Delaware Announces Two New Flu Cases, Including First Pediatric Flu Case, Confirming Flu Is Statewide
Division of Public Health | Date Posted: Tuesday, October 11, 2022
DOVER, DE (Oct. 11, 2022) – The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing two new laboratory-confirmed cases of influenza, one each in New Castle and Sussex counties for the 2022-2023 flu season. The cases involve an unvaccinated 43-year-old Sussex County woman, and an unvaccinated child under 5 years – old in New Castle County, both with influenza strain A. The new […]
Delaware’s Cancer Mortality Rates Further Decline As DPH Releases Annual Cancer Incidence And Mortality Report
Division of Public Health | Date Posted: Monday, October 10, 2022
DOVER, DE (Oct. 10, 2022) – Delaware’s cancer mortality, or death, rate has further declined, according to the latest cancer data from the Division of Public Health (DPH). Between 2005 and 2019, mortality rates for cancer at all locations throughout the body, known as all-site cancer, decreased an average of 1.7% per year in both Delaware and […]
DPH Announces New Substance Use Disorder Continuing Education Credits And Resources For Pharmacists
Division of Public Health | Date Posted: Thursday, October 6, 2022
DOVER, DE (Oct. 6, 2022) – The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) has created new resources and a new webinar specifically for pharmacists as part of its ongoing work to reduce substance use disorder. DPH has worked with partners in the medical community to develop Delaware-specific, evidence-based education materials, aiming to reduce the risk of […]
DPH Announces Start Of Flu Season: Encourages Vaccination In Face Of Potentially Active Flu Season
Division of Public Health | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, September 29, 2022
DOVER, DE (Sept. 29, 2022) – October 2 marks the official start of the 2022-2023 influenza (flu) season. The flu vaccine plays a pivotal role in helping to avoid significant flu-related illnesses, including hospitalization and death. The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) believes it is vital for Delawareans to protect themselves and their loved ones by getting […]
Eligibility For Monkeypox Vaccine Expands Again In Delaware
Division of Public Health | Date Posted: Thursday, September 22, 2022
DOVER, DE (Sept 22, 2022) – The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is sharing upcoming opportunities for individuals to get vaccinated against the monkeypox virus (MPX). The current case count for MPX in the state is 35, including 23 cases in New Castle County, three cases in Kent County, and nine cases in Sussex County. Delaware continues […]
