Okfuskee County Health Department

Is your child up-to-date on all of their routine vaccinations? Measles is a highly contagious virus that can cause serious health complications but is prevented by two doses of MMR vaccine. Make sure your children are fully protected against measles. Learn more at https://bit.ly/2UP0EBo.

Today is HIV Vaccine Awareness Day, a day to recognize the volunteers, community members, and researchers working to find a safe and effective vaccine to prevent HIV. Such a vaccine, along with existing HIV treatment and prevention strategies, would help achieve the goal of ending the HIV epidemic. #HVAD #EndHIVEpidemic Learn more: https://www.cdc.gov/hiv/library/factsheets/index.html

Don’t delay! Call 9-1-1 right away if you spot the signs of stroke in yourself or someone else. Use the acronym F.A.S.T. to know what symptoms to look for. http://bit.ly/2mYG0xa #StrokeMonth

FAQ: Can I get COVID-19 from the vaccine? Answer: No, vaccines cannot give someone COVID-19 as they do not use or contain the live virus. Learn more: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavir/2019-ncov/vaccines/index.html

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