Farmington Valley Health District

The FVHD serves the Connecticut towns of Avon, Barkhamsted, Canton, Colebrook, East Granby, Farmington, Granby, Hartland, New Hartford and Simsbury.

[Public Health Communications Collaborative @PH_Comms]

🆕#PublicHealth Resource: "When to Take an At-Home COVID-19 Test" toolkit. At-home tests are one of the best tools to prevent the spread of #COVID19. Share our bilingual resource with your community to help them determine when to take a test: https://t.co/U3YkqYdZD6

[CDC Emerging Infections @CDC_NCEZID]

LISTERIA OUTBREAK: Share this with friends & family who are pregnant, aged 65 or older, or have a weakened immune system. Investigators are working to identify other brands of enoki mushrooms that may be linked to this outbreak. More info:
https://t.co/e8Cnafd17x

[QVHD Public Health @qvhd]

Recreational cannabis sales in Connecticut have officially begun. While adults 21 and older are now allowed to purchase, carry and use Cannabis, it’s important to be in the know on the new laws and who they apply to.

[Dr. Tom Frieden @DrTomFrieden]

People who received an Omicron booster were more than 18 times less likely to die from Covid and 3 times less likely to be infected compared to unvaccinated people, according to the latest CDC data.

[Central Connecticut Health District @CCTHD4]

Now that the weather is warmer, mosquitos are out in full force. There have been a few cases of West Nile Virus reported in CT already this year, so please be aware and take precautions! #healthysummer #ccthd #publichealth #healtheducation #mosquitos #westnilevirus #prevention

[PHII @PHInformatics]

#ICYMI at #NA360
There is no physical health without mental health.
-- Justine Ginsberg, BSN, RN, Community Health Coordinator, @FarmValleyHD

[NACCHO @NACCHOalerts]

Joining us next is Justine Ginsberg, BSN, RN, Community Health Coordinator at Farmington Valley Health District (CT) @farmvalleyhd #NA360

[Central Connecticut Health District @CCTHD4]

The pool is only as clean as you are! If you're planning on swimming this summer, please follow these tips to keep everyone safe.
#poolsafety #safesummer #healthysummer #staysafe #poolday

[Farmington Valley Health District @FarmValleyHD]

And no matter how bad your side effects are, it’s better than getting COVID

[CDC @CDCgov]

A #COVID19 vaccine will help protect you from getting COVID-19. Side effects after your second shot may be more intense than those you experienced after your first shot, but they should go away in a few days. More: https://t.co/Sygs9UZVVy.

[Farmington Valley Health District @FarmValleyHD]

Please drink responsibly 😉

[Governor Ned Lamont @GovNedLamont]

➡️Visit a participating Connecticut restaurant May 19-31
➡️Show your vaccine card
➡️Get a free drink (food purchase required)

For the list of participating restaurants, visit https://t.co/Mtob05qHgI

More will continue to be added over the coming weeks.

#CTDrinksOnUs

[Governor Ned Lamont @GovNedLamont]

➡️Visit a participating Connecticut restaurant May 19-31
➡️Show your vaccine card
➡️Get a free drink (food purchase required)

For the list of participating restaurants, visit https://t.co/Mtob05qHgI

More will continue to be added over the coming weeks.

#CTDrinksOnUs

[Farmington Valley Health District @FarmValleyHD]

The Farmington Valley Health District will not be administering J&J vaccine until further notice

https://t.co/hRJ6jstVN0

[NACCHO @NACCHOalerts]

False Barriers: These Things Should Not Prevent You From Getting a COVID Vaccine https://t.co/W1Qo9ybW5T

[Governor Ned Lamont @GovNedLamont]

Individuals who are 16 and 17 years old are reminded that they should only sign up for a clinic that is offering the vaccine made by @Pfizer, as that is the only vaccine at this point that has been approved for those ages by the @US_FDA.

[Farmington Valley Health District @FarmValleyHD]

The Farmington Valley Health District will begin booking April COVID vaccine appointments through VAMS starting Monday, 3/22. Follow the following steps to register: https://t.co/SmrIcOrY17

[Farmington Valley Health District @FarmValleyHD]

@MightySands If you couch through a school, the administrator at the institution will be able to register you for a vaccination. Otherwise, coaches will have to wait until they are eligible by age.

[CDC @CDCgov]

Remember: Antibiotics do not work on viral infections, like #COVID19, colds, or flu. Antibiotics can save lives when used appropriately, but any time antibiotics are used, they can cause side effects and lead to #AntibioticResistance. Learn more: https://t.co/AyvMA6PvJT.

[CDC @CDCgov]

Salt, pepper, vinegar, lemon juice, or lime juice have not been shown to be effective at removing germs from produce. The safest way to clean your fruits and vegetables is to rinse them under cold, running water.

Learn more about #FoodSafety and #COVID19: https://t.co/yxevI1SDMV

[CDC @CDCgov]

UPDATE: If you are fully vaccinated against #COVID19, you can start doing some things again, like gathering indoors with other fully vaccinated people without wearing masks. To learn more, visit: https://t.co/FJMon7WlFO.

[CT Public Health @CTDPH]

Don't, play favorites. Do, take the COVID-19 shot you can get. #CTVaxFacts