La temporada de regreso a la escuela está aquí. Proteja la salud de sus hijos y la de sus compañeros de clase mediante la vacunación. Consulte las vacunas escolares necesarias para los neoyorquinos aquí: health.ny.gov/prevention/imm…

Due to heavy rainfall, the Suffolk County Health has issued an advisory against bathing at 63 beaches until Friday at 7am. suffolkcountyny.gov/news

Want to connect with your teen? Create a judgement-free zone to give them the freedom to open up. It all starts with connection. Learn more ways to connect with your teen at CDC.gov/FreeMind/Paren…. #DrugFreeMind #YouthMentalHealth

The Gulf Coast tick is one of the newer ticks in our area, and we want to monitor them! They are similar in appearance the dog tick but have longer mouth parts. If you find one, keep it by storing it in hand sanitizer and send a photo to: [email protected]

Estar al día con las vacunas recomendadas ayuda a proteger a tus aventureros contra enfermedades graves a lo largo de su vida. Habla con un proveedor de atención médica en quien confíes acerca de las vacunas para preadolescentes. Más información: bit.ly/41yzDXN

Venetian Shores Beach, Huntington Beach Community Association and Ronkonkoma Beach Closed to Bathing    suffolkcountyny.gov/news

Did you know? Mosquitoes breed in standing water. Keep containers clear of water to prevent infestations. Empty water from buckets, tires, and other containers where water can collect. Scrub the containers to remove eggs. To learn more, visit: bit.ly/ABDLmosquito

Make a plan, Never use alone. Based on recent data from our drug overdose reporting system, over 60% of drug overdoses happen at home. Never Use Alone is a free 24/7 hotline that connects anyone who uses drugs to stay safe. Hotline #1-877-696-1996 More: on.ny.gov/3IHdFss

Multiple beaches have closed to bathing due to high levels of bacteria. The beaches will reopen when further testing reveals that bacteria have subsided. The list of beaches can be found here: suffolkcountyny.gov/News/ArtMID/58…

Los mosquitos se reproducen en aguas estancadas. Vacíe el agua de los baldes con borde y otros recipientes donde se pueda acumular agua. Frote el recipiente para quitar los huevos. Conoce más, visita: bit.ly/ABDLmosquito

Are you a parent of a teen living with sickle cell disease? Talk with their healthcare provider to ensure they are up to date on recommended vaccinations before school starts. Vaccines can protect against harmful infections More info on vaccines and SCD: bit.ly/3Wi6Iot

Research shows that routine vaccinations for children born during 1994–2023 will have prevented about 508 million illnesses and 32 million hospitalizations and saved over 1.1 million lives. cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/7…

Staff in our Bureau of Public Health Protection issues permits and inspects vendors who serve food at events and educates them on how to prepare, store, and serve food safely. Enjoy your food knowing our Bureau of Public Health Protection is on the job! suffolkcountyny.gov/PHP/New-Local-…

Testing revealed that 14 mosquito samples and one bird tested positive for West Nile virus. This season, 90 mosquito samples and one bird have tested positive for West Nile virus; 4 mosquito samples tested positive for Jamestown Canyon virus. More here: suffolkcountyny.gov/News/ArtMID/58…

The Suffolk County Department of Public Works’ Division of Vector Control plans to treat parts of some marshes by helicopter to control mosquito larvae. For a listing of marshes visit suffolkcountyny.gov/News/ArtMID/58…

Measles can be dangerous, especially for babies & young children. One out of 5 people who get measles will be hospitalized, but you can prevent that by ensuring you & your children are up to date with the measles, mumps & rubella (MMR) vaccine. More: health.ny.gov/diseases/commu… #NIAM

Whooping cough is a serious lung infection that can cause coughing and other ill effects lasting months. DTaP vaccinations starting at 2 months protect against whooping cough, diphtheria and tetanus. Learn more: health.ny.gov/publications/2…

Constant chatter from social media can have a negative impact on your teen. The number of teens reporting poor mental health has increased over the past decade. Discover new tools to help your teen cope at CDC.gov/FreeMind/Paren…. #DrugFreeMind #YouthMentalHealth

Benjamin's Memorial Beach in Bay Shore is closed to bathing due to excess bacteria. The beach will reopen when the bacteria have subsided. suffolkcountyny.gov/News/ArtMID/58…

The Suffolk County Department of Public Works will treat sections of Davis Park and Water Island on Fire Island on August 28, 2025, from 5:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., as part of its ongoing annual efforts to control adult mosquito populations. More here: suffolkcountyny.gov/News/ArtMID/58…