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Four Persons Reported Positive in Delaware for Human West Nile Virus

Division of Public Health | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, September 1, 2015

Four persons in Delaware have tested positive for West Nile Virus (WNV). The cases, three in New Castle County and one in Kent County were reported to the Division of Public Health (DPH) in mid-late August. None of the individuals reported symptoms. Instead the virus was found as part of bloodwork related to a routine medical procedure. The mosquito-borne illness can become serious and DPH reminds people to take precautions to avoid mosquito bites.




Back to School Health and Safety Tips

Division of Public Health | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, August 28, 2015

Back to school is a busy time and there are many things for time-crunched parents to remember. The Division of Public Health (DPH) wants to help with tips for a healthy and safe school year.




Hepatitis – The Silent Epidemic

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, August 3, 2015

The state Division of Public Health (DPH) encourages baby boomers, or individuals born between 1945 and 1965, to speak to their doctor about getting tested for hepatitis.




Beat the Heat: Cool Strategies

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Date Posted: Monday, July 20, 2015

Delaware is in the midst of a classic summer heat wave with soaring temperatures and long, humid days.




Enjoy a Healthy and Safe Independence Day

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Date Posted: Tuesday, June 30, 2015

The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) reminds Delawareans to celebrate healthily, without injuries or foodborne illness.







  Category: Division of Public Health

Four Persons Reported Positive in Delaware for Human West Nile Virus

Division of Public Health | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, September 1, 2015

Four persons in Delaware have tested positive for West Nile Virus (WNV). The cases, three in New Castle County and one in Kent County were reported to the Division of Public Health (DPH) in mid-late August. None of the individuals reported symptoms. Instead the virus was found as part of bloodwork related to a routine medical procedure. The mosquito-borne illness can become serious and DPH reminds people to take precautions to avoid mosquito bites.




Back to School Health and Safety Tips

Division of Public Health | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, August 28, 2015

Back to school is a busy time and there are many things for time-crunched parents to remember. The Division of Public Health (DPH) wants to help with tips for a healthy and safe school year.




Hepatitis – The Silent Epidemic

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, August 3, 2015

The state Division of Public Health (DPH) encourages baby boomers, or individuals born between 1945 and 1965, to speak to their doctor about getting tested for hepatitis.




Beat the Heat: Cool Strategies

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Date Posted: Monday, July 20, 2015

Delaware is in the midst of a classic summer heat wave with soaring temperatures and long, humid days.




Enjoy a Healthy and Safe Independence Day

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Date Posted: Tuesday, June 30, 2015

The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) reminds Delawareans to celebrate healthily, without injuries or foodborne illness.