Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department

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[Lincoln Police @Lincoln_Police]

Carfentanil = 10,000x more potent than morphine.

A dose the size of a grain of salt can kill.

Learn more at https://t.co/6knP2EMY3A

[Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department @LNKhealth]

Summer is a great time for well-child checkups and routine vaccines. Vaccines help keep children active and healthy. LLCHD offers vaccines at no cost or low cost to eligible families through its Vaccines for Children Program - https://t.co/BYJjjFHXdK or call 402-441-8065.

[Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department @LNKhealth]

Take these precautions to avoid mosquito bites:
- Use an EPA-registered insect repellent when spending time outside.
- Limit time outdoors at dusk and dawn when mosquitoes are most active.
- Wear long-sleeved shirts, pants, shoes and socks when outside.

[Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department @LNKhealth]

Prevent mosquito bites over Juneteenth and Fourth of July weekends. Mosquitoes have tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV) within Lincoln, which can mean increased transmission of WNV in the community. No human cases of WNV have been reported in Lancaster County at this time.

[Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department @LNKhealth]

Our offices will be closed on Friday, June 19 in observance of Juneteenth. We'll resume normal business hours Monday, June 22.

HazToGo, Lincoln's Hazardous Waste Center, and GoodToGo, Lincoln's Reuse Store, at 5101 N. 48th St. will also be closed on Friday for the holiday.

[Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department @LNKhealth]

It's Great Outdoors Month! Staying active helps reduce tobacco cravings. Hit the trails and take care of your health this summer. Call 1-800-QUIT-NOW for free quit support.

#GreatOutdoorsMonth #NEQuitline

[Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department @LNKhealth]

Water safety videos created by SafeKids, community partners and LNKTV Health are available in multiple languages on LNKTV Health's YouTube Channel - https://t.co/WfjaEXmnzS

[Lincoln Police @Lincoln_Police]

Drowning can happen in seconds and is often silent. During National Drowning Prevention Week, remember to stay safe this summer by supervising children near water, never swimming alone, knowing your limits and learning CPR. Bystander CPR can save a life before help arrives. ❤️

[CDC @CDCgov]

New infant botulism outbreak linked to infant formula.
If your infant was fed Nara Organics infant formula and has any of these symptoms, seek health care immediately: poor feeding, loss of head control, difficulty swallowing, decreased facial expression. More info: https://t.co/jfdsfZJW7q

[Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department @LNKhealth]

Are your children currently playing or interested in joining youth sports? LLCHD and partners are working to make youth sports more accessible - and you can help! Take our quick survey to help us learn more about barriers to youth sports for families - https://t.co/rttSGIBwgn

[Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department @LNKhealth]

June is Men’s Health Month. Quitting tobacco supports your heart, lungs, and long-term health. Free help is available through the Nebraska Tobacco Quitline: 1-800-QUIT-NOW.

#MensHealthMonth #NEQuitline

[Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department @LNKhealth]

This summer, families in Nebraska can get $120 in benefits, per eligible school-age child, to use for groceries while school is out in summer. Learn more about the program at https://t.co/yWscYDt96f.

[Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department @LNKhealth]

Make a splash this summer - safely! Remember that a fence or power safety cover is required for any pool that is 18 inches deep or more. Keep kids safe by securing your pool. For more information along with swimming safety tips, go to https://t.co/MTHRRVPjHH.

[Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department @LNKhealth]

We're in for some hot temperatures and high humidity. ☀️ A reminder from Lincoln Animal Control to leave pets at home during extreme heat.

If you’re concerned about a pet in a hot car, contact Animal Control at 402-441-7900.

[Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department @LNKhealth]

🔶 Limit outdoor activity to coolest parts of day/evening
❄️ Find air-conditioned places to cool off. Local cooling center locations and a searchable map are available at https://t.co/efdja73OPW

[Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department @LNKhealth]

Hot temps and high humidity can cause heat illness. Tips to stay safe in extreme heat:

🚗 Never leave children or pets in parked car
✔️ Check on family, friends, neighbors, pets
💧 Drink plenty of water
👕 Wear loose, light-colored clothing and put on sunscreen when outside 🧵

[Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department @LNKhealth]

@NWSOmaha issued heat advisory for Lincoln and Lancaster County effective Tuesday, June 9, 1 to 9 p.m. Heat index values up to 107 degrees possible. Information and resources to help you stay cool, hydrated and informed - https://t.co/iw3Cre0AkB

[Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department @LNKhealth]

Happy National Best Friends Day! A supportive friend can make quitting tobacco easier. Be that friend for someone today. And if you need extra support, call 1-800-QUIT-NOW.

#NationalBestFriendsDay #NEQuitline

[Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department @LNKhealth]

Some hot days are ahead this week. The temperature inside a car can increase to dangerous levels in minutes. Never leave your child alone in a parked car, not even for a minute.

[Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department @LNKhealth]

Extreme heat possible this week. Check our heat safety website - https://t.co/efdja73OPW - for resources to help prepare for and stay safe in extreme heat:
- Heat safety tip sheet (available in multiple languages)
- Map and list of cooling centers
- Heat Response Plan & more

[NWS Omaha @NWSOmaha]

We could see the warmest temperatures of the season so far, this Tuesday and Wednesday. While exactly how hot it gets will depend on how much cloud cover we see, there is the potential for Heat Indices in the low 100s. Prep for the heat now if you have outdoor plans!

[Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department @LNKhealth]

June is Pride Month! The LGBTQIA+ community experiences tobacco use at higher rates due to targeted efforts by Big Tobacco. You deserve free, confidential quit support. Call 1-800-QUIT-NOW.

#PrideMonth #NEQuitline