Savor the Season Safely: Essential Food Safety Tips for Your Holiday Feast
Foodborne illnesses can dampen any celebration, especially during the holidays. Proper food handling is crucial to prevent harmful bacteria from spoiling your delicious meals and making guests sick. Don't worry—keeping your food safe is easier than you think! Below is a link to the CDC's holiday food safety resource page, packed with helpful tips and tricks for safe cooking, storing, and serving your holiday feast.
Don't Let Illness Steal Your Holiday Cheer: Get Vaccinated and Stay Healthy
The holidays are a time for joy, but respiratory illnesses like the flu and COVID-19 can quickly turn festive gatherings into missed celebrations. Getting vaccinated is the single most effective way to protect yourself and your loved ones from these illnesses.
CG Public Health makes it easy to stay up-to-date on your vaccinations. We offer convenient appointment scheduling 24/7 through our website.
Click the link below to schedule your flu shot or COVID-19 vaccination today, and enjoy a healthy and happy holiday season!
anyone under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Healthy Homes, Happy Holidays: Improve Your Home with help from CG Public Health.
The holidays are a time for gathering with loved ones, and a safe and healthy home is essential for creating lasting memories. The Cerro Gordo County Public Health Department offers a variety of home improvement programs designed to help you make your home a healthier and happier place.
From safety assistance to lead hazard control, CG Public Health can help you improve your home's safety and comfort. Learn more about these programs and how they can benefit you and your family by following the link below.
Get Yourself Tested!
Did you know? Many STIs have no symptoms? The only way you can be sure of your status is to get yourself tested.
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CG Public Health Free Senior Health Clinics
