Influenza (the Flu) is a serious disease spread by coughs and sneezes and symptoms can look like COVID-19. The best way prevent influenza is by getting a flu vaccination each year.
We recognize that residents are more than mere consumers of public health services. Many other issues (housing, employment, environment) can impact health. Therefore, our health department is involved in a variety of community-based activities that engage residents and community partners in the planning, evaluation and implementation of health activities. Some of those services and activities are profiled on this site.