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(Snow Hill, MD)- The Worcester County Health Department urges all residents age 6 months and older, including pregnant women and those with medical conditions, to get vaccinated for the 2019-2020 seasonal flu.

People age 65 years and older have a choice of two flu vaccines available to them at the Worcester County Health Department. They can choose to receive a regular flu vaccine or a high dose flu vaccine which may result in a stronger immune response against the flu.

(Berlin, MD)- Talking to kids about the dangers of drugs and the importance of making positive life choices can be tough. Do you know how to start the conversation? Guiding Good Choices is an evidence-based, nationally recognized family competency training program for parents of children in middle school.

Snow Hill, MD (Oct. 28, 2019) – Somerset, Wicomico and Worcester County residents can enroll in health and dental coverage through Maryland Health Connection beginning Friday, Nov. 1. Maryland Health Connection is the state’s official health insurance marketplace. MarylandHealthConnection.gov is a one-stop shop to browse plans, compare coverage and costs, and enroll. Residents have until Sunday, Dec. 15, to sign up for 2020 coverage.

Worcester Health offering Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program

Nutrition and fitness-based diabetes prevention classes start in October

Snow Hill, MD- Small changes often lead to major results and Worcester County Health Department’s Lifestyle Balance: Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program (MDPP) aims to help residents eat healthy, be active and lower their risk for type 2 diabetes with easy-to-follow tips and tools.