Hurricanes: Family Disaster Plan Building a family disaster plan is half the formula for disaster safety.  Will you be able to contact each other?  Make sure your family knows the […]

During extremely hot and humid weather, your body’s ability to cool itself is challenged. It is important to know the symptoms of excessive heat exposure: Heat Cramps– Can be the […]

BE WARM AND SAFE THIS WINTER! Did you know that heating equipment is one of the leading causes of home fire deaths? Keep anything that can burn at least 3 […]

FIGHT THE FLU- 18-19 SEASON OCTOBER -MAY It is best to get vaccinated before influenza viruses start to spread in your community. However, as long as flu viruses are circulating, […]

Duplin County Health Department will be distributing Mosquito Dunks on a first come first served basis. The larvicide tablets will be distributed at the Health Department’s office on 340 Seminary Street […]

Please see resources at the State and Federal level for disaster assistance and recovery. www.disasterassitance.gov FEMA 1-800-621-3362 Environmental health resources http://ie.unc.edu/enironmental-resource-program/disaster-response-recovery

  Community Forum sponsored by County Commissioners and Duplin County Substance Use Coalition will be on 9-11-18. Held in the Ed Emory Auditorium at the NC Cooperative Extension in Kenansville.  Free event open to […]

Beat the Heat- Heat related deaths are preventable. Who is more at risk? Children, older adults, people who work outside and people with disabilities. Stay indoors with AC when possible, […]

Saturday April 28, 2018 from 10am to 2pm  there will be a Medication disposal event at two Duplin County sites; Vidant Duplin Hospital in Kenansville and NHRMC Urgent Care in […]

The 2017-2018 flu season started October 1, 2017. Flu vaccine is readily available at the Health Department, local pharmacies and your medical provider’s office. Everyone 6 months and older should be vaccinated […]