DPH Confirms First Pediatric Flu Case for 2018-2019 Season
Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, October 12, 2018
The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is reporting the state’s first laboratory-confirmed case of influenza in a child for the 2018-2019 flu season. The case involves a 5-year-old from Sussex County. This brings the total number of flu cases this season to six, as of Oct. 5, 2018.
DPH, United Way and Delaware Division of Libraries to Host Free Books, Balls and Blocks Event for Children
Delaware Health and Social Services | Delaware Libraries | Division of Public Health | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, October 11, 2018
The Division of Public Health (DPH) invites parents with children from birth to 5 years old to participate in its first Books, Balls and Blocks event, which will take place from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m., Saturday, October 13, at the Route 9 Library and Innovation Center in New Castle, Delaware.
Fox in Kent County Tests Positive for Rabies
Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, October 11, 2018
Delaware’s Division of Public Health (DPH) is advising Kent County residents who live in the area of Still Road between Pony Track and Mahan Corner roads near Sandtown of a positive case of rabies in a fox that came into contact with a human recently. The fox attacked a chicken on the victim’s property and then bit the individual’s leg. The individual has begun treatment for rabies exposure.
23 Individuals and Groups Will Receive the Governor’s Outstanding Volunteer Awards on Oct. 24 in a Dover Ceremony
Delaware Health and Social Services | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, October 10, 2018
NEW CASTLE (Oct. 10, 2018) – Twenty-three individuals and groups will be honored with the 2018 Governor’s Outstanding Volunteer Award on Oct. 24 at Dover Downs Hotel. The recipients will be recognized for significant contributions, engagement and impact in diverse activities, including mentoring children, supporting people with disabilities, protecting the environment, and assisting seniors, people […]
Delaware Governor John Carney gets his flu shot and urges Delawareans to get theirs as well
Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, October 9, 2018
Delaware Governor John Carney, Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long, Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) Secretary Dr. Kara Odom Walker and Department of Transportation (DelDOT) Secretary Jennifer Cohan were among hundreds who lined up to receive their annual flu vaccine Tuesday in Dover.
