COVID-19

COVID vaccines for children ages 5-11 available at health department.

November 9, 2021

COVID vaccines for children ages 5-11 available at health department. HART – District Health Department #10 officials are encouraging everyone eligible to get vaccinated against COVID-19. The Pfizer vaccine is now authorized for children 5-11 years old, and it’s free. DHD#10 began offering the vaccine for children Monday, Nov. 8, at vaccine clinics and by appointment. “Please remember that the…

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Moderna, J&J COVID-19 boosters available at DHD #10.

October 28, 2021

Moderna, J&J COVID-19 boosters available at DHD #10. HART – District Health Department #10 (DHD#10) has received authorization to give booster doses of Moderna and Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccines. Eligible individuals should plan to get booster doses six months after primary mRNA series or two months after a single dose of Johnson & Johnson according to a press release…

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Pandemic impacts survey available.

October 12, 2021

Pandemic impacts survey available. The West Michigan Shoreline Regional Development Commission (WMSRDC), in partnership with local economic development offices from the counties of Lake, Mason, Muskegon, Newaygo and Oceana, has released three short online surveys to document impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic upon local businesses, public and nonprofit organizations and households. Go to www.wmsrdc.org to take the surveys. Information gathered…

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DHD #10 offers flu vaccines this month.

October 12, 2021

DHD #10 offers flu vaccines this month. District Health Department #10 (DHD#10) is helping communities prepare for the upcoming flu season by offering flu vaccines to children, adults and seniors.  “Flu season is unpredictable, and with COVID-19 still spreading, it is more important than ever to protect you and your family against influenza by getting an annual flu shot,” states…

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School leaders outline mask policies as the new school year begins.

August 19, 2021

School leaders outline mask policies as the new school year begins. Pentwater is the only district in Oceana requiring masks. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. OCEANA COUNTY — The state’s top doctor said Wednesday, Aug. 18, that a mask mandate for K-12 schools would help keep children safe when they return to classrooms for the start of 2021-2022 school year, but…

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