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  Category: Delaware Health and Social Services


Delaware Confirms First Kent County Influenza Case for 2015 – 2016

Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Friday, October 23, 2015

The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) reports the state’s first Kent County laboratory-confirmed case of influenza for the 2015-2016 flu season. The case involves a 33-year-old Kent County woman who is recovering at home.




Office of Animal Welfare Hosts Training on Emergency Sheltering for Companion Animals

Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Monday, October 19, 2015

When severe weather forces people to leave their homes, no one wants to leave their pets behind. To ensure there is a place in Delaware shelters for pets, the Office of Animal Welfare’s Delaware Animal Response (DAR) program hosted an interactive, two-day training on how to set up emergency shelters for companion animals. The approximately 30 attendees are volunteers for the State Animal Response Team (SART), including animal rescuers, veterinarians or veterinary technicians, animal control officers, and members of the public who have an interest in disaster preparedness and response.




Delaware Confirms First Influenza Case for 2015-2016

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Date Posted: Friday, October 16, 2015

The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) reports the state’s first laboratory-confirmed case of influenza for the 2015-2016 flu season.




GOVERNOR MARKELL AND PUBLIC HEALTH URGE FLU VACCINATION

Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Friday, October 9, 2015

At the annual Division of Public Health (DPH) flu immunization clinic at the New Castle Farmers Market, Governor Jack Markell urged Delawareans age six months and older to get their annual flu vaccination as early as possible. Then he pushed up his sleeve to receive his own flu shot.




Public Health Stormy Weather Tips

Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Thursday, October 1, 2015

With the potential for heavy rain and high winds this weekend, the Division of Public Health (DPH) reminds Delawareans to stay safe and healthy, and to protect their pets using some important tips.







  Category: Delaware Health and Social Services

Delaware Confirms First Kent County Influenza Case for 2015 – 2016

Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Friday, October 23, 2015

The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) reports the state’s first Kent County laboratory-confirmed case of influenza for the 2015-2016 flu season. The case involves a 33-year-old Kent County woman who is recovering at home.




Office of Animal Welfare Hosts Training on Emergency Sheltering for Companion Animals

Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Monday, October 19, 2015

When severe weather forces people to leave their homes, no one wants to leave their pets behind. To ensure there is a place in Delaware shelters for pets, the Office of Animal Welfare’s Delaware Animal Response (DAR) program hosted an interactive, two-day training on how to set up emergency shelters for companion animals. The approximately 30 attendees are volunteers for the State Animal Response Team (SART), including animal rescuers, veterinarians or veterinary technicians, animal control officers, and members of the public who have an interest in disaster preparedness and response.




Delaware Confirms First Influenza Case for 2015-2016

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Date Posted: Friday, October 16, 2015

The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) reports the state’s first laboratory-confirmed case of influenza for the 2015-2016 flu season.




GOVERNOR MARKELL AND PUBLIC HEALTH URGE FLU VACCINATION

Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Friday, October 9, 2015

At the annual Division of Public Health (DPH) flu immunization clinic at the New Castle Farmers Market, Governor Jack Markell urged Delawareans age six months and older to get their annual flu vaccination as early as possible. Then he pushed up his sleeve to receive his own flu shot.




Public Health Stormy Weather Tips

Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Thursday, October 1, 2015

With the potential for heavy rain and high winds this weekend, the Division of Public Health (DPH) reminds Delawareans to stay safe and healthy, and to protect their pets using some important tips.