Durham County Department of Public Health

01/05/2026

01/04/2026

Lots of people will be returning to work and school from the holidays tomorrow, and lots of people are sick. If you’re not feeling well or have tested positive for a virus like the flu or COVID-19, please help protect yourself and others by staying home, or wear a mask if you have to go out. You can also protect yourself by wearing a mask if you are well!

01/02/2026

Radon is odorless and colorless, so testing is the only way to find out if your home has it. Free radon test kits are available for NC residents from the NC Department of Health and Human Services this month in honor of Radon Action Month, while supplies last. Order your test kit: https://www.ncdhhs.gov/divisions/health-service-regulation/north-carolina-radon-program

01/01/2026

Wishing you and your loved ones a happy, healthy new year!

01/01/2026

If you’re planning to ring in the new year with an alcoholic drink, take steps to do so safely!

🚗 Always have a designated driver or hire a ride home
🍷👀Keep an eye on your drink at all times
🍺🍺 Never binge drink (binge drinking = 4+ drinks for women, 5+ drinks for men)

01/01/2026

Happy ! If you’re feeling triggered or in need of extra support tonight, you’re not alone and help is available. Help yourself & share to help others: samhsa.gov/find-help

12/31/2025

Going to a New Year’s Eve celebration? The spread of viruses like the flu, norovirus, COVID-19, and RSV is high this time of year, so if you plan to attend a gathering, take steps to do so as safely as possible!

12/31/2025

Reminder, we will be closed tomorrow for New Year’s Day! We will reopen for regular hours and services Friday, 1/2!

12/30/2025

Antibiotics do not treat viruses, like the flu and the common cold. To keep antibiotics effective for everyone, here’s what NOT to do:

❌ Do not use antibiotics for colds, flu, or sore throats.
❌ Do not share your antibiotics with others.
❌ Do not save leftover antibiotics for use later.

Let’s protect life-saving medicines for everyone!

Learn more 👉 http://bit.ly/4otAEcV

12/30/2025

🎆 If you are celebrating this New Year's Eve, remember that fireworks can be dangerous to people & pets. Using them puts your property & health at risk. Protect yourself by leaving the lighting to professionals & help prevent accidentally sparking wildfire.

Follow U.S. Fire Administration for safety tips.

12/30/2025

12/30/2025

Children who have been vaccinated against the flu are less likely to need hospitalization or die if they become sick with the flu. The flu can be serious for all ages. All people age 6 months or older should get a flu shot to protect them this season. Source: https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/74/wr/mm7436a2.htm?s_cid=OS_mm7436a2_w