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02/21/2026

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02/20/2026

DPH is reporting a measles exposure at the Nemours Children’s Hospital emergency department in Wilmington on February 18, 2026. Contact tracing is ongoing and DPH will be contacting persons who were identified as exposed to confirm whether or not they have been vaccinated against measles before, provide educational resources and recommend quarantine and exclusion orders when necessary. DPH is encouraging people who were exposed to check their vaccination status and watch for symptoms for 21 days until March 11, 2026.

Pregnant women who may have been exposed during this time period should go to an emergency room for assessment and treatment. Any individual who was exposed to measles, and is not fully vaccinated against measles, should get a dose of Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) vaccine within 72 hours of exposure to someone with measles (by February 21, 2026). Vaccination may be available at facilities like pharmacies and primary care providers. Call your preferred facility to assure they have the MMR vaccine and are available to administer it.

If you are showing symptoms, contact the Office of Infectious Disease Epidemiology during regular business hours (302-744-4990) or the 24-hour reporting line at 1-888-295-5156 outside of normal business hours to coordinate testing, receive guidance, and limit exposures. Those who are ill should seek immediate health care by contacting their doctor. If symptoms are severe, they should seek immediate care at the nearest emergency department. Before going to any health care facility, the individual should notify providers and medical transport that they or their child were exposed to measles. Health care providers who identify any potential measles case should contact OIDE.

If you are unsure of your vaccination status, visit https://delvaxpublicportal.dhss.delaware.gov/ and view their personal profile. Individuals may also contact their primary health care provider for additional details or if they are unable to obtain their records on DelVAX. For additional information: https://news.delaware.gov/2026/02/20/dph-reports-measles-exposure-at-nemours-childrens-hospital-emergency-department-in-wilmington/

02/20/2026

Forecasts are rapidly changing for this weekend, follow Delaware Emergency Management Agency for updates

02/20/2026

Fantastic opportunity to learn more about keeping kids safe and Visit Rehoboth on Saturday March 14, 2026. Scan the QR code below to register for this conference

02/20/2026

We have Virtual Naloxone training available throughout Winter for those who want to learn how to apply Naloxone safely in helping to save lives by reversing overdoses.
Register via the QR Code or the link: https://tinyurl.com/NaloxoneTrain26

02/20/2026

Help us showcase maternal and child health work being done in Delaware, to be featured during the landmark celebrating 20 years! Submit your organization’s photos by March 13, 2026, at DEThrives.com/Photo.

Delaware Division of Public Health - DPH

02/20/2026

Learning to Swim is Essential for Safety

02/20/2026

Preparedness doesn’t have to be expensive!

Taking time for no-cost preparation will help you and your loved ones (furry and otherwise) respond more quickly and calmly in emergencies.

Visit ready.dc.gov to learn tips for you and your household.

02/20/2026

☔️☁️ A rainy morning will be followed by cloudy skies and moderating temperatures this afternoon. Some icing in the southern Poconos and NW NJ this morning. Some drizzle may linger into the afternoon up north. Rainfall amounts generally 0.25-0.5", locally higher.

See our previous post for info about the weekend storm.

02/20/2026

02/20/2026

💙Our next vaccine clinic is Saturday, February 21st
Visit us from 10-11:30AM for our Vaccine Clinic, held at 165 Airport Rd. New Castle, DE.

❤️‍🩹In partnership with Petco Love 💜, we are offering FREE Distemper (FVRCP/DHPP) vaccines for cats and dogs

💙FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED!
💙A few things to remember:
- Dogs must be on a leash
- Cats must be in a carrier
- You must stay in your car; our techs will come to you and your pet!
- We accept cash or card
💙For more information: https://bit.ly/VaxFFAS
💙It is the Faithful Friends Veterinary Clinic's mission to provide quality, low-cost veterinary services to our community; help families to keep their pets and community cats healthy, and avoid preventable euthanasia or medical neglect due to financial constraints. Our veterinary clinic helps to fund the care of homeless animals at our shelter. All services are provided by local veterinarians.
💙If you are unable to make it to our Vaccine Clinic, feel free to call (302) 792-7387 and schedule an appointment! If you get our voicemail, please leave a message and our team will get back to you within 48-72 business hours

02/19/2026

When disaster strikes Hawaii, HIEMA responds. Today, HHS Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary, Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response, John Knox met with the HIEMA leadership team to discuss ways that strengthen state and local resilience in Hawaii.

HIEMA operates Hawaii's primary Emergency Operations Center from Diamond Head Crater, coordinating responses to both natural and human-caused emergencies across the islands and advising the Governor on emergency declarations. HIEMA acts as the State Warning Point and maintains round-the-clock emergency communications statewide—infrastructure that becomes lifesaving during crises.