Montgomery County Office of Public Health

You cannot see, taste, or smell lead in drinking water, but you can learn basic information about sources of lead in drinking water and suggestions for reducing exposure! For more information visit www.montcopa.org/Lead #NLPPW2020 #LeadFreeKids #HHSMontcoPA

According to Safe Kids Worldwide, more than half of car seats are not used or installed correctly. Here at the #MontcoPA Department of Health and Human Services..., we want to make sure this is not the case. Schedule a FREE, 1-hour Virtual Car Seat Check with our Certified Technicians to make sure your most precious cargo are riding safely and securely. Schedule an appointment today by visiting: www.montcopa.org/carseatcheck #HHSHealthPromotion

There’s nothing like carving a pumpkin to get into the #Halloween mood, but emergency rooms see a spike in October and November due to pumpkin-carving. Take pre...cautions to avoid serious injuries by following the tips below. For more information please visit: https://www.assh.org/handcare/safety/pumpkin-carving https://www.parents.com///no-carve-pumpkin-ideas-for-kids/ #HHSHealthPromotion

What is the difference between #Flu, common cold, and #COVID19? All are respiratory illnesses but caused by different viruses. This handy flyer might help Montgomery County Immunization Coalition

This Halloween, let’s make happy memories, not tragic nightmares. On Halloween night during the years 2014-2018, 145 people were killed in drunk-driving crashes.... 41% of people who died while on the road that night were involved in crashes that had at least one drunk driver. This year, NHTSA is teaming up with local officials to help spread the message that #BuzzedDrivingIsDrunkDriving. #Halloween See more

Video replay of the Wednesday, Oct 28 #MontcoPA Board of Commissioners #coronavirus update. Key info from today’s briefing: 92 new positive cases reported sin...ce Tue, Oct 27 (three are from long term care facilities; none are the result of antibody testing.) Positivity rate (as of Oct 23): 3.16% (an increase of 0.85% since last report) Age range of today’s positives: 6 years 87 years old No new deaths reported today, leaving the total number of Montgomery County residents confirmed positive to have died from COVID-19 at 838. Hospital update: There are approximately 70 people being treated for COVID-19 in Montgomery County hospitals (an increase of 54% from last week.) Approximately 8% of these individuals require the use of a ventilator. Next virtual briefing is scheduled for 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov 4

Flu season is here so let’s say #BooToTheFlu and get your #FluShot. Treat your family and your community to a flu-free fall! #BooToTheFlu Complete flu clinic schedule here, montcopa.org/flu. Appointments required ... Forms completed online Montgomery County Immunization Coalition

Last week, schools across the country celebrated National School Bus Safety Week. Even though many schools are virtual this year, school buses are still on the ...road. Every year, children are needlessly injured or killed by drivers passing stopped school buses. Our children’s safety is in your hands. If in doubt, STOP! You might save the life of a student in your community. #NationalSchoolBusSafetyWeek2020 #OperationSafeStop #RedLightsMeanSTOP #StopAndSaveALife #HHSHealthPromotion

Help #StopTheSpread in your community! Contact your healthcare provider or schedule an appointment at a #COVID19 testing site if you’re feeling ill. Find the nearest locations : https://bit.ly/2ZWkno9. #PAagainstCOVID

Important Flu Clinic Information - The Thursday, 10/29 walk-up flu site and the Friday, 10/30 drive-thru flu site in Oaks at the Philadelphia Expo Center are canceled due to the impending weather. www.montcopa.org/flu

Keep your family safe by learning more about ways to prevent bringing sources of lead exposure home and take advantage of our Lead Hazard Control Program for #Lansdale and #Pottstown. Apply today at www.montcopa.org/LHCP #NLPPW2020 #HHSMontcoPA #leadfreekids

Want to get tested for #COVID19? Follow the instructions in the video attached to watch the process of making an appointment for one of our #MontcoPA testing sites by using the County website. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I3fT0e6fAhY

PRESS RELEASE: Update on the coronavirus from the #MontcoPA Board of Commissioners. Full press release: https://www.montcopa.org/ArchiveCenter/ViewFile/Item/530...3 As of Tuesday, Oct 27: 518 new #COVID19 cases reported in Montgomery County since Wed, Oct 21 (none are the result of antibody testing) Cases by date: Oct 21: 39 Oct 22: 71 Oct 23: 81 Oct 24: 84 Oct 25: 71 Oct 26: 88 Oct 27: 84 Eight (8) of the new cases are from long term care facilities Age range of new positives: 1 year 100 years old Total number of cases: 13,442 One (1) more Montgomery County resident has lost their life to COVID-19, bringing the total number of confirmed positive deaths to 838. The individual who died did not reside in a long term care facility. The next update (with extended information on COVID-19 cases and mitigation efforts) is scheduled for 3:00 p.m. Wed, Oct 28 via a press briefing streamed live right here on our Facebook page. The COVID-19 outbreak continues to be a rapidly evolving situation. Please visit the Montco COVID-19 Data Hub at www.montcopa.org/covid-19 (alternate link: https://data-montcopa.opendata.arcgis.com/pages/covid-19) to get the latest news, geographic and demographic information, and updates.