DPH Announces Delaware’s First Death Associated with Multi-State Outbreak of Vaping-Related Lung Illnesses
Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, October 3, 2019
Currently in Delaware, there are 11 cases of vaping-related lung injury that meet the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) case definition as either probable or confirmed. Additionally, DPH announced today that one of the cases associated with this outbreak involves an individual who died.
DPH Kicks Off 2019-2020 Flu Season with Free Vaccination Clinics
Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, October 2, 2019
The 2019-2020 flu season has officially arrived, and to kick off the state’s influenza prevention efforts, the Division of Public Health (DPH) will hold two free flu vaccination clinics for the public.
DPH Provides Update on Vaping-Related Lung Illnesses in Delaware
Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, September 25, 2019
The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) continues to participate in a multi-state investigation into an outbreak of severe pulmonary disease reported across the country. As of today, 38 states, including Delaware, have reported cases of lung injury associated with use of e-cigarette products (e.g., devices, liquids, refill pods, and cartridges).
Falls Prevention Awareness Week Features Sept. 23 Screening for Newark Senior Center Members
Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, September 20, 2019
To encourage Delawareans to support fall prevention strategies, Governor John Carney and Lieutenant Governor Bethany Hall-Long proclaimed the week of September 22-28, 2019 as Falls Prevention Awareness Week in Delaware. The National Council on Aging (NCOA) designates the first day of the fall season as National Falls Prevention Awareness Day, which is September 23 this year.
DPH Investigating Possible Cases of Vaping-Related Lung Illnesses in Delaware
Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, September 9, 2019
The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is advising Delaware residents that it is participating in a multi-state investigation into an outbreak of severe pulmonary disease reported across the country. As of today, 33 states, including Delaware, have reported possible cases of lung illnesses associated with use of e-cigarette products (e.g., devices, liquids, refill pods, and cartridges). While there are no confirmed cases in Delaware at this time, DPH is currently investigating three possible cases among Delaware residents.
