Latest Uncas Health District News
Reminder: Flu Vaccinations for Young Children Required by Dec. 31
Attention Connecticut parents with children under 5: The clock is ticking on getting your little ones ready for flu season. To keep everyone healthy and happy in classrooms this winter, remember that Connecticut immunization regulations require a minimum of one dose of influenza vaccine for children under five each year between August 1st and December … Read more
Connecticut Department of Public Health stresses lead prevention safety
Oct. 22 – 28 is National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week. This awareness campaign aims to bring together individuals, organizations, industry, and state, tribal, and local governments to increase lead poisoning prevention awareness in order to reduce childhood exposure to lead.
Updated COVID-19 vaccines are available — find out where to get yours
Although COVID-19 vaccines have been widely available for nearly 3 years, millions of people still have not been vaccinated. Additionally, the virus is constantly evolving, and new variants that are more transmissible and/or resistant to vaccines can emerge.
That is why it is still crucial for those who have not yet been vaccinated to get their COVID-19 vaccines and for those who have been vaccinated to get their 2023-2024 updated COVID-19 vaccines.
2023 International Infection Prevention Week: Tips for avoiding infections from medical facilities
International Infection Prevention Week (IIPW) is an annual observance in mid-October to raise awareness of the importance of infection prevention and control. The 2023 IIPW theme, “Celebrating the Fundamentals of Infection Prevention,” highlights the importance of simple yet effective infection prevention measures, such as hand hygiene, vaccination, and proper cleaning and disinfection.
Flu season is approaching — get your flu vaccine today
Flu season is coming, and it’s important for everyone to get vaccinated. Flu vaccines are the best way to protect yourself and your loved ones from the flu. The flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. It can cause fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, muscle aches, headache, fatigue, and … Read more
Breast Cancer Awareness Month: the importance of screening and early detection
Breast cancer is among the most common cancers among women in the United States. According to the American Cancer Society (ACS), an estimated 297,790 new cases of invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed in women in the United States in 2023, and 43,700 women will die from the disease. While breast cancer can be a … Read more
Updated fee schedule — effective October 1, 2023
Print or Download Fee Schedule FEE SCHEDULE (EFFECTIVE 10/1/23) SITE TESTING SEPTIC SYSTEM: Site Investigation per lot * $150.00 Groundwater monitoring per lot / per visit $50.00 Site investigation-B100a-deck, pool, addition etc. $100.00 Additional testing per lot $100.00 Perc testing fill for a system $50.00 Water Treatment Wastewater System $100.00 * includes new construction, … Read more
Asthma attacks are common in early fall — how to reduce your risk
Asthma is a chronic lung disease that inflames and narrows the airways. This can make breathing difficult and trigger wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath, and chest tightness. Asthma attacks can be mild or severe, and they can even be life-threatening. Why Are Asthma Attacks Common in Early Fall? There are a few reasons why asthma … Read more
Check your mental health at Fresh Check Day — Sept. 27 at Three Rivers Community College
On Wednesday, September 27, members of the Uncas Health District team will be heading to CT State Community College Three Rivers (formerly Three Rivers Community College) for Fresh Check Day — an uplifting mental health promotion and suicide prevention event for colleges that includes interactive expo booths, peer-to-peer messaging, support of multiple campus departments and … Read more
Suicide Prevention Month: creating hope through action
September is Suicide Prevention Month, a time to raise awareness about suicide and its prevention. Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the United States, and it is the second leading cause of death among young people ages 10-24. There are many warning signs that someone may be thinking about suicide. These signs … Read more