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Leptospirosis in Animals
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Public health emergencies can take many forms
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Macomb County Animal Shelter
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West Nile Virus
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Environmental Health Services
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Special Adult Vaccine Program for a limited time
New Communicable Disease Rules for 2010-2011 School Reporting Year New Communicable Disease Rules for 2010-2011 School Reporting Year. Beginning January 1, 2010, (Effective for November 2010 report period) the following requirements will be in effect: For clinic hours click here.
Why do adolescents need vaccines?
2009 Behavioral Risk Factor Survey
Behavioral Risk Factor Survey Stub & Banner Tables
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Leptospirosis is a bacterial infection that can infect people and pets. In people, Leptospirosis causes flu-like symptoms and is treatable, especially if diagnosed early. Pets typically contract Leptospirosis from wildlife - squirrels, raccoons, or rats. Symptoms in pets may include fever, vomiting, weakness and muscle pain. Younger animals are more susceptible than older animals. Leptospirosis is treatable in animals with antibiotics. 
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.
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.
Summer may be winding down, but mosquitos are still buzzing around well into October. Two cases of West Nile Virus have been confirmed in Macomb County this summer. It is not unusual to have cases of West Nile Virus diagnosed. In 2009, there were no cases, in 2008 two cases, 2007 three cases, and in 2006 two cases were confirmed. To avoid mosquito bites use deet-based repellent, wear long-sleeved clothing and pants, stay out of tall grasses and weeds and stay indoors at dusk and dawn. To keep mosquitos from living and breeding in your yard, keep grass short and remove areas of standing water.
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.
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.
As part of the Health Department's community health assessment responsibilities, the 2009 Behavioral Risk Factor Survey provides timely, accurate, and scientifically valid information on General Health Status, Health Care Access, Chronic Disease Prevalence, Health Risk Behaviors and Disaster Preparedness for individuals and organizations who make critical decisions in Macomb County. 
