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Alamance County Board of Commissioners Proclaimed October 23rd-31st, 2019 as “Red Ribbon Week” in Alamance County. Broadview Middle School Students, Chase Davis and Loriselle Acevedo pictured with the Board of Commissioners read the proclamation during their October 21st regular meeting.
BURLINGTON – On October 22, the North Carolina State Laboratory of Public Health in Raleigh confirmed Alamance County’s seventh case of rabies for the year.
On October 18, Burlington Animal Services was notified that a raccoon and two dogs were in an altercation on Fairview Street in Burlington. Alamance County Animal Control sent the raccoon to the State Laboratory for Public Health for testing and the raccoon was positive for rabies. The two dogs were up-to-date on vaccinations and received a post-exposure booster. One adult was exposed to the raccoon and is receiving post-exposure treatment.
If you live in this area and have outside pets, the Health Department encourages you to examine them for any wounds that may have come from contact with this cat and notify Animal Control or the Health Department’s Environmental Health office at (336) 570-6367 if you have questions or concerns.
If you are bitten by any animal:
Alamance County Environmental Health Office, located at 209 N. Graham-Hopedale Road, is offering a rabies vaccination clinic on November 9, 9am-12pm. The cost is $5. Please have all cats in carriers and dogs on leashes.
Last year, Alamance County had five confirmed animal cases of rabies.
For more information or questions about rabies control and vaccinations requirements, contact the Health Department’s Environmental Health office at (336) 570-6367.
BURLINGTON – Flu season is upon us and the Alamance County Health Department wants you to protect yourself and your family. Monday, October 7, the health department began offering seasonal flu shots to the public.
This year, the health department will be providing the following vaccine options to the public:
The vaccine is available while supplies last. One shot is all most people will need. Children under age 9, who have not previously been vaccinated against the flu, may need two doses.
The cost of the Quadrivalent vaccine is $35.00. The cost of the Flublok and High Dose Trivalent is $65.00. Uninsured children less than 19 years old are eligible for free vaccine. Insured children less than 19 years old whose insurance does not cover the cost of a flu shot may be eligible for free flu vaccine, pending certain qualifications.
The health department can bill Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurances. The flu vaccine will be available by appointment only at the following times:
Monday – Friday (excluding holidays)
Increase your chances of keeping the flu away by getting the vaccine. Also, remember to wash your hands often, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer, cover coughs and sneezes, and stay home if you are sick to help stop the spread of illness. For an appointment or more information, call the health department at 336-570-6459.
The deadline for registration in the Veterans Parade is now Thursday, October 17, 2019.
The parade honors our county’s veterans who gave so much in service to their country. The deadline is now extended to give as many people and groups as possible the chance to take part. All Alamance County veterans are invited to march or ride in the parade. Anyone who wishes to march in the parade in support of veterans i also invited to take part.
Anyone who wishes to join in the parade can register by contacting the Veterans Services Office. Visit the Veterans Services website at https://www.alamance-nc.com/veterans to register. You can also call (336) 570-2361 or (336) 570-6764, or visit the office at 201 West Elm Street in Graham.
“We invite all our residents to attend the parade. We want to show our support for our wonderful veterans,” says Tammy Crawford, Veterans Services Director.
The 6th Annual Veterans Day Parade will take place in Downtown Graham beginning at 10 A.M. on Saturday, November 9. Following the parade, there will be an event with food, crafts, and live entertainment.
For further information, please contact Tammy Crawford, Alamance County Veterans Services Director, at Tammy.Crawford@alamance-nc.com.
Alamance County Public Libraries announces the temporary closure of the Mebane Public Library due to building maintenance. The Library will close on Thursday, October 10 at 6pm and reopen on Monday, October 14 at 9am.
Patrons are encouraged to check out the library’s electronic resources found at Alamancelibraries.org or visit another library location.
For further questions, please contact Susana Goldman, director of Alamance County Public Libraries at sgoldman@alamancelibraries.org.
Join the Haw River Trail and the community of Saxapahaw for our Annual Trailathlon, a Haw River Trail fundraiser. This multi-sport adventure brings together families and athletes of all abilities and skill levels to enjoy the natural recreation opportunities of the Haw River corridor. The race starts with a two-mile round trip paddle on Saxapahaw Lake, followed by a six-mile rolling countryside bike ride, and finishes with a 5K trail run on a new section of trail.
The race is untimed and is intended to draw appreciation for the Haw River Trail, the Haw River, and surrounding communities. But don’t let that deter you from racing your friends and family to the finish line!
All proceeds support the Haw River Trail’s new Saxapahaw Island Park.
For more information and to register, visit alamanceparks.com or call 336-229-2410.
Edit: Corrected Meeting Date
With the upcoming spring launch of the 2020 Census, Chair Amy Scott Galey of the Alamance County Board of Commissioners has convened a 2020 Census Executive Committee. This committee made up of community leaders will help lead the charge in ensuring that all Alamance County residents are counted in order to maximize both federal representation and federal dollars. The first meeting will take place at Impact Alamance (133 E. Davis St., Burlington) on Thursday, October 10, 2019, at 9am. Special guest Cara Townsend, regional coordinator for the North Carolina 2020 Census, will present how census information is used and its benefits to the
local community.
“Billions of dollars in federal funding as well as congressional seats are tied to census numbers, and it is vital that North Carolina is accurately represented.” said Chair Galey. “Community participation is crucial in the effort to count each resident living in the county. Our goal is to proactively develop solutions to increase our 2010 census participation rate of 78% as each person counted brings in $1,623 dollars of federal funding per year for ten years.”
Members of the County’s 2020 Census Executive Committee are:
For further information, please contact Marlena Isley, Alamance County GIS Director, at Marlena.Isley@alamance-nc.com.
Join us for family fun at the Cedarock Fall Festival! The event will be held at the Cedarock Historical Farm on October 5th from 10am-2pm. The festival offers activities for all ages, including:
The festival is free and open to the public. Cedarock Park is located at 4242 R. Dean Coleman Rd., Burlington, NC 27215. For questions or more information please call (336) 229 2410, visit the Alamance Parks website at www.alamanceparks.com, or visit the Cedarock Park Facebook page at facebook.com/alamanceparks.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 24, 2019
BURLINGTON- Alamance County Health Department received notification on September 23 of a single confirmed case of mumps in a student who attends of Elon University. At this time, the cause of the infection is unknown and no other cases have been identified. The individual had previously received age-appropriate MMR vaccinations.
Health Director Stacie Saunders stated, “We are working with our university and state public health partners to identify those who may have had contact with the confirmed case and will provide assessment and additional vaccine, as needed.”
Mumps is a viral illness best known for causing parotitis, a swelling of the salivary glands below the ears and above the jaw. Other common symptoms may include fever, headache, muscle aches, and fatigue. The virus is spread through close contact, like kissing, drinking after someone else, coughing or sneezing.
Students who are exhibiting symptoms consistent with mumps should make an appointment with Elon Student Health Services. Appointments can be made by calling 336-278-7230. Members of the community who are concerned about symptoms are encouraged to contact their primary health care providers or urgent care. Community members may also call the Alamance County Health Department at 336-516-7715 to speak with a public health nurse.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommend two doses of the mumps, measles, and rubella (MMR) vaccine. MMR vaccine prevents most, but not all, cases of mumps and complications caused by the disease. The recommended two doses of the vaccine provides approximately 88 percent protection against infection. According to the CDC, mumps outbreaks can still occur in highly vaccinated U.S. communities, particularly in close-contact settings like college campuses. High vaccination coverage helps limit the size, duration, and spread of mumps outbreaks. Elon enforces the State of North Carolina requirement that all incoming students provide evidence of two vaccinations against mumps or proof of immunity against mumps. Nearly all students at Elon have had both of their mumps vaccines, which are administered as a combination vaccine against measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) as part of the childhood recommended vaccines.
Alamance County has not had a confirmed case of mumps in the last 10 years.
Join us for a beautiful Trail Run along the banks of the Haw River to benefit Special Olympics of Alamance County. This out and back course will give you a tour of the Sellers Falls section of the Haw River and Mountains-to-Sea Trail. The run will start and end in Red Slide Park in the shadows of the historic Cone Denim Mill.
SOAC serves 400 adult and youth athletes with developmental disabilities and provides year-round athletic competition in 13 sports. Participants are provided the opportunity to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, and experience joy at all levels – all at no cost.
Mark a place on your calendar for this exciting event benefiting an outstanding organization! Registration ends on October 19, 2019. For more information, and to register, please visit the link below or call 336-570-6760.
https://runsignup.com/Race/NC/HawRiver/SpecialOlympicsofAlamanceHawRiverTrailRun