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Place your baby to sleep safely. Remove all toys, pillows, blankets, and bumpers from the crib. Learn more about the American Academy of Pediatrics policy: bit.ly/3X8vAxD.
Acueste a tu bebé a dormir segura. Retire todos los juguetes, almohadas, mantas y protectores de la cuna. Aprende más sobre la política de cómo de la Academia Estadounidense de Pediatría: bit.ly/3X8vAxD.
Recibir una vacuna bialente te pone al día y te proporciona la major protección contra el COVID-19 grave. Para las recomendaciones de los CDC más recientes, visite ➡️ bit.ly/cdcvaxrecs.
☎ Llama a nuestra clínica para programar una cita: 703-777-0236
💻 Busca vacunas cerca de ti en vacunas.gov
Para gráficos en una variedad de idiomas ➡️ vaccineresourcehub.org
A bivalent COVID vaccine or booster brings you up to date and gives you the best protection against severe COVID-19. For the latest CDC recommendations, visit ➡️ bit.ly/cdcvaxrecs.
☎ Call our clinic at 703-777-0236 to schedule an appointment
💻 Find vaccines near you at vaccines.gov
For graphics in a variety of languages ➡️ vaccineresourcehub.org
There are 20 good reasons you should schedule a summer dental checkup (make that 19 🦷). One reason is that dental checkups are a recommended way to maintain a healthy smile: youtube.com/watch?v=hX6UI2n_-Ac
Make your child’s appointment today.
There are 20 good reasons you should schedule a summer dental checkup (make that 19 🦷). Make your child’s appointment today. One reason is that dental checkups are recommended way to maintain a healthy smile: youtube.com/watch?v=hX6UI2n_-Ac
Hay 20 buenas razones para programar un chequeo dental para tus hijos este verano (que sean 19 🦷). Haga una cita por tu hijo hoy. Una buena razón es que los chequeos son una manera recomendada para mantener una sonrisa saludable.
ENGLISH: Now that school's out, it’s the ideal time to get your child up to date on health checkups. Learn more about what’s required for back to school ➡ www.vdh.virginia.gov/backtoschool
ARABIC: الآن بعد انتهاء الدراسة، أصبح الوقت مثالياً للاطمئنان على صحة طفلك وإجراء الفحوص الطبية الدورية. اعرف المزيد حول الفحوصات اللازمة لضمان عودة صحية للمدارس.
SIMPLIFIED CHINESE: 本学期即将结束，这也是了解孩子最新健康检查情况的最佳时机。了解更多返校相关的信息。
KOREAN: 지금은 등교를 하지 않으므로 자녀의 건강 검진에 대한 최신 정보를 얻기에 이상적인시기입니다. 개학에 필요한 사항에 대해 자세히 알아보세요.
VIETNAMESE: Bây giờ năm học đã kết thúc, đây là thời điểm lý tưởng để đưa con bạn đi kiểm tra sức khỏe. Tìm hiểu thêm về những điều cần thiết để trở lại trường học.
¡Corre! Programe chequeos médicos para tus hijos antes de regreso a la escuela. ¿Tus hijos necesitan alguna vacuna durante sus visitas?
🎥 Aprende sobre la importancia de vacunas infantiles: youtube.com/watch?v=vkHPYsDpydY.
☎ Llame a nuestra clínica al 703-777-0236 para saber las vacunas disponibles.
Quick! Schedule those back-to-school checkups with your children’s doctor while school is out. Do your children need any immunizations during their visit?
🎥 Learn more about the importance of childhood vaccines: youtube.com/watch?v=vkHPYsDpydY.
☎ Call our clinic at 703-777-0236 to inquire about immunizations available through the health department.
Place your baby to sleep safely. Your baby needs only a few things to have a safe, cozy and happy sleep. Babies should sleep on a firm sleep surface that does not incline. Learn more tips ➡ bit.ly/43S75Hk.
Acueste a tu bebé a dormir seguro. Su bebé necesita solo unas pocas cosas para tener un sueño seguro, acogedor y feliz. Los bebés deben dormir en una superficie firme sin inclinación. Aprender mas consejos de como .
ENGLISH: Now that school is ending, it’s the ideal time to get your child up to date on health checkups. Learn more about what’s required for back to school ➡ www.vdh.virginia.gov/backtoschool
ARABIC: الآن بعد انتهاء الدراسة، أصبح الوقت مثالياً للاطمئنان على صحة طفلك وإجراء الفحوص الطبية الدورية. اعرف المزيد حول الفحوصات اللازمة لضمان عودة صحية للمدارس.
SIMPLIFIED CHINESE: 本学期即将结束，这也是了解孩子最新健康检查情况的最佳时机。了解更多返校相关的信息。
KOREAN: 지금은 등교를 하지 않으므로 자녀의 건강 검진에 대한 최신 정보를 얻기에 이상적인시기입니다. 개학에 필요한 사항에 대해 자세히 알아보세요.
VIETNAMESE: Bây giờ năm học đã kết thúc, đây là thời điểm lý tưởng để đưa con bạn đi kiểm tra sức khỏe. Tìm hiểu thêm về những điều cần thiết để trở lại trường học.
✋ Every kid who needs a health checkup this summer, raise your hand!
✅ Schedule a visit with your pediatrician or healthcare provider.
🎥 Learn more about the importance of checkups: youtube.com/watch?v=5X0ZgM9fgzc
✋ ¡Todos los niños que necesiten un chequeo médico este verano, que levanten la mano!
✅ Programe una visita con tu pediatra u otro proveedor médico.
🎥 Aprende más sobre la importancia de los chequeos médicos en el enlace arriba.
It’s a great day for a picnic! Make sure when filling your basket that you keep the food cold with ice packs. And don’t let food sit out for more than 2 hours, or 1 hour if the temperatures are higher than 90 degrees. https://ow.ly/MV3j50OVgEY
The Every Woman’s Life Program can provide those in need access to breast and cervical cancer screening. Please reach out to us, we are here to help! To find a free screening site near you, call 1-866-EWL-4YOU (1-866-395-4968) or visit
http://ow.ly/mkAA50OpoMh
Aunque el COVID-19 sigue evolucionando, las pruebas de COVID-19 en casa siguen siendo una de las mejores herramientas para prevenir la propagación del virus. Vea información actualizada sobre pruebas del Departamento de Salud de Virginia (VDH por sus siglas en ingles) ➡ https://bit.ly/3JbYuY0.
Si comprar las pruebas en casa te salen caras, puedes llamar a nuestra clínica para recursos gratuitos.
☎️ 703-777-0236
As COVID-19 continues to evolve, at-home testing remains one of the best tools to prevent the spread of the virus. Here’s the latest on testing from VDH ➡️ vdh.virginia.gov/coronavirus/protect-yourself/covid-19-testing/.
Can't afford to purchase at-home tests?
☎️ Call our clinic at 703-777-0236 for free resources
Norovirus is a very contagious virus that can cause vomiting and diarrhea. Anyone can get infected and sick with norovirus, but washing your hands can help to prevent it.
Learn more about norovirus and ways to prevent it: https://bit.ly/3WDtBRZ
Don't let a tick get you sick / No dejes que una garrapata te enferme.
For more information / Para más información ➡️ vdh.virginia.gov/ticks
ENGLISH: Now that school is ending, it’s the ideal time to get your child up to date on health checkups. Learn more about what’s required for back to school ➡ www.vdh.virginia.gov/backtoschool
ARABIC: الآن بعد انتهاء الدراسة، أصبح الوقت مثالياً للاطمئنان على صحة طفلك وإجراء الفحوص الطبية الدورية. اعرف المزيد حول الفحوصات اللازمة لضمان عودة صحية للمدارس.
SIMPLIFIED CHINESE: 本学期即将结束，这也是了解孩子最新健康检查情况的最佳时机。了解更多返校相关的信息。
KOREAN: 지금은 등교를 하지 않으므로 자녀의 건강 검진에 대한 최신 정보를 얻기에 이상적인시기입니다. 개학에 필요한 사항에 대해 자세히 알아보세요.
VIETNAMESE: Bây giờ năm học đã kết thúc, đây là thời điểm lý tưởng để đưa con bạn đi kiểm tra sức khỏe. Tìm hiểu thêm về những điều cần thiết để trở lại trường học.
☀ School’s out for the summer. Now is the perfect time to get your child up to date on health checkups. Schedule a visit to your pediatrician or family doctor today. Learn more about what’s required for the upcoming school year ➡ www.vdh.virginia.gov/backtoschool
🏖 Ya que no hay clases para el verano, ahora es el momento ideal para poner a tu hijo/a al día con un chequeo médico. Programe una visita a tu pediatra o médica de cabecera hoy. Obtén más información sobre lo que se requiere para el próximo año escolar en el sitio web arriba.
Your baby needs only a few things to have a safe, cozy and happy sleep. With just a flat surface in a crib or bassinet, you can create a safe space for your baby to sleep. Babies should always be placed on their back for sleep. Research shows this is the safest. Learn more ➡ youtube.com/watch?v=OvLsgXH69rc
Tu bebé necesita solo unas pocas cosas para tener un sueño seguro, acogedor y feliz. Con una superficie plana en una cuna o moisés, puedes crear un espacio para que tu bebé duerma seguro. Los bebés siempre deben colocarse boca arriba para dormir. Las investigaciones demuestran que esto es lo más seguro.
ENGLISH: Now that school's out, it’s the ideal time to get your child up to date on health checkups. Learn more about what’s required for back to school ➡ www.vdh.virginia.gov/backtoschool
ARABIC: الآن بعد انتهاء الدراسة، أصبح الوقت مثالياً للاطمئنان على صحة طفلك وإجراء الفحوص الطبية الدورية. اعرف المزيد حول الفحوصات اللازمة لضمان عودة صحية للمدارس.
SIMPLIFIED CHINESE: 本学期即将结束，这也是了解孩子最新健康检查情况的最佳时机。了解更多返校相关的信息。
KOREAN: 지금은 등교를 하지 않으므로 자녀의 건강 검진에 대한 최신 정보를 얻기에 이상적인시기입니다. 개학에 필요한 사항에 대해 자세히 알아보세요.
VIETNAMESE: Bây giờ năm học đã kết thúc, đây là thời điểm lý tưởng để đưa con bạn đi kiểm tra sức khỏe. Tìm hiểu thêm về những điều cần thiết để trở lại trường học.
☀️🏖 Summertime means checkup time. Now is the perfect time to get your child up to date on health checkups and other school requirements.
✅ Download a VDH back-to-school checklist to keep on track this summer.
☀️🏖 Ya que no hay clases para el verano, es el momento ideal para poner a tu hijo/a al día con los chequeos médicos y otros requisitos escolares como vacunas.
✅ Descarga una lista de verificación (“checklist”) del sitio web para asegurarte que estes lista para el regreso a clases.
➡ www.vdh.virginia.gov/backtoschool
COVID vaccines are safe and recommended for everyone under the rainbow 🌈. Need a vaccine?
☎ Call our clinic at 703-777-0236 to schedule an appointment
💻 Find vaccines near you at vaccines.gov
Las vacunas de COVID son seguras y recomendadas para tod@s las personas bajo el arcoíris 🌈. ¿Necesitas una vacuna?
☎ Llama a nuestra clínica para programar una cita: 703-777-0236
💻 Busca vacunas cerca de ti en vacunas.gov
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The Loudoun County Health Department is resuming in-person services for the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program by appointment in a phased approach. The program has also opened a new office located in Leesburg in addition to the office in Ashburn. Details here: https://bit.ly/43JA28I
Summer is coming! Do you know if you need an mpox vaccine? Check CDC's vaccine recommendations and additional mpox information: https://bit.ly/3Np307W
Looking for the next step in your career? We're hiring! Learn more and apply online at bit.ly/3FbaW8q.
🔷 Accountant III (application closes 6/20/2023)
Register today for one of County's June mental health education and substance abuse prevention programs. The trainings are free! Details at Loudoun.gov/MHSADSPrevention
Loudoun Fatherhood Initiative Legacy Builders
Quitting can help you feel more positive. We're here to help with that!
Call 1-800-QUIT-NOW or visit https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/tobacco-free-living/quit-now-virginia/
Air Quality Alert for today Thursday, June 8. Due to smoke from the wildfires in Canada, the air quality remains unhealthy in County. Air quality levels will fluctuate over the next several days, so stay air quality aware and monitor local air quality forecasts:
➡ AirNow – a partnership of several U.S. government agencies. www.airnow.gov
➡ Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments www.mwcog.org/environment/planning-areas/air-quality/air-quality-forecast/
➡ Virginia Department of Environmental Quality www.deq.virginia.gov/our-programs/air/monitoring-assessments/air-quality-forecast
Did you know? Ticks live in the leaves! Staying on the path can help you avoid ticks while on a hike.
¿Sabías? ¡Las garrapatas viven en las hojas! Quedarse en el camino puede ayudarlo a evitar las garrapatas durante una caminata.
➡ vdh.virginia.gov/ticks
🌈 Our staff had a wonderful time celebrating at Loudoun Pride this Sunday and especially enjoyed sharing information with the community about our services 🌈
❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🤎🖤
🥚We're eggs-tremely embarrassed that we missed National Egg Day last week 🥚 But luckily, you can still check out the post below for some eggs-cellent safety tips ⬇️
¿Sabías que hay un Día Nacional del Huevo? Para cocinar huevos en una manera segura, debes:
✅ Lavarse las manos antes y después de tocarlos
✅ Cocinarlos bien
✅ Refrigerarlos antes de 2 horas
Shell-ebrate National Egg Day with safe handling and a crackin’ good meal!
✅ Wash hands before & after handling
✅ Cook eggs thoroughly
✅ Refrigerate within 2 hours
Life is busy — for the kids, and for you. Protect your family from dangerous diseases by staying up to date with routine immunizations. Learn more ➡️ StayWellNoVa.com.
La vida está ocupada, para los niños y para ti. Protege a tu familia de enfermedades peligrosas – mantenerse al día con las vacunas de rutina. Más información ➡️ mantentesanova.com.
Tick Check! If you’ve been outside, check your whole body for ticks. Take them off them carefully and talk to your doctor if you develop a rash or fever.
¡Mira si tienes garrapatas! Si has estado al aire libre, revisa todo el cuerpo en busca de garrapatas. Quítalas con cuidado y si desarrollas una erupción o fiebre, consulta a tu médico.
Learn more about the best way to remove a tick at / Busca más información sobre la mejor manera de quitarse una garrapata. ➡ vdh.virginia.gov/ticks
Tick prevention starts from the ground up! When you’re enjoying nature, wearing the right clothes and repellent can protect you from tick bites.
¡La prevención de las garrapatas comienza desde cero! Al disfrutar de la naturaleza, usar la ropa y el repelente adecuados puede protegerte de las picaduras de garrapata.
➡ vdh.virginia.gov/ticks
Photos from National Institute of Mental Health's post
Vaccines required for school are usually available through your pediatrician, pharmacies, or your local health department. Get started ➡️ StayWellNoVa.com
☎️ Call our health department clinic at 703-777-0236
Vacunas requeridas para la escuela generalmente están disponibles a través de tu pediatra, farmacias o en tu departamento de salud local. Empieza aquí ➡️ mantentesanova.com
☎️ Llama a nuestra clínica al 703-777-0236
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It’s #SickleCellAwarenessMonth & Hispanic Heritage Month! #SickleCell disease occurs in 1 out of every 16,300 Hispanic American births. Learn more about #SickleCell disease with information and resources in English and Spanish: go.usa.gov/xzmGS _____________________________________________________________________________________ Septiembre es el Mes de Concientización sobre la Célula Falciforme! La enfermedad de células falciformes ocurre en 1 de cada 16,300 nacimientos hispano americanos. Obtiene más información sobre la enfermedad de células falciformes con información y recursos en inglés y español: go.usa.gov/xzmGS
Are you a WIC client interested in breastfeeding support? Breastfeeding Peer Counselors assist moms to achieve their breastfeeding goal by providing basic information, support, services, and referrals needed to help them make educated choices about infant feeding. For more info visit, https://bit.ly/3wrZtNu. WIC clients can call (703) 777-0239 to make an appointment with a Breastfeeding Peer Counselor! --------------------------------------------------------------------------Eres una cliente de WIC interesada en el apoyo a la lactancia? Las madres consejeras en lactancia materna ayudan a las madres a lograr su objetivo de lactancia al brindarles información básica, apoyo, servicios y referencias necesarias para ayudarlas a tomar decisiones informadas sobre la alimentación infantil. Clientes de WIC pueden llamar al (703) 777-0239 para programar una cita con una consejera de lactancia materna!
Over 7 million Virginians have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. That’s more than 15.6 million doses in total across Virginia. Let’s keep moving forward together! For more info visit: vaccinate.virginia.gov. 💉💉💉 🎈🎈🎈✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨💉💉💉 🎈🎈🎈✨✨✨ ✨✨✨ Más de 7 millones de habitantes de Virginia han recibido al menos una dosis de la vacuna COVID. Eso es más de 15,6 millones de dosis en total en Virginia. ¡Sigamos avanzando juntos! Para más información visita: vaccinate.virginia.gov.
Take precautions to safely keep doing the things you love. How do you #staywell in #Loudoun County? For more information, visit ➡ staywellnova.com
Don’t forget your booster! Your body may need a tune up. Everyone 5 and above is eligible to get one COVID booster after completing the primary vaccine series (although recommendations may vary based on age and which vaccine you received). For more information, visit vaccinate.virginia.gov. Questions? Need help finding a vaccination location? Call the Loudoun COVID Hotline at 703-737-8300.
Same day appointments near you can be found at www.vaccines.gov
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