Arkansas Department of Health

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Mass Flu Vaccine Clinic at State Fair Grounds Thursday

Posted: 09/24/19

Little Rock, Ark. –  On September 26, 2019, the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) will offer flu vaccinations at the Arkansas State Fairs Grounds Hall of Industry Building from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Vaccines will be provided at no charge. People should bring their insurance cards to Read More

Lung illness reported in teens and young adults who vape in several states

Posted: 09/03/19

Little Rock, Ark. – The Arkansas Department of Health is warning Arkansans who use an electronic smoking device, e-cigarette, or vape about the risk of a potential lung illness.

Other states have reported over two hundred cases of a vaping-related lung disease and one death. The reports Read More

ADH celebrates Arkansas WIC award and grand opening of the first nursing room at UAPB

Posted: 08/29/19

Little Rock, Ark. – Today, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) presented the Loving Support Award of Excellence to Arkansas’ Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) at the grand opening of the first breastfeeding room at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Read More

Naloxone Access Among Top Priorities in Public Health

Posted: 08/13/19

Little Rock, Ark. – The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released a new study on Aug. 6 about pharmacy-based naloxone dispensing, which showed the rate of naloxone prescription was far too low in relation to the number of high-dose opioid prescriptions. Naloxone is a medication that can reverse Read More

Health Department warns of a possible hep A exposure to customers of the J Mart Diner in Redfield

Posted: 08/08/19

Little Rock, Ark. – Arkansas continues to have a hepatitis A (hep A) outbreak. The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) is warning of a possible hep A exposure after an employee of the J Mart Diner in Redfield tested positive for the virus.

Anyone who ate Read More

ADH prepares Arkansans for the school year

Posted: 08/06/19

Little Rock, Ark. – It is almost time for school to be back in session. Students may need immunizations or a copy of their birth certificate, both of which the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) can provide.

Immunizations

Immunizations are required to help Read More

Spa closed for potential public health risks

Posted: 08/02/19

HOT SPRINGS, Arkansas – Hot Springs National Park has received preliminary results identifying Legionella bacteria at the Quapaw Bath and Spa. Legionella bacteria can cause a serious type of pneumonia known as Legionnaire’s disease.

Extensive environmental water tests were conducted throughout the spa, the bacteria Read More

Health Department warns of a possible hep A exposure to customers of McDonald’s in Trumann

Posted: 07/25/19

Little Rock, Ark. – Arkansas continues to have a hepatitis A (hep A) outbreak. The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) is warning of a possible hep A exposure after an employee of the McDonald’s in Trumann tested positive for the virus.

Anyone who ate Read More

Fireworks, Food, Swim and Heat Safety

Posted: 07/03/19

Little Rock, Ark. – Tomorrow is the Fourth of July and an important time to remember firework, food, swim and heat safety. 

Fireworks-related injuries are most common on the Fourth of July. Improper use of fireworks can lead to death and injury, including burns, cuts, and Read More

Health Department offering vaccinations to flooded areas

Posted: 06/20/19

Little Rock, Ark. – The Arkansas Department of Health will be offering hepatitis A and tetanus vaccinations at some Local Health Units (LHUs) to those impacted by the recent flooding. The vaccinations will be provided at no cost to the patient, but patients should bring their insurance information with Read More

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