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Health department to offer additional boosters

By James Madson Health Director On March 30th, the FDA authorized and the CDC recommended certain immunocompromised individuals and people over the age of 50 ... Read more

by Beaufort County Health Department, Friday, April 1, 2022 12:58 pm

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What to know about recent developments regarding COVID-19 vaccines

The Beaufort County Health Department on Thursday issued a release clarifying the difference between the additional COVID-19 vaccine dose recommendation and the booster recommendation. Though ... Read more

by Beaufort County Health Department, Thursday, August 19, 2021 1:41 pm

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Health Beat: The importance of knowing your HIV status

By MADISON CREASMAN Beaufort County Health Department National HIV Testing Day was first observed on June 27, 1995. Since 1995, every year on this date ... Read more

by Beaufort County Health Department, Monday, June 21, 2021 3:44 pm

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Health Department to halt Johnson & Johnson vaccine

Today the FDA and CDC have recommended halting the administration of the Johnson & Johnson (Janssen) vaccine. More than 6.8 million doses of the J&J ... Read more

by Beaufort County Health Department, Tuesday, April 13, 2021 10:07 am

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COVID-19 Vaccine Given in Beaufort County

Today, Beaufort County received a limited amount of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine. The supply will be utilized to vaccinate per the NC DHHS prioritization framework. ... Read more

by Beaufort County Health Department, Monday, December 21, 2020 5:01 pm

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Health department employee tests positive for COVID

Beaufort County Health Department Health Director Jim Madson was notified early Thursday morning that an administrative staff member tested positive for the coronavirus on Wednesday. ... Read more

by Beaufort County Health Department, Thursday, October 15, 2020 1:17 pm

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Pamlico Sound ferry routes to resume full schedule Saturday

From North Carolina Department of Transportation OCRACOKE — After a successful Bigfoot Slough dredging effort by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the North ... Read more

by Beaufort County Health Department, Saturday, October 10, 2020 1:29 am

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COVID-19 update: Oct. 8, 2020

To read the latest update from the Beaufort County Health Department and Beaufort County Emergency Services, click HERE. ... Read more

by Beaufort County Health Department, Thursday, October 8, 2020 9:06 pm

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COVID-19 update: Oct. 2, 2020

To read the latest update from the Beaufort County Health Department and Beaufort County Emergency Services, click HERE. Read more

by Beaufort County Health Department, Friday, October 2, 2020 7:04 pm

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COVID-19 update: Sept. 30, 2020

To read the latest update from the Beaufort County Health Department and Beaufort County Emergency Services, click HERE. Read more