Bell County Health Department

10/23/2025

🌼 Healthy Babies Class – November 2025 🌼
Are you expecting a baby or have an infant under 12 months old? Join us for a Healthy Babies Class this November!
👶 Who Can Attend?
All women who are pregnant or have a baby under 12 months of age are welcome.
🎁 Bonus for Attending:
Each eligible participant will receive a $25.00 Wal-Mart gift card!
📅 Class Dates:
See flyer
📞 How to Register:
Choose one class date and call 606-337-2070 to sign up.

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, connect, and support your baby’s health!

10/23/2025

10/23/2025

10/22/2025

Meningitis is a serious, life-threatening disease that strikes suddenly, especially in teens. For the best protection against Meningitis, ensure your child receives the MenACWY and MenB vaccinations. Talk to your doctor, nurse or pharmacist today.
Learn More athttps://downloads.aap.org/AAP/PDF/AAP-Immunization-Schedule.pdf

10/21/2025

Kentucky WIC continues to operate as usual throughout the shutdown. For more information, scan the QR code or go to https://www.chfs.ky.gov/agencies/dph/dmch/nsb/Pages/wic.aspx

10/21/2025

Caregivers should consider offering their baby a pacifier for every sleep (at naps and a night). Pacifiers have shown to be protective against SIDS and reduce the risk of death by 50%.

10/20/2025

Anyone can get a respiratory virus infection, but some people are at higher risk for developing serious illness. Protect yourself and others by:
-Staying up to date with vaccines, including COVID-19, influenza, and RSV
-Staying home if you are sick
-Washing your hands often
-Covering coughs and sneezes
-Consider wearing a mask if you are at high risk for serious illness or when spending time with others who are high risk

Learn more at: https://www.aafp.org/family-physician/patient-care/prevention-wellness/immunizations-vaccines.html

10/20/2025

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/aquastar-usa-corp-recalls-shrimp-because-possible-health-risk

October 17, 2025, AquaStar (USA) Corp of Seattle, WA is voluntarily recalling a limited quantity of frozen shrimp imported from Indonesia because they may have been prepared, packed, or held under conditions whereby they may have become exposed to very low levels of cesium-137 (Cs-137).

10/20/2025

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/haitai-inc-recalls-haetae-ht-brand-cinnamon-powder-8-oz-possible-risk

Haitai, Inc of Cerritos, CA (Oct., 15, 2025) is recalling Haetae (HT) brand Cinnamon powder 8 oz because it has the potential to be contaminated with lead.

10/20/2025

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/nats-nuts-issues-allergy-alert-potential-undeclared-cashews-nats-nuts-brand-cinnamon-whiskey-pecans

Nat’s Nuts of Rochester, NY is recalling 600 bags of Cinnamon Whiskey Pecans, because they may contain undeclared cashews. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to cashews run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

10/20/2025

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/jodys-inc-recalls-cabot-creamery-sea-salt-caramel-cheddar-popcorn-due-undeclared-peanuts

Jody’s Inc. is recalling Cabot Creamery Sea Salt Caramel Cheddar Popcorn 6 oz (170 g) bag, lot number 2519907B1, Best If Enjoyed By: 07 15 26 UPC 8 50016 95530 6, due to presence of undeclared peanuts. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to peanuts run the risk of serious or life-thre...

10/16/2025

Monday - Wednesday 7:30 am to 5:30 pm
Thursday - 7:30 am to 5:00 pm
Friday - Closed
Closed 12-12:30 for lunch

No appointment needed!