Durham County Department of Public Health

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Durham County Department of Public Health Welcome to the official page for the Durham County Department of Public Health, located in Durham, North Carolina!

Please be aware that representatives of Durham County Government communicate via this website. Any communication via this site (whether by a County employee or the general public) may be subject to monitoring and disclosure to third parties.

10/21/2026

Some mosquitoes that spread West Nile virus in North Carolina can survive after the first frost by hiding in warm places like homes, garages, and crawl spaces. North Carolina continues to see small numbers of West Nile virus infections through November.

There are currently no human vaccines or specific treatments available for West Nile virus. The most effective protection is prevention. Recommended preventive measures include using DEET or equivalent insect repellent on exposed skin, wearing long sleeves and long pants, choosing permethrin-treated clothing, limiting outdoor activity between dusk and dawn, using window and door screens to keep mosquitoes out, and eliminating standing water to reduce mosquito breeding sites.

10/21/2026

Good morning! It’s Wellness Webinar Wednesday with Durham County Department of Public Health. Join our health educators at 1:00 p.m. for this FREE session, 'Trick or Treat: Navigating Stress in the Workplace'.

We all juggle a lot. Meetings, shifting priorities, and growing workloads can create real pressure. This webinar will share practical strategies to manage workplace chaos, reduce stress, and find a little more balance in your day.

Register here: https://tinyurl.com/bwcb9anj

Vaccines are safe, and vaccines have side effects. Vaccines are effective, and vaccines do not prevent all cases of illn...
10/21/2026

Vaccines are safe, and vaccines have side effects. Vaccines are effective, and vaccines do not prevent all cases of illness. It's normal to have some questions about vaccines, but it's important to turn to credible sources to answer them! Learn the facts, be careful of misinformation, and follow your doctor's guidance to reduce your risks and help keep your family healthy.

Happy National Health Education Week to our amazing Health Education team! Our health educators help keep Durham healthy...
10/20/2026

Happy National Health Education Week to our amazing Health Education team! Our health educators help keep Durham healthy by leading community trainings, hosting testing events, providing resources, attending health fairs, offering webinars, and much more, all for free! Thank you to this team for all that you do! 💙💚

October is Dental Hygiene Month! Did you know? Fluoride is a natural mineral that helps prevent tooth loss and decay. It...
10/20/2026

October is Dental Hygiene Month! Did you know? Fluoride is a natural mineral that helps prevent tooth loss and decay. It is used in many dental products and has been added to water for more than 80 years, and it has repeatedly been found to safely reduce rates of cavities in kids and adults! Learn more, and talk to your dentist if you have questions about the best products for your teeth. https://www.ada.org/resources/community-initiatives/fluoride-in-water/fluoridation-faqs

It's me, the social media manager. If you're reading this, I'm on vacation (truly), and we heard the cool accounts post ...
10/19/2026

It's me, the social media manager. If you're reading this, I'm on vacation (truly), and we heard the cool accounts post things like this, but I'll be honest, I made these graphics myself. Anyway, please stay healthy while I'm gone. Keep getting your vaccines, staying home when you're sick, practicing good food safety, and making other good choices. And don't worry, the rest of the graphics this week will not look like this, thanks to post scheduling. *Logs off Facebook and takes a nap*

Fall increases in COVID-19 and flu have already begun, so the time to get your family vaccinated is now. Visit us for va...
10/19/2026

Fall increases in COVID-19 and flu have already begun, so the time to get your family vaccinated is now. Visit us for vaccines for ages 6 months and older. Save time by getting both vaccines in the same day! Call at 919-560-7608 to schedule your appointments.

Learn more: DCoPublicHealth.org/COVIDvaccines and DCoPublicHealth.org/FluSeason

Tomorrow, 10/17, get some fresh air & exercise at our monthly Men's Health Council Community Health Walk. All people are...
10/16/2026

Tomorrow, 10/17, get some fresh air & exercise at our monthly Men's Health Council Community Health Walk. All people are welcome!

October 17, 9:00-10:00AM
Duke Park
106 West Knox St., 27701

The sooner breast cancer is detected, the better your odds of beating it. This , if you are age 40 or older at average ...
10/16/2026

The sooner breast cancer is detected, the better your odds of beating it. This , if you are age 40 or older at average risk of breast cancer, or younger if you are at higher risk, make a plan today to schedule your mammogram. Learn more: https://www.komen.org/breast-cancer/screening/.

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414 E Main Street
Durham, NC
27701

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Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

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