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DURHAM
HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Assitant Health Officer and Sanitarian: Bill Milardo
Administrative Coordinator: Jennifer Keogh
Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Mon. - Thurs.
7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Fri.
Telephone: 860-349-8253
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INFLUENZA UPDATE
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), flu activity remains relatively low (although it may rise or fall ) in most parts off the United States. Flu activity caused by either H1N1 (most flu continues to be 2009 H1N1) or seasonal flu viruses is expected to continue for several weeks in the United States. CDC recommends influenza vaccination as the first and most important step in protecting against the flu. Anyone who wants to be protected against the flu should consult their own health-care provider to receive the vaccine.
Mass Dispensing Area 36 (MDA 36): City of Middletown, Towns of Cromwell, Durham, Haddam, Middlefield, will not be offering any flu clinics at this time. If you have any questions regarding H1N1 or seasonal influenza, please call (860) 344-3482.
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DRINKING WATER
Private wells
Commmunity Water Systems
Non-Community Water Systems
Water Quality
Treatment
SUBSURFACE SEWAGE DISPOSAL
Soil Testing
System Design
Permitting
Installations
As-Built Plan
Maintenance
ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS
Lead
Arsenic
Mercury
Asbestos
Hydrocarbons
Pesticides
INDOOR AIR QUALITY
Radon
Mold
Carbon Monoxide
COMMUNICABLE DISEASE
Food-borne Illness
Sexually Transmitted Disease
Tuberculosis
Hepatitis
HIV/AIDS
Influenza
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IMMUNIZATIONS
Childhood
Adult
International Travel
BIOTERRORISM
Anthrax for more info
Smallpox
Botulism
VECTOR-RELATED DISEASE
Rabies
West Nile Virus for more info click here
Lyme Disease
Babesiosis
CARDIOVASCULAR HEALTH
Diet/Nutrition
High Blood Pressure
Exercise
Smoking
Alcohol
Diabetes
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Soil Testing Season
The Durham Department of Health is accepting applications for soil tests to determine the suitability of lots to accommodate subsurface sewage disposal systems. The soil tests, which are comprised of deep test pits and percolation tests, will be conducted between March 15 and May 28, 2010 and between October 4 and December 10, 2010. Applications for the Spring testing should be submitted by April 23. Applications for the Autumn testing should be submitted by December 3. Testing conducted in the Autumn of 2010 in areas where high groundwater can be expected may require monitoring of the groundwater level during the next wet season, February 1 to May 31, 2011.
Investigation of failing septic systems and soil tests necessary for the repair and replacement of existing systems are conducted throughout the year. Similarly, testing for designation of reserve areas in conjunction with proposed additions to houses and construction of accessory structures are conducted during most of the year. Applications are available from the Health Department located on the second floor of the Town Hall. To have an application mailed or faxed, please call 860-349-8253. Click here for application .
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