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With five convenient locations across Pennsylvania, we're here to provide confidential and compassionate services for your sexual health needs. Discover our caring team and comprehensive support near you: https://bit.ly/3GBrhnl

Got the sniffles? Stuffy, runny nose? 🤧

Reminder: Antibiotics do NOT treat viruses, like those that cause colds, RSV, flu, or COVID-19. Other medications, like antivirals, can treat viruses. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist about the best treatment if you are sick: https://bit.ly/3mWYGyv

In a continued effort to make testing available to Monroe County residents, the Department of Health will be hosting two Community Based Testing Sites in Monroe County over the next two weeks. Testing at the clinic will be free and those tested should have their results within 1-3 days.

The first clinic will run from February 1 – 5 at the Pocono Township Municipal Complex located at 112 Township Drive, Tannersville, Pa 18372. This clinic will be operational Tuesday-Friday 9am-6pm and Saturday 7am – 2pm.

The second clinic will run from February 8-12 at the Monroe County Public Safety Center, located at 100 Gypsum Road, Stroudsburg, Pa 18360. This clinic will also be operational Tuesday-Friday 9am-6pm and Saturday 7am – 2pm.

Call the Health Center at (610)861-5365 to schedule your flu vaccine appointment!

Flu and COVID-19 shots help protect you from different viruses. Get both vaccines as recommended to help protect yourself against these two diseases and their potentially serious complications. Both vaccines can even be given at the same time!

Find COVID-19 and flu vaccines near you: www.vaccines.gov.

DYK? COVID-19 and flu can both cause fever, cough, and body aches. However, shortness of breath and loss of taste or smell are more common with COVID-19 than with flu. Use this chart to learn some more similarities and differences between COVID-19 and flu.

For more information, visit: http://bit.ly/2LxknGF.

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A new MMWR report finds that patients with COVID-19 had almost 16 times the risk for myocarditis, or inflammation of part of the heart muscle, compared with patients who did not have COVID-19. Children and people aged 75 and older had the highest risk of myocarditis. These findings show why getting a COVID-19 vaccine is important to protect yourself from COVID-19 and its complications. More: bit.ly/MMWR83121b.

Covid-19 vaccine appointments are open up for first dose on Monday May 3 for a clinic on Wednesday May 12th from 1 pm – 5 pm. Please find the link below.


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Today is World Meningitis Day. Meningitis can be deadly in hours, and effects can last a lifetime for survivors. Learn more about different types of meningitis and the symptoms to look out for so you can seek care quickly if needed. https://bit.ly/2IFkblv.

🌻 Spring is in the air. Both seasonal allergies and COVID-19 can cause cough, fatigue, and headache, but symptoms like fever and chills are more common with COVID-19.

Use this chart to learn more similarities and differences between allergies and COVID-19. If you have symptoms, you might need a COVID-19 test to find out if you’re sick.

For more information, visit: http://bit.ly/3qEzjRD.

Wearing gloves is not necessary for protection from COVID-19 in most situations, like running errands.

However, CDC does recommend wearing gloves when you are cleaning and disinfecting your home, or when you are caring for someone who is sick at home or in another non-healthcare setting. Learn more: https://bit.ly/2Zcf7N2.

We will be releasing the appointments for all clinics remaining in the month of April tomorrow morning at 8am.

As of Monday April 12th, individuals in 1A, 1B, and 1C are eligible to be vaccinated. Beginning Monday April 19th, all Pennsylvanians will be eligible to be vaccinated. Please visit our website at http://ow.ly/FsC550DIYi8 and click on the COVID-19 vaccine clinic dates and registration for the link to schedule an appointment.

A small number of phone appointments will be available tomorrow by calling 610-865-7092. Phone appointments are for individuals from the City of Bethlehem and Northampton County who are 65 years of age or older OR lack computer and internet access.

If you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and are exposed to someone with COVID-19, you don’t have to quarantine or get tested if you haven’t had any symptoms since exposure.

People are considered fully vaccinated:
• 2 weeks after their second dose in a 2-dose series (Pfizer or Moderna vaccines)
• 2 weeks after a single-dose vaccine (Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen vaccine)

You should still take steps to protect yourself and others in many situations, like wearing a mask, staying at least 6 feet apart from others, and avoiding crowds and poorly ventilated spaces.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/3btJaFU.

A close contact is anyone who has been within 6 feet (about 2 arm lengths) of someone with COVID-19 for a total of 15 minutes or more over a 24-hour period.

You still are considered a close contact even if you were wearing a mask while around someone with COVID-19. Learn more about contact tracing: https://bit.ly/38Zi3Rd.

🌿🌼 It’s allergy season. COVID-19 and seasonal allergies share some symptoms, but not others.

Use this chart to compare the common symptoms of COVID-19 and seasonal allergies so you can tell the difference.

If you’re sick, you may need a COVID-19 test to confirm your diagnosis. For more information, visit http://bit.ly/3qEzjRD.

If someone with suspected or confirmed COVID-19 drove or rode in your vehicle, follow these tips to clean and disinfect it:
• Wait as long as possible (at least several hours) before cleaning and disinfecting.
• Follow directions on the disinfectant’s label.
• Improve air flow when cleaning and disinfecting by opening windows and doors.
• Disinfect high-touch surfaces like the steering wheel and door handles.
• Wear disposable gloves and a mask when cleaning and disinfecting surfaces.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/2OWwVsD.

Millions of people in the U.S. have latent tuberculosis (TB) infection. Without treatment, they are at risk for developing TB disease. Learn about TB symptoms, risk factors, and treatment: https://bit.ly/2PX3A1E.

The Bethlehem Health Bureau will post appointments for next week’s clinics tomorrow (3/12) at 8:00 a.m. Please visit our website at http://ow.ly/FsC550DIYi8 and click on the COVID-19 vaccine clinic dates and registration for the link to schedule an appointment. Please note that the Bethlehem Health Bureau only has Pfizer available at this time for first doses.

A small number of phone appointments will be available by calling 610-865-7092. Phone appointments are for individuals from the City of Bethlehem and Northampton County who are 65 years of age AND LACK INTERNET OR COMPUTER ACCESS. Please do not call before 8:00 a.m. on Friday as no appointments will be taken before that time.

Bethlehem Health Bureau to post COVID-19 vaccine appointment openings Appointment slots will be released 8 a.m. Monday, March 8.

You can’t get COVID-19 from COVID-19 vaccine. The vaccines do not contain live virus. Learn more about vaccine myths and facts: https://bit.ly/3aPI1qm

Due to an additional shipment of Pfizer vaccine, the Bethlehem Health Bureau is adding appointments for first doses to their clinic on Friday (2/26). Appointments will be released Thursday morning at 8am. Please visit our website http://ow.ly/FsC550DIYi8 and click on the link to schedule an appointment.

A small number of phone call appointments will be available by calling 610-865-7083. Phone appointments are only for individuals from the City of Bethlehem and Northampton County who are 65 years of age AND LACK INTERNET OR COMPUTER ACCESS. Please do not call before 8:00 a.m. on Thursday as no appointments will be taken before that time.

Additional appointments will be released on Friday for the following week’s clinics if vaccine supply allows.

DYK? COVID-19 and flu can both cause fever, cough, and body aches. However, shortness of breath and loss of taste or smell are more common with COVID-19 than with flu. Use this chart to learn some more similarities and differences of COVID-19 and flu.

For more information, visit: http://bit.ly/2LxknGF .

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How mRNA Vaccines Work | A Doctor Explains How can we spin up a new COVID vaccine platform so fast, and how might it still be safe and effective? Time for some Science 101!Join us: https://zdoggmd.com...

Here is a great infographic from showing fact vs myth regarding the Covid-19 vaccine.

A CDC report finds U.S. counties with large colleges or universities experienced a 56% increase in COVID-19 cases after starting in-person classes this fall. College students can unintentionally spread COVID-19 to friends and relatives who could be more at risk of becoming seriously ill. Students, faculty, and staff should wear a mask, stay 6 feet apart, and avoid gatherings to slow the spread. Learn more: https://bit.ly/MMWR1721.

Mask use does not cause bacterial infection. Still, you should wash your mask at least daily:
• Include your mask with your regular laundry.
• Use regular laundry detergent.
• Use the appropriate settings for the fabric.
• Dry your mask in the dryer or air dry in direct sunlight.

More tips: https://bit.ly/37Fjpid.

The first snowfall of the season can be exciting, but it can also cause added stress and lead to a medical emergency. When it comes to cleaning up snow, protect your heart with these tips for shoveling:
- Dress warm and wear a hat
- Use a smaller shovel or snowblower
- Take frequent breaks
- Avoid eating large meals before shoveling
- Talk with your doctor before shoveling snow

Know the signs of a heart attack. If you have any signs of a heart attack, call 9-1-1 and go to the nearest emergency room. St. Luke's offers education on Early Heart Attack Care. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/37kezby.