Hurricane/Emergency Preparedness

What would you do if you had no electricity, no gas, no water and no telephone service next month, next week or even tomorrow?  How would you and your family cope? In Florida, this situation became a reality for many residents in the 2004 - 2005 hurricane seasons, and it can become a reality again.  In addition to hurricanes, other emergencies may provide no forewarning and can happen at any time.  This is why it is important to prepare now and not wait until the last minute when stores are crowded and supplies quickly run out leaving you without basic needs.  Get prepared now and don't wait until it's too late. Visit FloridaDisaster.org to create your own personalized family preparedness plan.
 

Indian River County Rabies Alert Discontinued (8/12/10)

Indian River County Health Department has rescinded the rabies alert for Indian River County.  Even though the alert has been lifted, residents are reminded to avoid interacting with wildlife, including wild/feral cats and dogs. Read the full press release for more information.

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2010 Flu Information

Each year, a seasonal flu vaccine is routinely distributed to protect against the three flu viruses that are expected to be most common that year.  This year's flu vaccine will protect against the influenza A H3N2 virus, an influenza B virus, and also the 2009 H1N1 virus.

Due to the wide availability of flu vaccine in Indian River County, the health department is no longer offering flu shots to the general public.  If you are a patient of the health department, please call the clinic for information on getting your flu shot.  If you are not a patient of the health department, please contact your health care provider, the Visiting Nurse Association or your local pharmacy for information on getting a flu shot.  For more information about the season flu vaccine and who should be vaccinated, visit our Immunizations web page.

Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill

Call the toll-free Florida Oil Spill Information Line at 1-888-337-3569 (available 8am - 6pm 7 days a week), or visit the Florida Department of Environmental Protection website for current information on the status of the oil spill, including:

• response efforts

• volunteer efforts and who to contact to become a volunteer

• reporting injured or oiled wildlife

If you see oil on any Florida coastline, report it to the State Warning Point at 1-877-SAVE-FL (1-877-272-8335) or by dialing #DEP from most cell phones.

Product Safety

Concerned about unsafe, hazardous or defective products?  Six federal agencies have joined together to create www.Recalls.gov, a "one stop shop" for U.S. government recalls, in an effort to alert the American people of unsafe, hazardous or defective products.  Whether you're looking for recalls related to consumer products, vehicles, boats, food, medicine, cosmetics or environmental products, this site will provide you with the latest recall information.

Health Statistics

The Florida Community Health Assessment Resource Tool Set (CHARTS) provides statistical data for a wide variety of health indicators in Florida, including:

• Communicable Diseases

• Chronic Diseases

• Maternal and Child Health

• Environmental Health

• Injury and Violence

• Social and Mental Health

• Health Availability Resources

• Population Characteristics

• Births/Deaths

CHARTS also has information on health care facilities, nursing homes and more.  Use CHARTS to find Florida health statistics in your community.