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A Boil Water Advisory

remains in effect for Shelby and Washington Townships

For more information click here.

Food Service Establishments are advised to continue following emergency action plan alternate operating procedures until the advisory is lifted.

For updates click on your municipality website link below

Shelby Township

Washington Township

Swine Influenza (Flu)
Since March 2009, a number of confirmed human cases of a new strain of swine influenza A (H1N1) virus infection in the U.S. and internationally have been identified. An investigation into these cases is ongoing.

For more information see Human Swine Flu Update

** Communicable Disease / Swine Flu Hotline at (586) 469-5473 **

How You Can Be Prepared for a Flu Pandemic

2009 Flu Vaccine Information

Flu shot vaccine is available for children (6 months of age and older) and all adults. Pneumonia vaccine is available to eligible persons (65 years of age or special health concerns). Shots are available on a walk-in basis at each of the Health Department's three main clinic locations.

For more information, locations and hours click here

Medication Collection

The Macomb County Health Department accepts unwanted & outdated medications, from Macomb County residents, for safe and secure disposal.

For additional information, please click here or contact the Macomb County Health Department’s Household Hazardous Waste Hotline at (586) 466-7923.

(Posted 10/9/08)

National HIV Test Day: June 27, 2009

"Take the test, take control." Macomb County Health Department will observe National HIV Test Day during the month of June. To make an appointment for testing, call 586-465-8434.

Out and About in Macomb County 2009

Looking for fun, active things to do with your family? Download a free copy of Out and About in Macomb County. The booklet included locations, phone numbers and websites of local places to visit and explore in Macomb County.

Out and About in Macomb (pdf document)

Child Passenger Safety Fact Sheets

New, printable, color fact sheets available for download on our MCHD Child Passenger Safety web page. Visit the Child Passenger Safety web page for up-to-date information on transporting your child safely.

Health Topic of the Month: Summer Safety Awareness

Finally, in Michigan, we have reached the season of barbeques, sunblock, beaches and fireworks. Do you know the best ways to keep your picnic foods safe? Or ways to avoid heat stroke and painful sunburns? Visit the following links to learn ways to keep your family safe while enjoying the great outdoors in Michigan.

Sun and Heat Awareness

Drowing is the second leading cause of death in children ages 1-14. Read about water safety tips in our fact sheet:

Water Safety Awareness

Fireworks Safety

Food Safety