Allen County Public Health

05/27/2026

Parents of an infant may be eligible for a free crib for safe sleep.

To Qualify for a Crib:
Must Be 32+ weeks pregnant OR
Infant no older than 12 months,
WIC or Medicaid eligible

Walk-ins
Thursdays 2:00 pm-4:00 pm
219 E. Market Street

05/25/2026

Did you know you can help prevent your baby from developing food allergies? Evidence shows that introducing food allergens early can lower the risk of your child developing a food allergy. 💡

To safely introduce allergens, you can:

🔹 Pay attention to timing: Start offering food allergens to your baby when they are ready, around 6 months, when other solids are introduced.
🔹 Avoid choking risks: Baby’s first foods should always be in baby friendly forms.
🔹 Start with one food at a time: Make sure you only offer one new food at a time. This way, if your baby has a reaction, you know which food caused it.
🔹 Understand common allergens: Eggs, dairy, nuts, fish, shellfish, wheat, soy, and sesame are the most common allergies, so it is good to introduce them early.
🔹 Keep your healthcare and WIC team in the loop. They are here to answer questions and offer support during new stages of development!

05/25/2026

We will be closed on Monday, May 25, 2026.

05/24/2026

Backyard pool owners: Learn how to safely use pool chemicals and help protect yourself, kids, and pets from injury.

https://www.cdc.gov/healthy-swimming/about/home-pool-and-hot-tub-water-treatment-and-testing.html

05/23/2026

Don't swallow splash pad water. Did you know that it can take chlorine minutes—and sometimes even days—to kill germs in splash pad water? Swallowing water with germs can cause diarrhea or vomiting.

For more Healthy Swimming tips, visit: https://www.cdc.gov/healthy-swimming/index.html

05/22/2026

🚫💧 Drowning can happen quickly—prevent it with these safe swimming tips

Drowning is preventable—whether it’s a pool, bathtub, creek, or lake. Use these key steps:

1. Supervise children closely (arm’s length) any time they’re in or near water—even in bathtubs.
2. Learn basic swimming and water safety skills (swim lessons help, but supervision is still required).
3. Use U.S. Coast Guard–approved life jackets for boating and around natural water.
4. Put safety layers in place (for pools: barriers/fencing; remove hazards when not in use).
5. Assign a responsible adult to provide constant, close supervision.

🔎 Learn more and share with families:

Learn more about how to stay safe swimming during the summer.

05/22/2026

Sweat and dirt on your body can use up chlorine needed to kill germs in the pool. Showering before you get in the pool keeps chlorine levels up to help keep you and those you care about healthy!

05/21/2026

Diarrhea and swimming don't mix! Follow CDC's steps for healthy swimming to help protect yourself and those you care about from illness at the pool.

https://www.cdc.gov/healthy-swimming/prevention/index.html

05/19/2026

It’s Women’s Health Month! ❤️At WIC, we recognize the importance of taking care of your health and well-being. This month, we encourage you to take care of yourself by…

🩺Scheduling a routine doctor visit.
🏃‍♀️Incorporating exercise into your routine!
🥗Maintaining a balanced diet!
📣Raising awareness by educating yourself and the women around you.

All of us at WIC are here to help you be your healthiest self! 🩷
Visit our office or give us a call for more information. 🌟