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Yahoo
24-04-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Carteret County to host Safe Summer Cookout to raise Fentanyl awareness
CARTERET COUNTY, N.C. (WNCT) — The Carteret County Health Department (CCHD) Post Overdose Response Team (PORT) plans to host the 'Safe Summer Cookout' on Saturday, May 3, 2025. This event will be held at the Carteret County Health Department in Morehead City, N.C. from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. It is in partnership with Hope Mission of Coastal Carolina and also takes place during National Fentanyl Awareness Day. The goal is to educate the community on the dangers of fentanyl while also offering support to families affected by substance use. You will be able to enjoy free hamburgers, hot dogs, and refreshments while also getting to connect with local resources on substance use prevention, treatment programs, and support services. Raffle prizes, special guest speakers, informative demonstrations of Narcan administration by Carteret County Emergency Services, and personal stories from individuals who have been impacted by substance use will also be featured at this event. 'We recognize the importance of raising awareness about the dangers of fentanyl andproviding support for those affected by substance use,' PORT team manager at CCHD, Brooke Barnhill said. 'The 'Safe Summer Cookout' provides an opportunity for our community to come together, learn and support each other in combating substance use disorder.' To learn about Carteret County's efforts against the opioid epidemic, click here. Additional details on National Fentanyl Awareness Day can be found here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
16-04-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Whooping cough cases confirmed in Carteret County Schools
CARTERET COUNTY, N.C. (WNCT)- The Carteret County Health Department has confirmed cases of pertussis (whooping cough) in the county including at two schools. The schools include Broad Creek Middle School and Croatan High School. Public Health Nurse Director Kim Davis says they are working closely with schools through notifying parents of potential exposures and providing guidance on symptoms and prevention. High risk students who were exposed could be advised to take preventive antibiotics Whooping cough is highly contagious and can be very serious, especially for infants and people with chronic illnesses. Symptoms include runny nose, worsening cough or 'whooping' sounds. Children with these symptoms should stay home from school and call their health care provider. Vaccination is the best way to prevent whooping cough. School age children should be up to date on DTap/Tdap vaccines, while older children and adults who haven't received a booster should contact their health care provider or the health department at 252-728-8550. For more information on whooping cough and vaccines, visit CDC Pertussis Symptoms and CDC Vaccines. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
