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The Hendricks County Health Department's mission is to protect the Hendricks County community through public health promotion and disease prevention.

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Attention!! It’s HOT!
Hendricks County and other counties in Central Indiana are currently under an excessive heat advisory. With the high temperatures, it is important to practice heat safety precautions to stay safe and informed.

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That's a wrap!!
Check out some of the many accomplishments of the Hendricks County Health Department from this year. #2024Wrapped

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COVID-19 cases have been on the rise over the past few weeks. While most cases are mild and treated in outpatient settings, there are precautions you can take to help protect you and your loved ones. Learn more about the CDC’s Respiratory Guidelines here: https://t.co/fm3nzBe286

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Happy Holidays from the Hendricks County Health Department! The Health Department will be closed on December 25 and December 26 in observance of the Christmas holiday. We will resume operations on Wednesday, December 27.

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It's Sharps Injury Prevention Month. The Hendricks County Health Dept. has a safe sharps disposal program, providing a safe way to dispose of used syringes, lancets, & other medical sharps. Pick up a container at the Health Dept. M-F from 8am-4pm, fill it up & drop it back off!

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Join us at the MADE Center on Thurs, Nov 2 between 10AM-4PM to get your flu vaccine! We'll have standard flu vaccines for those 6 months and older, and high-dose vaccines for those 65+. Registration is required so be sure to make your appointment here: https://t.co/zg3hYntM5L

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Oct 22-28 is National Lead Prevention Week. A new 2023 law requires that all IN healthcare providers determine whether children aged 6 and younger have been tested for lead poisoning and to offer the screening. Schedule your screening with us at [phone].

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The Hendricks County Health Department will be closed on Monday, September 4, in observance of Labor Day, and will resume operations on Tuesday, September 5. Happy Labor Day to all!

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Come visit us at the Hendricks County 4H Fair EXPO Hall this week to hear about the public health services we offer, receive some freebies, spin our wheel of prizes, and enter a raffle to win an Emergency Kit!

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It’s that time of year when Americans will be celebrating the 4th of July with family, friends & fireworks. In 2021, 75% of firework injuries occurred in the weeks before & after the July 4th Holiday. For more safety info, visit https://t.co/bOiXfysC6z & https://t.co/hWNbVt6qs1.

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Free CPR and Stop the Bleed training classes are available to the public at various locations in Hendricks County throughout the rest of 2023. These classes teach life-saving skills. For CPR classes: https://t.co/Yy1QVWb0JT
For Stop the Bleed Classes: https://t.co/sUiqf1mOBR

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Air Quality Alert: Today, Hendricks County is currently at 257 AQI (Air Quality Index) as of 9AM. People with heart or lung disease, older adults, children & teens should avoid outdoor activities. Visit https://t.co/NgHE6A69zv or stay tuned to local news for updated advisories.

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As the summer fun begins, it’s especially important to practice pool safety. Pools are responsible for 38% of all child drownings and happen quickly and quietly. You can help protect your child by practicing the following steps. Learn more here: https://t.co/8uhHG4p4ML

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It's #mosquitoweek, the perfect time to learn about protecting yourself from mosquitoes.The Hendricks County Health Department will treat standing water if mosquito larvae are present. If you have standing water on your property, contact us at 317-745-9217 for possible treatment.

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Naloxone is a safe and effective medication for preventing opioid overdose deaths in cases of opioid overdose. Help prevent potential overdose for yourself or a loved one by getting your own Naloxone overdose-reversal medication kit at one of three locations below.

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Hoosiers are urged to protect themselves by taking precautions against tick bites. Tick-borne diseases are at its highest for the next few months.
For more info about ticks and preventing tick-related diseases, visit: https://t.co/UVE9xJ6puw.

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Planning on spending some time outdoors this summer? Here are 7 tips on how to reduce the chance of being bitten by ticks. Learn more tips at: https://t.co/UVE9xJ5REY

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It’s National Infant Immunization Week! In Hendricks County, only around 57.5% of children between the ages of 19-35 months have completed their recommended vaccines. Need to catch your child up on their immunizations? Contact us at 317-745-9222 https://t.co/ZkZQYKNGMD

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Caption: Public Health Week is a special time of the year to celebrate and commemorate the many accomplishments of public health and the workers who made it possible. Learn m more here: https://t.co/ko1PFxhnkk

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The Hendricks County Health Department will be closed tomorrow, April 7, in observance of Good Friday, and will resume operations on Monday, April 10.