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Public Health

Forsyth Public Health offering flu shots starting Oct. 3

Published by Todd Luck / September 30, 2022

Forsyth County Public Health, 799 N. Highland Avenue, will offer flu shots during the month of October on Monday-Wednesday 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Thursday 9 a.m.-8 p.m. and Friday 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Public Health

Nurse-Family Partnership celebrates 10 years of helping mothers and their babies

Published by Todd Luck / September 29, 2022

Forsyth County Department of Public Health’s Nurse-Family Partnership celebrated its 10th anniversary on Wednesday, Sept. 28, with staff, partners and clients.

Public Health

New COVID-19 Boosters that target Omicron now available

Published by Todd Luck / September 14, 2022

Forsyth Public Health is now offering the updated Fall COVID-19 booster shot, by appointment only, that provides the most up-to-date protection against the latest omicron variants for individuals 12 and older who have finished their primary series or already had a booster dose, as long as its two months since their last COVID shot. Due to our current limited supply, we're not accepting walk-ups for the new boosters at this time.

Public Health

West Nile Virus detected in Forsyth mosquitos

Published by Todd Luck / September 14, 2022

The Forsyth County Department of Public Health is aware of mosquitos that have tested positive for West Nile Virus in Forsyth County. There are no confirmed cases of the virus in humans.

Public Health

Monkeypox vaccine available for more higher risk individuals

Published by Todd Luck / September 13, 2022

The criteria for who can get the Monkeypox vaccine has expanded. Learn how to spot and prevent the spread of this virus.

Sheriff

Narcan Vending Machine now in Detention Center lobby

Published by Annie Sims / August 24, 2022

A Narcan vending machine that is now located in the Forsyth County Law Enforcement Detention Center and accessible to the public for free. Individuals can pick up Naloxone/Narcan from the vending machine at no cost in the FCLEDC Front Lobby, and each kit comes with instructions on how to administer it in times of need.