Bell County Health Department

03/24/2026

March 24 is . Too many people in the U.S. still suffer from TB. Efforts to improve awareness, testing, and treatment of latent TB infection and TB disease among groups at high risk are critical to eliminate TB in the U.S. Find out more: https://www.cdc.gov/world-tb-day/about

03/24/2026

Spring may be here, but RSV season is not over just yet. 🌱

RSV can be serious for infants, but there are ways to help protect them. Because RSV started later this season, some states are extending infant RSV immunization recommendations through April 30, 2026.

If your baby has not been protected yet, it may not be too late. Talk with your pediatrician or healthcare provider about RSV in your area and your family’s options. 💙

Learn more: https://vaccinateyourfamily.org/2026-rsv-isnt-over/

03/24/2026

If you have diabetes, you can manage your condition to prevent or delay complications. There are personalized services that can help you:

- Plan healthy meals.
- Learn how to monitor your blood sugar levels.
- Find ways to get physical activity, and more.

This Diabetes Alert Day, plan to ask your healthcare provider for a referral to diabetes self-management education and support (DSMES) services: https://bit.ly/3Wq5k1L

03/23/2026

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03/23/2026

03/19/2026

Salmonella Outbreak Update: 97 people sick in 32 states, 26 hospitalized. Recalled moringa green superfood capsules & supplement powders have a long shelf-life and may still be in your home. See the notice for full details: https://www.cdc.gov/salmonella/outbreaks/supergreenssupplementpowders-1-26/index.html

03/18/2026

Happy National Nutrition Month!🎉 Did you know that WIC clinics have registered dietitians on staff? They can help with nutrition, meal planning, food buying, picky eating, and lots more. Call us at 337-7046 or 248-2862 or visit www.signupWIC.com to find a clinic near you!

03/18/2026

The KY Moms MATR program invites all expectant mothers and moms who are up to 12 months postpartum to attend a FREE education class! All eligible participants will receive a $25 Walmart gift card for attending. To register for a class, simply call 606-337-2070.

Serving the counties of Bell, Clay, Harlan, Jackson, Laurel, Knox, Rockcastle, and Whitley Counties.

03/17/2026

When it comes to child passenger safety, safety shouldn’t be left to chance. Buckle up every ride, every time. Find a Child Passenger Safety Technician near you: https://bit.ly/373SIC5

National Safety Council National CPS Certification NHTSA Safe Kids Worldwide

03/17/2026

SUID (Sudden Unexpected Infant Death) means the sudden, unexpected death of a baby under one year old, often during sleep. This is an umbrella term that includes the following causes of death: SIDS, suffocation, and unknown.

03/16/2026

Measles can be fatal.
Do you know its symptoms?
🔴 Rash that starts on the face and spreads over the body
🔴 Fever
🔴 Cough
🔴 Red and watery eyes
🔴 Small white spots inside the cheeks
Seek health care if you suspect you or your child has measles.

03/11/2026

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recently issued a recall on HALO Dream Magic Sleepsuits. The zipper head can detach from the sleepsuit, posing a choking hazard to infants.

The recall involves sleepsuits with the batch codes PO30592, PO30641, and PO30685. The infant garments were sold online at Halosleep.com, Amazon.com, Walmart.com, and Target.com from September 2025 through February 2026 for about $50. The sleepsuit shell and lining are made from 100% cotton, and the fill is made from 100% polyester. It has double zippers running down each side of the front of the garment, and was sold in a variety of colors in small and large sizes. “HALO Magic Sleepsuit” is printed on the front, and the batch codes and “Made in India” are printed on the sewn-in label inside the garment.

Consumers are advised to stop using the recalled HALO Magic Sleepsuit for their infant immediately and go to the company’s website at http://www.sleepsuitrecall.com to participate in the recall. After registering, consumers will receive a coupon that can be applied toward a replacement sleepsuit or a $50 store credit. Do not discard the recalled sleepsuit until you have received the coupon code.

For more information, visit the CPSC website at https://bit.ly/HALO-magic-sleepsuit-recall