest #COVID19 Operations Summary is now online. Case rates continue to decrease, and several counties have been reduced to moderate spread. Vaccination continues across the district, with 47% of the 13-county population having at least one dose. http://ow.ly/h4vW30rYcLa

NCHD health departments will begin administering booster doses for Moderna and Johnson & Johnson #COVID19 vaccine starting Tuesday, Oct. 26. Booster doses will be available to those eligible to receive. See eligibility: http://ow.ly/i0rF30rY9NC

Severe weather is on the forecast for Thursday, and we've had to push all Thursday vaccine appointment to Friday. Each March 18 appointment will be rescheduled to the same time & location on March 19. We will be calling everyone on the Thursday schedule to notify of this change.

The safest way to celebrate #StPatricksDay is to avoid crowds and gather virtually, outside or with people who live with you. Attending gatherings increases your risk of getting and spreading #COVID19. Get more safe celebration tips: https://bit.ly/3n6X3x4.

Our newest #COVID19 Operations Summary is now online. Decreases in new cases continue, but many counties are still at substantial spread. Our 13 vaccinations sites have administered over 47000 doses of COVID-19 vaccine to eligible groups. Read here: http://ow.ly/4Nnm30rAWAj

If you’re wondering which of the #COVID19Vaccines is best for you, the short answer is: whichever one is available to you. All three are safe and highly effective at preventing #COVID19 hospitalizations and deaths.

With #breastmilk your always on the go when your baby is hungry whether you in heels or not #breastfeeding is easy and convenient for moms on the go. For help with breastfeeding and going back to work or school during COVID-19, contact your local WIC office. At #WIC, we've got the info you need to make #Breastfeeding successful for your family. Go to NCDH52.org/Breastfeeding to receive more information.