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COVID-19 Vaccine for Ages 6 Months - 5 Years - June 21st, 2022 Same Day Appointments Available! First District Health Unit Now Offers COVID-19 Vaccine For Everyone 6mos and Up!
Protecting Yourself From West Nile Virus (WNV) - June 9th, 2022 The North Dakota Department of Health (NDDoH) reminds residents that preventing mosquito bites is the most effective way to avoid West Nile virus (WNV) disease.
COVID-19 Testing Changes - April 22nd, 2022 Beginning April 25, onsite testing will no longer be available in the Minot office.
Additional COVID-19 Booster Now Available - March 31st, 2022 People over 50 years and those who are immune compromised can now get second booster.
Free Home COVID test kits - February 14th, 2022 First District Health Unit is distributing free home tests for COVID-19.
2022-2023 School Immunization Requirements for North Dakota - June 21st, 2022 All children must be up-to-date according to the school immunization requirements or have claimed an exemption by October 1st of each school year or they must be excluded from school. Children enrolling in school after October 1st have 30 days to be up-to-date or claim an exemption or they must be excluded from school.
Avian Influenza Information - May 3rd, 2022 Avian influenza H5N1 has been found in wild birds and domestic poultry flocks in North Dakota.
National Drug Take Back Day - Saturday, April 30 - April 29th, 2022 Take Back Day is a key step in helping reduce the rise of opioid deaths, overdoses, and addiction by getting rid of unneeded and expired prescriptions.
INFANT FORMULA RECALL - February 18th, 2022 On certain Similac, Alimentum and EleCare powdered infant formulas.
*Quit Chewing Tobacco* Free Consultations Offered February 20-26, 2022! - February 9th, 2022 During 'Through With Chew' week, First District Health Unit will be offering free individual consultations along with free nicotine replacement to those who want help quitting.
*Through With Chew Week* Know the Signs of Mouth Cancer - February 9th, 2022 February 20-26, 2022 is Through With Chew Week. Smokeless tobacco causes cancer of the mouth and esophagus. Here is what to watch for.
Booster Doses Now Available For Everyone 12+ - January 10th, 2022 Everyone 12 years and older is eligible for a COVID-19 booster shot.
COVID Vaccination for Ages 5-11 starting Nov 5 - November 3rd, 2021 Schedule your appointment online!
*Schedule your Flu and/or COVID-19 Vaccination/Booster Appointment* - November 1st, 2021 Now scheduling anyone ages 6 months and up for FLU vaccination and anyone ages 5 and up for COVID-19 vaccination.
Board of Health to meet on October 28, 2021 - October 12th, 2021 The regular quarterly meeting of the First District Board of Health has been changed to a virtual meeting. It is scheduled for October 28, 2021, at 4:30. The meeting is open to the public.
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