Monroe Health Department

12/30/2025

The Protocol is activated when forecasts predict dangerously low temperatures or wind chills (single digits or below) for extended periods.
Governor Lamont’s Press Release https://portal.ct.gov/governor/news/press-releases/2025/12-2025/governor-lamont-activates-severe-cold-weather-protocol-monday-night-to-sunday-afternoon
CT Prepares https://portal.ct.gov/ctprepares

12/19/2025

Please read message from the Town of Monroe PD regarding emergency communications platform changes.

12/19/2025

Nurse Jill with the Monroe Health Department will be offering a Pre-K Flu Clinic. Please call to make an appointment!

12/19/2025

As holiday gathers approach, be mindful of your health to prevent spreading illness to loved one. Repost from CDC.

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Respiratory illnesses can disrupt your respiratory system, leading to:
🤧Upper respiratory symptoms: Issues affecting your vocal cords and above, like a runny nose.
😮‍💨Lower respiratory symptoms: Problems below your vocal cords, like a persistent cough.
🤒Other symptoms: Tiredness, weakness, fever, and more.
If your symptoms worsen, talk to your doctor about treatment options.

12/14/2025

DPH Commissioner Manisha Juthani, MD, has stressed that vaccination is the best protection against measles. If you are unsure of you're vaccination status or would like to get vaccinated contact your healthcare provider. Many immunization records from 1998 and on are available through the CT Immunization Information System called CT WIZ.
https://ctwizpublicportal.dph.ct.gov/

12/11/2025

🚨 DPH has confirmed Connecticut’s first measles case in more than 4 years. The case involves an unvaccinated child from Fairfield County who recently traveled internationally.

Measles is extremely contagious. Research shows that 9 out of 10 unvaccinated people who are exposed will become infected. Measles can be especially dangerous for young children, and many unvaccinated individuals who develop measles require hospitalization.

Vaccination is the best protection against measles. One MMR dose is about 93% effective, and two doses are about 97% effective.

Connecticut has the highest MMR vaccination rate in the nation, with 98.2% of kindergarteners fully vaccinated.

📢 Read the full press release here: https://portal.ct.gov/dph/home/newsroom/press-releases---2025/measles-case-in-connecticut?language=en_US

12/10/2025

Your health matters – to you and to those around you. Protect your family from secondhand smoke this holiday season.
CommitToQuitCT.com / 1-800-QUIT-NOW

12/08/2025

Region 1 Bulletin Winter Info /Resources

https://www.canva.com/design/DAG6RZarXFs/wnil_RlFtiBRPltOGqUR4w/view?utm_content=DAG6RZarXFs&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=ha4256cd315 #1

12/03/2025

For full details on this recall, visit: https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/mondelez-global-llc-conducts-limited-voluntary-recall-1-sku-ritz-peanut-butter-cracker-sandwiches

12/01/2025

Food Recall Alert! 📣

11/26/2025

🦃 Turkey Time is Almost Here! 🦃
Before you carve into that delicious Thanksgiving bird, make sure it’s cooked safely!

✅ Use a food thermometer to check the internal temperature in 3 key spots:

The thickest part of the breast

The innermost part of the thigh

The innermost part of the wing

Your turkey is safe to eat when all parts reach 165°F.

Let’s keep Thanksgiving happy, healthy, and foodborne-illness free! 💛

11/24/2025

Remember - raw cookie dough and cake batter can contain a variety of harmful bacteria like Salmonella and pathogenic Escherichia coli (E. coli) which could leave you sick. 🤢

Flour must be heated to 160°F to be safe to eat. Wait until the dough is fully cooked to enjoy your yummy treats! 🍪🍰🥧