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Durham County Department of Public Health (DCoDPH) @durhamhealthnc.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

This month is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The first step in understanding your #BreastCancer risk: find out if any relatives have had breast cancer & at what ages. This helps decide when you should get screened & more. Learn more, & get tips to start the conversation: www.cdc.gov/cancer/risk-...

breast cancer prevention checklist: learn your family history of breast cancer, tell your doctor about your family history, ask if you should work with a genetic counselor, build healthy habits to lower your risk.

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Aranet Home @aranethome.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

It's time for us to clean out our warehouse, and for you to get Aranet Home sensors for up to 25% off! Head to aranet.com and shop sale now! Stock is limited.

a person sitting between boxes, holding a poster that says "warehouse sale, sept 18-27, aranet.com"

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OCNJ @ocnj.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

I saw some data a couple of years ago showing that there were less accidents but more fatal accidents. Is that something you have seen in your numbers? TIA

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OCNJ @ocnj.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

A mask is the cheapest health insurance you'll ever buy.

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Durham County Department of Public Health (DCoDPH) @durhamhealthnc.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

The holiday travel weekend is here! Unfortunately, it's easy to be exposed to others who may be sick while traveling. As COVID-19 cases continue to increase across the country, masking is a great way to protect yourself from COVID, measles, colds, and other viruses that spread through the air!

A picture of a bunch of people at an airport standing in line with their suitcases, waiting to go through the metal detector. Captions over two peoples heads say they are sick, one of whom doesnt have symptoms and doesn’t know she’s sick already. Two other people who are not wearing masks have captions saying they are at high risk of getting sick here. One person, the only one wearing a mask, has a bubble over his head saying he is at low risk of becoming infected here.

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Durham County Department of Public Health (DCoDPH) @durhamhealthnc.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

September is here! 🍂 But another week of extreme heat is ahead anyway 😔. Remember to watch out for signs of heat stroke and heat exhaustion, and if you notice signs of heat stroke, move to a cool place and call 911! Learn more: www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/condi...

Beware of Overheating. Signs of heat exhaustion: Heavy sweating
Fast, weak pulse
Muscle cramps
Pale, clammy skin
Nausea
Dizziness
What to do:
Move to a cool place
Loosen your clothes
Put cool, wet cloths
on your body. sip water.
Call 911 if you start throwing up or if your symptoms worsen or last more than an hour.
Signs of heat stroke:
Hot, red, dry, or damp skin
Fast, strong pulse
Confusion
What to do:
Call 911 immediately
Move the person to a cooler location & attempt to cool them down with. cool cloths or a cool bath.

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OCNJ @ocnj.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Just a good graphic to have re pollution.

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OCNJ @ocnj.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

The biggest tell that someone isn't understanding what I'm saying, or that I'm not saying it well, is when they don't ask any questions.

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OCNJ @ocnj.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

Laughing at them is probably the best weapon.

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OCNJ @ocnj.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Let's consider making sure the air in our classrooms is airborne pathogen free. www.youtube.com/watch?v=bQg-...

youtube.com

Clean Classroom Air Video Series

YouTube video by Hayward Score

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OCNJ @ocnj.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Thanks Doc. It makes me wonder how off the CDC's original numbers were set. To me Covid levels should be more like cockroach levels. 0 cockroaches would be LOW, and 1 and above would be VERY HIGH.

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OCNJ @ocnj.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Do the levels on the PMC interactive map change with the CDC's?

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OCNJ @ocnj.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

And this is on top of the last time they adjusted the levels.

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OCNJ @ocnj.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

I'm sure there's a GNP counter on the wall at the CDC that informs their decisions.

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OCNJ @ocnj.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

Make Fragging Great Again

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OCNJ @ocnj.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

My garden is worthless without yours.

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Durham County Department of Public Health (DCoDPH) @durhamhealthnc.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

This week is #WorldBreastfeedingWeek! Did you know? We provide a Mamava breastfeeding pod in our registration lobby for all guests desiring a private space to breastfeed or express milk, so you can give your baby the nutrition they need.

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OCNJ @ocnj.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

You're an idiot. Every covid infection is a life shortening event. Thinking that kids weren't harmed because they didn't drop dead immediately is just such a silly stance.

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OCNJ @ocnj.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

These people. Their heads aren't going to fit through the secret entrance doors on their bunkers.

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OCNJ @ocnj.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

I have a part time jump telling people something they don't want to hear, and that silly "get a job" response is one of the most common responses I get as people sulk away.

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OCNJ @ocnj.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

is there a link to the stand alone graphics?

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OCNJ @ocnj.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Awesome. This should have been the messaging from the start. R<1 for the win.

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World Health Network @thewhn.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

COVID levels may be lower right now, but this is exactly when prevention can make the biggest difference. Wastewater data shows that COVID often follows a pattern of major seasonal waves. By layering protections early, wearing N95s, improving indoor air, (...)

White graphic with black and yellow text reading: “That’s why WHN launched Don’t Make Waves: a campaign for collective action to keep COVID transmission low. Join the Don’t Make Waves campaign by sharing this message and helping make COVID precautions more visible and accessible.” A yellow label at the bottom reads: “Don’t make waves campaign.” The website “whn.global” appears at the top left, and a yellow wave icon appears at the bottom right.

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Durham County Department of Public Health (DCoDPH) @durhamhealthnc.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Cyclosporiasis is spreading, & by now you’ve probably seen the headlines (thoroughly wash your hands & produce, & cook it if possible, as cooking kills the parasite. You don’t want explosive diarrhea). Here are a few other questions we’ve seen answered less often but are great questions as well!

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Durham County Department of Public Health (DCoDPH) @durhamhealthnc.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Washing and cooking fresh produce are two ways to reduce your risk of cyclosporiasis! Washing fruits and vegetables is not always 100% effective, but it can help reduce your risk, so it's a very important step! Cooking fruits and vegetables kills the parasite so it cannot make you sick.

Washing vs. Cooking Produce to Prevent Cyclosporiasis. Washing produce thoroughly can remove Cyclospora, the parasite that causes cyclosporiasis, before you eat it. This can reduce your risk, so it’s a very important step, but it might not be 100% effective. Cooking produce (to an internal temperature of at least 158 degrees Fahrenheit) kills the Cyclospora parasite so it cannot make you sick. Either way, always wash your hands before and after preparing or eating food!

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OCNJ @ocnj.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Make Consequences Great Again

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OCNJ @ocnj.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

You read them the classics.

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OCNJ @ocnj.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

No, I don't. The point is that their parents didn't need a lesson plan to teach it.

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OCNJ @ocnj.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

WTH do you think little kids are doing if not immersing themselves in a foreign language from birth?

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OCNJ @ocnj.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

We're talking about homeschoolers not needing lesson plans. And of course every parent starts early with their children. How do you think kids learn a foreign language without a lesson plan?

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OCNJ @ocnj.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Teachers thinking you need lesson plans to teach is so frustrating. If you start early with reading and math - don't ever make learning not fun - you won't ever need a lesson plan.

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OCNJ @ocnj.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

A Sars-2 infection also dysregulates our immune systems and the average person has had 5 Covid 19 infections so far.

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OCNJ @ocnj.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Cyclosporiasis is considered an important opportunistic pathogen in HIV patients. In immunocompromised individuals, particularly those with CD4 counts below 200 cells/μL, the infection can cause severe and chronic diarrhea rather than the self-limiting illness often seen in healthy adults.

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alexjungle.bsky.social @alexjungle.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

Perfect depiction of 250th birthday of United States under Trump 🇺🇸🤦🏻‍♂️

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OCNJ @ocnj.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

We should just select our leaders with a ping pong ball lottery. Chances of getting someone decent are way higher than picking from the people that want the job.

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OCNJ @ocnj.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Probably just a big money giveaway to Trump supporters. Overpay your friend for their warehouse or land and then sell at a loss back to them later.

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Durham County Department of Public Health (DCoDPH) @durhamhealthnc.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

We went through our Facebook comments…and found some questions about vaccines that get asked a lot! Here are just a few of the FAQs, in our best attempt to fit them onto social media slides. Stay up to date on your vaccines, and talk to your doctor if you have questions or concerns. (1/2)

Vaccine questions from the comment section. What did people do before vaccines were made? If vaccines are so important, how come my unvaccinated friend is just fine? Why do we still need vaccines if no one even gets that disease anymore? And more!

“If vaccines are so important, how did children survive before vaccines existed?” A lot of them didn’t survive. And some who survived ended up permanently disabled from
their illness. In the decade before measles vaccines were available, about 400-500 people in the U.S. died from measles each year. Thanks to widespread vaccination, measles deaths dropped significantly. There were 0 measles deaths in the U.S. from 2015 until 2025, when decreasing vaccination rates led to the largest measles outbreak in 30 years. Children today are much more likely to survive their childhood than in the years before vaccines.

“I know people who had that disease as a child and survived without vaccines.” That’s great! But remember a few things: You’re more likely to know people who are still alive than people who died. It may seem like everyone survived an illness because the children who died young weren’t around for you to meet.

No illness or vaccine is 100%! Sometimes, people don’t get sick even when they are exposed to an illness, or don’t get severely sick from their illness, with or without vaccines. Vaccines significantly reduce your chances of getting sick from some viruses, but some people are lucky enough to avoid illness with or without vaccination!

Remember that personal experiences don’t tell the whole story! For every comment like the one above, there are others like below: “I know unvaccinated people who died from that disease. All the vaccinated people I know stayed healthy.”And both people could be telling the truth! This is why, to determine if vaccines are effective, scientists study data from thousands of people, not just one or a few stories. Scientific data confirms vaccines are effective at reducing the risk of illnesses.

“I heard vaccines can have dangerous side effects. Why should I risk it?” All vaccines and medicines can have side effects, but serious side effects from vaccines are very rare, and you’re much more likely to be hurt from not getting a vaccine and getting very sick or dying from a preventable illness. Think of it this way: When you get into a car, you choose to wear a seatbelt or not. Every year, there are some people who get hurt by their seatbelts. But this is not common, and most people who wear seatbelts are never injured by them. You’re a lot more likely to be injured or killed from getting into an accident and not having a seatbelt on. Most people don’t know when they’ll be in a car accident, so the only real way to guarantee you’re never hurt by a seatbelt or by not wearing a seatbelt is to never get into a car, but most people don’t have this option. Any time you’re out in public, there’s a chance of being exposed to a virus. You probably can’t avoid other people forever, and you won’t always know when someone nearby is sick. So you’ll have to choose between the low risk of serious vaccine side effects or the much higher risk of serious illness or death from not getting vaccinated.

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OCNJ @ocnj.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

Thanks. High Function idiot here. I'm sure there are limitations and implications that I not remotely aware of, but my simple thinking is that if a 20 Questions app can figure out that I'm thinking of a Klondike Bar with 20 hints it should be able to narrow down the cause of a set of symptoms.

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OCNJ @ocnj.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

It would be great if among the ashes we could find a way for AI to diagnose medical conditions.

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OCNJ @ocnj.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

For sure. And this is the point where it would take the least amount of people not catching or transmitting covid to make a huge difference in our future.

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OCNJ @ocnj.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

Nice job. The light went on for someone because it looks like covered everything but UV lights.

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OCNJ @ocnj.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

Awesome job DCoDPH. You guys are covering all the bases. Don't forget to talk about Lawn Darts.

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Durham County Department of Public Health (DCoDPH) @durhamhealthnc.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Did you know? Long COVID is recognized as a possible disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Talk to your doctor if after having COVID-19 you're experiencing new or ongoing symptoms limiting your daily life, & learn more about #LongCOVID as a disability: www.hhs.gov/civil-rights...

Long COVID (also known as post-COVID conditions) is wide range of symptoms and conditions that can last weeks, months, or even years after COVID-19 illness. What are the symptoms of long covid? Long COVID symptoms might be a continuation of symptoms from your initial illness, like a cough lasting several weeks or more, or might be new symptoms. Common symptoms include extreme fatigue, problems with memory or thinking, and difficulty breathing. More than 200 symptoms of Long COVID have been identified. Long COVID can also affect multiple organ systems in your body, increasing your risk of heart attack, stroke, blood clots, and more. Who is at risk of getting long covid? Anyone can develop Long COVID. People of all ages and genders are living with Long COVID, even if they previously had no other health conditions or if they only experienced mild symptoms while sick with COVID-19. The CDC estimates that about 1 in 5 adults who get COVID-19 will develop Long COVID.

Recovering from COVID-19 once does not mean you can’t develop Long COVID if you are infected again. Getting COVID-19 repeatedly increases your risk of Long COVID. What should i do if i think i have long covid? Talk to your doctor if you are experiencing new or ongoing symptoms in the weeks after having COVID-19. Long COVID may require comprehensive care or cause disability. Although there is currently no cure for Long COVID, treatments may help you manage your symptoms.

Long COVID disability is a recognized disability by the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you are unable to work due to Long COVID, you may be eligible to apply for Social Security Disability Insurance benefits.
how can I prevent long covid? The only sure way to prevent Long COVID is to avoid COVID-19. According to the CDC, research suggests that vaccination can also help prevent Long COVID.

Prevent Long COVID by preventing COVID-19: Wear masks
Improve ventilation in indoor spaces
Stay up to date on COVID-19 vaccines

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