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Last updated: 10/22/2021 NOTE: On December 20, 2019, the President signed legislation to amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act, and raise the federal minimum age of sale of tobacco products from 18 to 21 years old. It is now illegal for a retailer to sell any tobacco product – including cigarettes, cigars and […]

Participation in sports can have a positive impact on kids mental and physical health. However, unintentional injuries do happen. It’s important for parents and coaches to teach their kids not only how to play sports safely, but also how to recognize and treat sports injuries when they do happen. How to reduce the risk of […]

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LHIC Annual Meeting The 2021 LHIC Annual Meeting will be announced closer to the end of the summer  For questions, contact Ronya Nassar at ronya.nassar@maryland.gov or (410) 877-1038. Child Fatality Review Learn more about CFR on the Maryland Department of Health’s webpage. (link: https://phpa.health.maryland.gov/mch/Pages/cfr-home.aspx) For more information about Harford County’s CFR, please email: judy.churn@maryland.gov MHAAC/ LHIC […]

Mental Health Resources This COVID-19 mental health information and resource guide website below will assist you along your path to finding ways to manage your mental health needs (e.g., stress, anxiety, anger and depression). Mental Health America’s COVID-19 Pandemic Information for Mental Health and COVID-19. _______________________________________________________________________________________ Worry, Stress, Anxiety? You probably experience worry, stress or anxiety […]

Pronounced (noo-muh-KOK-uhl) Vaccines help prevent pneumococcal disease, which is any type of illness caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria. There are two kinds of pneumococcal vaccines available in the United States: Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine or PCV13 Pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine or PPSV23 The CDC recommends pneumococcal vaccination (pneumonia vaccine) for all adults 65 years or older.  Please talk with your […]

Maryland Department of Health COVID-19 FAQ Sheet

As of December 11, 2020 The Pfizer COVID Vaccine has received its EUA. Please have one staff from each facility complete a quick screening before signing in to ImmuNet to complete/update the profile registration. The link to start the screening/registration is on the ImmuNet login page: mdimmunet.org. Please refer to this Guide to assist with the screening/registration process.  For […]

Safe Disposal of Household Sharps (Needles & Syringes) Improper disposal of needles and syringes used at home can pose serious health risks. Loose sharps in the trash may cause injury or spread infections to sanitation workers and others who may come in contact with your household waste. To protect your community and yourself, follow these […]