San Bernardino County Department of Public Health

Five steps to wash your hands the right way:

1) Wet hands
2) Lather with soap
3) Scrub for at least 20 seconds
4) Rinse
5) Dry

National Handwashing Awareness Week is dedicated to helping people remain healthy one handwash at a time.

Washing your hands is one of the easiest and most effective ways to fight the flu. The “Life is Better with Clean Hands” campaign was launched by the CDC and aims to motivate everyone to make clean hands a part of their daily routine.

For more information on the Life is Better with Clean Hands campaign, visit www.cdc.gov/handwashing/campaign.html.

Plan for your spring garden now. Prepare the soil for regeneration during winter. Be patient. Your dream spring garden will come at just the right time.

For more information and tips on gardening , visit:
Master Gardener Program - UCCE Master Gardener Program of San Bernardino County (ucanr.edu)

Parents and Guardians! Did you know you can access your child's immunization records using the California Digital Vaccine Record portal? Request a digital copy of your child’s records for childcare or school at https://myvaccinerecord.cdph.ca.gov.

Padres, ¿sabian que pueden obtener los registros de vacunación de su hijo mediante el Registro Digital de Vacunas de California? Solicite una copia digital de los registros de su hijo para la escuela o cuidado infantil:
https://myvaccinerecord.cdph.ca.gov/

This National Influenza Vaccination Week, do your part to keep yourself and others protected against respiratory illnesses. Consider and getting vaccinated.

National Influenza Vaccination Week (NIVW) is an annual observance in December to remind everyone 6 months and older that there is still time to get vaccinated against the flu.

The flu vaccine is important for people who are at higher risk of serious flu complications, including children.

For more information on National Influenza Vaccination Week (NIVW), visit www.cdc.gov/flu/resource-center/nivw/index.htm.

Stay empowered, get tested! 🚐 Free testing and treatment for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) coming to your city. Let’s break the stigma and promote a healthier community together!

Germs are everywhere. Handwashing with soap and water is a healthy habit to protect yourself and your family from getting sick. 👏🫧



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Lea la Actualización del Condado en Español: https://bit.ly/47XPK1H

📢📢San Bernardino County Animal Care (AC) is currently seeking applicants, from interested and qualified organizations and firms, to conduct a comprehensive Trap-Neuter-Return + Vaccination (TNR+V) program across the specified service areas of the county.

The TNR+V Program is a method utilized for controlling the population growth of community cats. In addition, the TNR+V Program will create opportunities for outreach, education, and cooperation with the public on community cat management and disease prevention.

For more information about the TNR+V Program or to submit an application, please visit our Animal Care website or simply click on the following link https://animalcare.sbcounty.gov/tnrv/.

Applications must be received no later than 4 p.m. on Friday, February 2, 2024.

Share this post to spread the word about the TNR+V Program opportunities!

Please join me on December 5th, alongside the Department of Public Health and Department of Behavioral Health for a free Community Narcan Training event! Learn how you can save a life with the use of Narcan as a life-saving measure. Narcan will also be distributed at the event. Scan the barcode in the flyer to sign up or click the link in my bio!

Make well informed choices to stay healthy and safe.

Recently, many people in CA got sick from germs in raw milk. Salmonella is just one type of harmful germ that can be found in raw, unpasteurized milk and raw dairy products. Anyone can get sick from these germs, but some people are more likely to get very sick, including young children and older adults.

Learn more: https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/RawMilkandRawDairyProducts.aspx

Trap-Neuter-Return + Vaccination Program - Animal Care Trap – Neuter – Return + Vaccination The San Bernardino County Department of Public Health (DPH), Animal Care (AC) is inviting applications, from organizations and firms that are both interested...

This fall and winter virus season, protect you and yours with safe and effective immunizations, proven treatments, and everyday precautions against flu, COVID-19, and RSV. Find more protective steps you can take at: https://bit.ly/3MtfI4V

Everyone 6 months and older should get a flu vaccine every season. The flu vaccine can reduce flu illnesses, doctor visits, and hospitalizations. It has been shown to be lifesaving. Fight the flu and get vaccinated today!
For more information, visit:
https://www.cdc.gov/flu/prevent/vaccinations.htm

A partir de los 6 meses de edad en adelante, todos deberian vacunarse contra la influenza (flu) cada temporada. La vacuna contra el flu puede reducir las enfermedades causadas por el flu, las visitas al médico, y las hospitalizaciones.
Esta vacuna a demostrado ser un salva vidas. ¡Combate el flu y vacúnate hoy! https://www.cdc.gov/flu/prevent/vaccinations.htm

Did you know? These 3 simple actions can help you prevent illness, including flu, this fall and winter. Find more tips about how to fight flu here: https://bit.ly/2MJ9QqJ

A high wind warning is in effect for some areas of San Bernardino County. Learn how to keep your food safe in case of a power outage by viewing EHS’s “No Power? Now What?” flyer.

To view the flyer, visit: bit.ly/PowerOutageFoodFacilitySafety

For an updated list of cities that have been affected by power outages, please visit: bit.ly/PowerOutageStatus

Una advertencia de fuertes vientos está en efecto para algunas áreas del Condado de San Bernardino. Aprenda cómo mantener su comida segura en caso de la pérdida de electricidad con el folleto “¿No Hay Electricidad? ¿Ahora Qué?”

Para ver el folleto, visite: bit.ly/PowerOutageFoodFacilitySafety

Para obtener una lista de las ciudades afectadas por la pérdida de electricidad, visite: bit.ly/PowerOutageStatus

Happy Public Health Thank You Day!

Every year on the Monday before Thanksgiving, American Public Health Association and many other public health organizations take the time to show appreciation to our public health professionals for their hard work.

Public health professionals commit to helping our local communities live healthier and longer lives. A massive thank you to everyone in the public health field who help to protect and improve health.

https://www.apha.org/what-is-public-health/thank-you

The great outdoors offers scenic views, quality time with loved ones, and promotes health 👍 San Bernardino County Regional Parks is here to direct you to your next hiking destination. For more information visit https://parks.sbcounty.gov/activity/hiking/. LETS GO FOR A HIKE! 🥾🏔

Go for a hike! Fall weather is here, and it’s the perfect time to be outdoors. Enjoy your local hiking trails. Nature is the best, free playground! San Bernardino County Regional Parks have trails to explore for all ages.

To find places to hike, visit: https://parks.sbcounty.gov/activity/hiking/

Save the Date for the 2024 Perinatal Equity Summit. In collaboration with Riverside County, the Department of Public Health Family Health Services is hosting a 2-day event focused on advancing health equity and quality of life for Black and African American pregnant women and their families. Registration opens December 2023, more information to come soon!

Today is World Prematurity Day!

November 17 is an important day to raise awareness of the challenges of preterm birth globally. Some of these challenges may include learning disabilities and visions and hearing problems.

For more information, visit https://www.marchofdimes.org/find-support/topics/birth/premature-babies

Lea la Actualización del Condado en Español - 17 de noviembre de 2023 Actualización del condado: https://bit.ly/40QvzQT

Traveling for the holidays? Reduce your risk of catching respiratory viruses like COVID-19, flu, and RSV. Be sure you’re up to date on your COVID-19 and flu vaccines, consider wearing a mask in crowded indoor spaces like airports and planes, and wash your hands frequently. Don’t travel, and stay away from others, if you’re sick.

Visit MyTurn.ca.gov to schedule your vaccine. Learn more about respiratory virus prevention: go.cdph.ca.gov/respiratory-viruses .​

¿Te vas de viaje? Reduce el riesgo de contraer virus respiratorios como COVID-19, gripe y VSR. Asegúrate de estar al día con tus vacunas contra el COVID-19 y la gripe, considera usar una mascarilla en lugares cerrados llenos de gente como aeropuertos y aviones, y lávate las manos con frecuencia. No viajes y mantente alejado de los demás si estás enfermo.

Visita MyTurn.ca.gov para programar tus vacunas y go.cdph.ca.gov/respiratory-viruses ​.​

Are you interested in learning how to create engaging online trainings? San Bernardino County Department of Public Health is looking for an intern to work with our Workforce Development Program to create several online trainings for staff development.

Are you interested in gaining media experience through photography and videography? San Bernardino County Department of Public Health is looking for an intern to work with our media team to assist with photography and videography, social media and development of print and digital designs.

Preeclampsia is a pregnancy-related high blood pressure disorder that can cause problems during and after pregnancy.

Women with preeclampsia have an increased risk for preterm birth, damage to the kidneys, liver, brain, and other organ system, as well as fetal growth restrictions. Here are some symptoms associated with preeclampsia.

For more information on preeclampsia during and after pregnancy, visit https://www.nichd.nih.gov/health/topics/factsheets/preeclampsia.

Are you a doula looking to enroll in the Medi-Cal benefit program? Have you started the PAVE enrollment process and need additional help?
Join us for a Doula PAVE Enrollment event in San Bernardino and Hesperia!

Do you know the 5 easy steps to be disaster ready?

👉🏽 Get alerts
👉🏽 Make a plan
👉🏽 Pack a Go Bag
👉🏽 Build a Stay Box
👉🏽 Help friends & neighbors

Take a screenshot and share these easy steps with a friend today! listoscalifornia.org 📲

November celebrates National Prematurity Awareness Month.

Babies born before the 37th week of pregnancy are considered premature or preterm. The cause of preterm labor is unknown and can happen unexpectedly. Here are some steps to help prevent preterm birth.

For more information on premature birth, visit https://www.cdc.gov/reproductivehealth/features/premature-birth/index.html.