2012 Starting School Guide
The 2012 Starting School Guide is now available for download. In addition to tips and suggestions to prepare your children for Kindergarten, the booklet includes information on required immunizations, vision and hearing screenings, and MCHD immunization clinic locations.
Starting School Guide
School Immunization Program

Public Health Emergencies
Disease epidemics or pandemics, large-scale incidents of food or water contamination, extended periods without adequate water and sewer services, harmful exposure to chemical, radiological or biological agents.
The Emergency Preparedness Program encourages all residents to have an emergency supply kit, an emergency plan, and to be informed about the different emergencies that can happen in their area.
For more information click here

Volunteer
Join the Macomb County Health Department Medical Reserve Corps to support the Health Department and Animal Shelter throughout the year.
Medical and non-medical volunteers are needed! Volunteers will train to become a valuable resource during County-wide emergencies.
For more information click here

Macomb County Animal Shelter
The Macomb County Health Department operates the county's animal shelter. Services include pet adoptions, lost and found for pets, animal cruelty investigations, dog licensing, animal bite reports, and rescue services for wildlife and domestic animals.
For more information click here.
Environmental Health Services
Environmental Health Services perform a variety of activities to manage, control and prevent environmental factors that may adversely affect the health of individuals. Activities include food service inspection, well and septic permitting, surface/ground water pollution prevention, and public swimming pool inspection.
For more information click here.

Special Adult Vaccine Program for a limited time
Those 19 years and older who are without insurance or whose insurance does not cover the cost of vaccines, may now be able to get vaccines at Macomb County Health Department offices through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) program.
For clinic hours click here.

Dangers of Raw Milk
Milk and milk products provide many nutritional benefits, but raw milk can harbor dangerous microorganisms. Raw milk (from cows, sheep or goats) has not been pasterurized. Drinking raw milk or raw milk products can cause serious illness.
For more information on the myths and facts surrounding raw milk, please visit the following link:.
Dangers of Raw Milk (pdf)

Don't Let Bed Bugs Bite
Bed bugs are making a resurgence in the United States. Bed bugs are often carried into a home on furniture or clothing, or in luggage from a recent trip. They can be found in the creases, seams or folds of mattresses or under chairs, cushions, rugs or beds. For more information on preventing or treating an infestation of bed bugs, visit the links below.
For more information from the MDCH click here.
Don't Let the Bed Bugs Bite (pdf)