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Protect Yourself & Your Family Against the Flu!
The Caroline County Health Department will offer Fall 2026 Flu Vaccine Clinics for adults and children ages 6 months and older on select Tuesdays in October and November from 8 AM–4 PM at 403 S. 7th Street in Denton. Pre-registration is encouraged by calling 410-479-8000 and selecting option star (*). Vaccines are available for insured and uninsured individuals.
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Safe Household Sharps Disposal: Protect Your Family & Community
Used needles, lancets and other household sharps can pose a safety risk when they aren’t handled or discarded properly—but do you know the right way to dispose of them? Learn how to safely contain and dispose of household-generated sharps to help protect your family, sanitation workers and your community.
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Vibrio Bacteria: Know the Risks & Preventative Measures
Before your next day on the Bay or in the Choptank, take a minute to learn about Vibrio bacteria and the easy precautions that can help keep you and your family safe this summer.
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Measles: What Marylanders Need to Know
Measles is a highly contagious, vaccine-preventable viral illness that can affect the body's respiratory, immune, and central nervous systems. Although there are currently no confirmed cases in Caroline County, residents should ensure they are up to date on their MMR vaccination and be aware of signs and symptoms.

Health & Safety Alerts

Clover Hill Dairy Soft Ricotta/Requeson Cheese
Clover Hill Dairy has voluntarily recalled all Soft Ricotta/Requeson Cheese products due to the potential presence of Listeria monocytogenes
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Caroline County Health Department News
Caroline County Behavioral Health logo Caroline County Behavioral Health Earns Three-Year CARF Accreditation

We are excited to share that the Caroline County Behavioral Health Team has received a three-year Commission on Accreditation of […]

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Image: WIC Program Director Joyneka Moals is awarded the Patriot Award WIC Program Director Joyneka Moals Honored with Patriot Award

During a recent meeting in Denton, Maryland, Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program Director Joyneka Moals, was honored with the […]

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Members of Caroline County Behavioral Health team accept the Mid Shore Behavioral Health Caliber Award on Friday, May 17, 2024. Caroline County Behavioral Health Awarded for Youth Substance Use Program

The Caroline County Health Department’s Behavioral Health team was recently awarded the Mid Shore Behavioral Health Caliber Award for Effective Programming at a ceremony that took place on Friday, May 17, 2024.

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CCHD Calendar

Visit our full calendar for COVID-19 testing and vaccination, important program dates, closures, and community events the Health Department will be attending.
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