AFM (Acute Flaccid Myelitis) What You Need to Know
AFM is a rare but serious pattern of symptoms (syndrome) that causes limb weakness, mostly in children. Three national outbreaks have occurred starting in 2014, when the CDC began surveillance for AFM.
233 cases occurred in 41 states in 2018. The average age of patients with AFM was 5 years.
Three national outbreaks have occurred in 2014, 2016, & 2018 with most patients developing AFM in late summer/early fall.
To read more on AFM from the CDC go to https://www.cdc.gov/vitalsigns/afm
To find out more check out this video about AFM and how to recognize the signs.
FREE CLINIC REMINDER
Don’t miss out on Champaign Health District’s Free Clinic on July 13th 2019.
All you need to do is call 937-484-1605 to schedule your appointment.
Farmer's Market
WIC is hosting a Farmer’s Market on July 16th 2019 from 11am to 2pm. Located in the Champaign County Community Center.
NO CHANGE GIVEN.
If you are a WIC recipient bring your Farmer’s Market coupons— If you haven’t yet received your coupons, you may pick them up at the WIC office.
Include Your Pets When Prepping for Emergencies
It is important to have a plan for different types of emergencies. Why not include a plan for your pet? Try to imagine having to make the decision to leave your pet behind during a flood, fire, or other emergency. By taking some easy actions now, you can avoid having to make difficult and dangerous decisions during an emergency. Check out the link provided to see how you can include a pet in your emergency plans.
https://blogs.cdc.gov/publichealthmatters/2019/06/pet-prep/?deliveryName=DM4109
CLOSED for the 4TH of JULY
The Health Department and WIC will be closed July 4th and be open again to resume services on Friday the 5th of July. Thank you and hope you have a nice holiday!