Health Department

FDA ISSUES ALERT ON LEAD-CONTAINING CINNAMON PRODUCTS | The FDA has determined that certain ground cinnamon products contain elevated levels of lead and that prolonged exposure to these products may be unsafe. The FDA advises consumers to throw away and not to buy these ground cinnamon products, which are sold at discount stores such as Family Dollar and Dollar Tree. | See the list of products
FISH CONSUMPTION ADVISORY | The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a fish consumption advisory for the Arkansas River, Littler Arkansas River, and K-96 Lake in Sedgwick County. Residents are advised to limit or cease the consumption of fish from these bodies of water due to contamination. | More information 
NEW COMMUNITY HEALTH EVENTSFind out about upcoming health-focused events in Sedgwick County. | Visit the Community Health Events Calendar
RSV (RESPIRATORY SYNCYTIAL VIRUSis a highly contagious, common respiratory virus that poses a heightened risk to older adults and infants. Find out about new ways to be protected. | More information
NO-COST PNEUMONIA VACCINES | SCHD is currently offering no-cost pneumonia vaccine for adults with added risk factors including smoking; diabetes; immune deficiency; heart, liver and lung disease; and other less common conditions. | More information and how to schedule.
SHARPS DISPOSAL | Sedgwick County residents needing to dispose of sharps can (1) Contact a medical waste company and ask if they provide residential services, OR (2) Dispose with other trash by following these guidelines- Never put loose needles in the trash.

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