Providing medical, environmental and public health services to residents of the City of Fredericksburg and Caroline, King George, Spotsylvania and Stafford.
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ALT Search bar window: When should I get tested for monkeypox?
ALT An illustration of hands of people from different racial/ethnic groups holding different colored puzzle pieces with the following text: use culturally appropriate practices; provide support groups; link people to care and recovery; expand insurance coverage; offer telehealth; reduce criminalization; build structural support; and reduce stigma.
ALT Inflatable pool with small amount of water with text that says, “Dump, Drain, or Cover. #FightTheBite”
ALT HEAT EXHAUSTION: Faint or dizzy. Cool, pale, and clammy skin. Excessive sweating. Nausea or vomiting. Rapid, weak pulse. Muscle cramps. Response: Get to a cool, air-conditioned place. Drink water Take a cool shower or bath. Use a cold compress. HEAT STROKE: Throbbing headache. Body temperature above 103°. Red, hot, dry skin. No sweating. Nausea or vomiting. Rapid, strong pulse. May lose consciousness. Response: Call 9-1-1 and take immediate action to cool the person until help arrives WWW.VAEMERGENCY.GOV/EXTREME-HEAT
ALT stay hydrated with water, avoid sugary beverages. Stay cool in an air-conditioned space. Avoid direct sunlight. Wear light-weight, light-colored, loose-fitting clothes. Take frequent breaks.
ALT Graph showing new COVID-19 hospitalizations reported in the U.S. from May 10 through July 11, and daily projections until August 12, when forecasts predict 3,100–13,800 new hospitalizations will be reported.
ALT An app could help identify children with autism spectrum disorder.
ALT Heat Exhaustion vs Heat Stroke. Symptoms of heat exhaustion include dizziness, thirst, heavy sweating, nausea, and weakness. Act fast by moving to a cooler area, loosening clothing, sipping cool water. Seek medical help if symptoms don't improve. Heat exhaustion can lead to heat stroke. Symptoms of heat stroke include confusion, dizzines, and becoming unconscious. Act fast by calling 911, moving the person to a cooler area, loosening clothing and removing extra layers, and cooling with water or ice. Heat stroke can cause death or permanent disability if emergency treatment is not given.
ALT Illustrations of several people. Line graph that shows overdose deaths per 100,000 People for 2019 and 2020. The graph includes separate points for Asian & Pacific Islander, Hispanic, White, Black, and American Indian & Alaska Native. Each ethnic group saw an increase in overdose deaths from 2019 to 2020, except Asian & Pacific Islander where it stayed the same.
ALT Monkeypox, visual examples of monkeypox rash. Photo series of various presentations of the monkeypox rash on patients.
ALT Illustration of a microwave. Text says, prevent food poisoning. Know your microwave’s wattage. Check for wattage inside the door, in the owner’s manual, or on the manufacturer’s website. Lower wattage means longer cooking time. Follow recommended cooking and standing times to allow for addition cooking after microwaving stops. When reheating, use a food thermometer to make sure food reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.