Durham County Department of Public Health

02/20/2026

Next weekend! Join us, Durham Parks and Recreation, and Alliance Health for free health screenings, giveaways, fitness demos, and more at our community health fair in honor of Heart Health Month! Explore exhibitor tables, learn about available health and wellness services, and discover practical ways to support a heart-healthy lifestyle.

📅 Saturday, February 28, 2026
⏰ 11 AM–3 PM
📍 Holton Career & Resource Center
🎟 Free | Family-friendly

02/20/2026

02/20/2026

This month is Children's Dental Health Month! Protecting your children's lifelong dental health starts when they are babies. Be sure to brush and set up a dental appointment when you see their first tooth, and always limit sugary snacks and drinks! Get more tips here: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/healthy-living/oral-health/Pages/Teething-and-Dental-Hygiene.aspx

Need a dental home for your child? We offer dental care from their first tooth to their 21st birthday. Learn more at DCoPublicHealth.org/Dental

02/19/2026

Multiple brands of peanut butter sold in single-serving packets have been recalled due to plastic found in the product in manufacturing. If you have any of the affected products, do not eat them. Throw them away or return them for a recall. Learn more below and on the FDA’s website: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Event=96817

02/19/2026

Asthma doesn't have to hold your child back.

Know the signs, talk to your doctor, and create an action plan together.

02/19/2026

Opening windows can help reduce the spread of viruses by bringing fresh air in and clearing virus particles out! If someone sick is in or was recently in a space indoors, keep windows open to help reduce the risk of spreading airborne diseases like measles, COVID-19, and more. Learn more: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/Improving-Ventilation-Home.html

02/18/2026

Each year, about 800,000 people in the U.S. experience a heart attack. Do you know the signs? This , learn all 5 common symptoms, and know when to action to save a life: https://www.heart.org/en/health-topics/heart-attack/warning-signs-of-a-heart-attack

02/18/2026

Good morning! It's Webinar Wellness Wednesday with the Durham County Department of Public Health. In today's webinar, 'From Red Flag to Green: Navigating the Path to Healthy Relationships' at
1:00 p.m., uncover the key differences between unhealthy and healthy relationships.

This webinar will guide you through spotting red flags, setting boundaries, and nurturing relationships built on mutual respect, trust, and support. Whether you are single or partnered, you will walk away with strategies to navigate conflict, recognize harmful behaviors, and foster relationships that are safe, supportive, and fulfilling.

Register here ➡️ https://register.gotowebinar.com/ /1565931509463471703

02/17/2026

“Why do babies need hepatitis B vaccines? I thought hepatitis B was sexually transmitted.”
“Why not just vaccinate babies whose mothers test positive?”
Answers to these and other FAQs below, and learn more here: https://www.aap.org/en/news-room/fact-checked/fact-checked-hepatitis-b-vaccine-given-to-newborns-reduces-risk-of-chronic-infection

02/17/2026

02/17/2026

A rash is a common sign of measles, but it usually is not the first symptom to appear! Measles usually begins with a fever and cold-like symptoms days before the rash appears. If you have symptoms, stay away from others, wear a mask if you have to be near others, and call your doctor. Do not visit in person without calling first! More info: https://www.cdc.gov/measles/signs-symptoms/index.html