BOH Minutes

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2009 Seasonal Flu and H1N1
Information Resource

Not Just Blowing Smoke...
ANYMORE!

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                              Rockingham County

                      Department of Public Health

Each year in the United States, on average 36,000 people die and 200,000 people are hospitalized from flu-related causes. 

Vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself and your family against influenza.  The Department of Public Health encourages each individual to get vaccinated against both the H1N1 and seasonal flu.

To schedule an appointment for an H1N1 vaccination, please call 342-8141. 

If you have questions or concerns regarding the H1N1 vaccination, please call our H1N1 Information Hotline at 342-8140 for more information or to speak with a member of our nursing staff. 

On May 19, 2009, Governor Perdue signed legislation that makes significant changes in the state laws governing smoking in public places.  Beginning January 2, 2010, smoking will be prohibited in the enclosed areas of (1) all food establishments, (2) bars and (3) lodging establishments that prepare and serve food and drink.  However, 20% of the guest rooms in a lodging establishment may be designated as smoking guest rooms.  Other exceptions include:

1. A cigar bar may allow smoking if smoke does not migrate into enclosed area where smoking is otherwise prohibited under state law.
2. A private club may allow smoking

The new smoking policy will reduce the exposure to secondhand smoke and subsequently improve the quality of life for many citizens.   

Want more information on how you can quit the smoking habit? Visit  www.quitlineNC.com.

Mission:
The Mission of the Rockingham County Board of Health is to build foundations for good health in the community by the adoption and enforcement of policies and regulations necessary to protect and promote the health and well being of the citizens of Rockingham County.

 Rockingham County Board of Health Members 2010