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How Do I Get a Vaccine? – State of Michigan: Local Health Department Vaccine InfoOakland County, 800-848-5533, “Save Your Spot” Form 2021-02-04 – Pharmacies Participating in the Federal Retail Pharmacy Program — Retail pharmacies participating in the program will vary by state and territory. Visit the pharmacy’s website to find out if they are providing…
Read MoreCurrently, Coronavirus cases are on the rise in Michigan and in most other states. More than 1 million COVID-19 cases were reported in the United States over the last 7 days. As cases continue to increase rapidly across the United States, the safest way to celebrate Thanksgiving is to celebrate at home with the people…
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Oakland County and nine other Michigan counties will undergo aerial spraying to combat Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE), beginning Wednesday evening, September 16, 2020. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) says the mosquito-borne illness has been detected in 22 horses in the state this year. That is twice as many cases as last…
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Note: This info from Oakland County may be subject to change. Contact the Health Division Nurse on Call Hotline at the number below for info. Oakland County is expanding its free drive-thru COVID-19 testing to include school-age children. Children must be from 4-17 years old, have symptoms of coronavirus and be residents of or attend school in Oakland…
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Oakland County regularly tests the Outdoor Warning Siren System to ensure operational status. These tests are conducted at 1:00 pm on the first Saturday of the month starting in March through November. Oakland County reminds residents to have a plan in place and to update your emergency kits to be better prepared if an actual…
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When the National Weather Service issues a Tornado Warning or a Severe Thunderstorm with damaging winds at or greater than 70 mph for Oakland County, the sirens are activated. Oakland County has 275 outdoor warning sirens located throughout Oakland County. All sirens are activated by the transmission of an RF signal with a tone alert.…
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Don’t take chances! Read these reminders and warnings about lightning safety from Oakland County.
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Measles is a highly contagious health concern that has been in the headlines nationally and locally. A number of measles cases and exposures have been reported in Oakland County, especially in the last few weeks. The Oakland County Health Department has marshalled their resources to educate the public to prevent and eradicate this disease. We…
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List of warming centers in Oakland County to help people cope with this winter’s extreme cold and snow.
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Half-price Test Kits During National Radon Action Month Pontiac, Michigan – Oakland County Health Division will offer radon test kits for just $5 during National Radon Action Month this January. Residents are encouraged to take advantage of this half-off price to test their homes for the potentially harmful gas. Radon is the second-leading cause of…
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