This year we recognize an incredible milestone for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children, more commonly known as WIC. This is a milestone not only in Alamance County but across the nation. We are celebrating the 50th anniversary of the WIC program! The WIC program opened its first clinic in 1974 and has since been a steady community partner supporting healthy outcomes for women, infants, and children.
Learn Everything You Need to Know About Medicaid Expansion
Join us for a free information session on Medicaid Expansion and eligibility. We’ll cover everything from eligibility requirements to the enrollment process & other options for community members that may not qualify.
Free to attend, refreshments provided. Child Care provided.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to get to know different local health organizations and ask questions!
When: March 19th 9 A.M. – 12 P.M.
Where: La Terraza Venue 624 W Interstate Service Rd, Graham NC 27253
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Cuando: 19 de marzo 9 a. m. – 12 p. m.
Donde: La Terraza Venue 624 W Interestate Service Rd Graham NC 27253
What: Alamance County Health Department will begin administration of Moderna and Pfizer bivalent COVID-19 booster shots
When: Mondays and Fridays beginning Friday, September 9, 2022
Where: 319 N Graham Hopedale Rd., Suite E, Burlington, NC.
Who’s Eligible: You can get a bivalent booster if you are 12 years of age or older and it has been at least 2 months since your last dose of your primary series or booster.
Individuals are encouraged to visit VaccinateAlamance.com or call (336) 290-0650 to schedule an appointment
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Arlinda Ellison March 23, 2022 Office: (336) 229-3665
On March 21, the North Carolina State Lab of Public Health in Raleigh confirmed Alamance County’s first case of rabies for the year.
On March 18, Burlington Animal Services was notified of a human exposure to a raccoon that occurred earlier in the N. Park Avenue area of Burlington. The raccoon was sent to the North Carolina State Lab for rabies testing where it was found to be positive.
The human exposure identified by the Health Department was recommended for immediate post-exposure treatment. There were also six to eight feral cats identified as coming in contact with the raccoon. Because the cats had been previously vaccinated, they will receive booster vaccinations. All appropriate vaccination and quarantine laws are being followed by the Health Department in cooperation with Burlington Animal Services.
Because this is a feral community and all animals may not have been identified, it is recommended that any outside animals be checked and monitored for bite wounds, and receive a rabies booster vaccination if previously vaccinated or if exposure to the raccoon is in question.
If you live in this area and are concerned about possible exposure, please contact the Burlington Animal Services at 336-578-0343 or the On-Call Communicable Disease Nurse at 336-516-7715. It is North Carolina law that cats and dogs be vaccinated against rabies. The first vaccination should occur when the dog or cat is no more than 4 months of age; the second vaccination is required no more than a year later and then again every three years. If you are bitten by any animal:
Wash the wound with soap and running water for ten (10) minutes and seek medical attention immediately.
Write down the location of the animal and a description of the animal to provide to animal control. If the animal is someone’s pet, also get the owner’s name and address. Give this information to animal control or the health department.
Do not try to catch any wild or stray animal
Last year, Alamance County had four 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.
On December 7, the North Carolina State Lab of Public Health in Raleigh confirmed Alamance County’s fourth case of rabies for the year.
On December 6, Alamance County Animal Control was notified of a cat bite that occurred on December 4 in the Staley Store Road area of Liberty. Alamance County Animal Control sent the cat to the North Carolina State Lab for rabies testing where it was found to be positive.
The Health Department did identify two human exposures to the animal, and recommended immediate post-exposure treatment. There were other cats identified in this feral cat community. Some have been vaccinated or quarantined, while others may require euthanasia. All appropriate vaccination and quarantine laws are being followed by the Health Department in cooperation with Alamance County Animal Control.
Because this is a large feral community and not all animals have been identified, it is recommended that any outside animals be checked and monitored for bite wounds, and receive a rabies booster vaccination if previously vaccinated or if exposure to the cat is in question.
If you live in this area and are concerned about a possible exposure, please contact the Alamance County Animal Control Department at 336-570-6302 or the On-Call Communicable Disease Nurse at 336-516-7715.
It is North Carolina law that cats and dogs be vaccinated against rabies. The first vaccination should occur when the dog or cat is no more than 4 months of age; the second vaccination is required no more than a year later and then again every three years. If you are bitten by any animal:
Wash the wound with soap and running water for ten (10) minutes and seek medical attention immediately.
Write down the location of the animal and a description of the animal to provide to animal control. If the animal is someone’s pet, also get the owner’s name and address. Give this information to animal control or the health department.
Do not try to catch any wild or stray animal
Last year, Alamance County had three 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.
Alamance County Government will hold a Job Fair/Open House on Tuesday, November 30, 2021, from 10 am-2 pm at the Graham Recreation Center located at 311 College Street, Graham, NC. Departments represented will include Social Services, Detention Center, Sheriff’s Office, Public Health, and Emergency Medical Services. The public is invited to learn more about current job openings in county government in the departments listed.
Health officials urge residents to keep their pets up-to-date on rabies vaccinations
BURLINGTON – The Alamance County Health Department will be hosting a drive-thru rabies vaccination clinic on November 13 from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. in the parking lot of the Health Department (Human Services Center) located at 319 N. Graham-Hopedale Road in Burlington.
The cost of the rabies shot at the clinic will be $5.00 per pet- cash only. The vaccination clinic will be a drive-thru clinic with all owners staying in their cars. Dogs will be vaccinated in the cars and cats MUST be in carriers that health personnel may take them into the building to be vaccinated.
North Carolina state law states that every owner of a cat or dog over four months of age is required to have the animal vaccinated against rabies.
To date, there have been three confirmed cases of rabies in 2021 for Alamance County. In 2020, there were three confirmed rabies cases in the county. For more information or questions about rabies control, vaccination requirements, or upcoming clinics, contact the health department’s Environmental Health office at (336) 570-6367.
Flu season is upon us and the Alamance County Health Department wants you to protect yourself and your family. Thursday, October 7, the health department will begin offering appointments for seasonal flu shots to the public.
This year, the health department will be providing the following vaccine options to the public:
Quadrivalent flu vaccine injection which covers four strains of influenza
Flublok flu vaccine injection which is recommended for people with egg allergies that are ages 18 years and older
High Dose Trivalent vaccine which covers three strains and is recommended for people over 65 years
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 flu shot is available this year at no cost to the public by appointment only at the following times:
Monday – Friday (excluding holidays)
o 8:00 A.M. – 11:00 A.M.
o 1:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M.
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.
On September 24, CDC recommended that certain populations receive a booster shot of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine at least six months after completion of their two-dose Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine series.
People who should receive a Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine booster include:
People ages 65 and older
People 18+ living in long-term care settings
People ages 50–64 with an underlying medical condition
People who may receive a Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine booster:
People ages 18–49 with an underlying medical condition
People ages 18–64 who are at increased risk for COVID-19 exposure & transmission due to working or residing in certain settings
COVID-19 vaccination appointments for first, second, third, and booster doses can be made through thevonline appointment system located at www.vaccinatealamance.com. For those without internet access, the COVID-19 vaccine call center is available Monday through Friday, 8am-5pm to schedule appointments.
The number to call for an appointment is 336-290-0650.
Alamance County Health Department will be administering COVID-19 booster shots at a drive through COVID-19 booster clinic at The Village Market Place, 1003 W. Main St., Haw River 27258 for a limited time. An appointment is required.
If you make an appointment and are unable to keep it, or if you choose to receive your vaccination elsewhere, please call 336-290-0650 to cancel the appointment. This will help to alleviate the possibility of vacant appointment times.
The public will be informed of any changes and updates through the Health Department website, social media, and the local news media.
