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North Carolina Immunization Law requires that all children entering 6th grade must have a tetanus/diphtheria/pertussis vaccine (Tdap), unless they have had a Td or Tdap vaccine within the past 5 years. Your child will be suspended from school after 30 days if proof of this is not provided.
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The Health Department will be updating the Flu Phone Line (703-3350) and Forsyth County web page in early September with the latest flu vaccination information.
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Registration is underway for the Fall 2010 Step Up Forsyth! community physical activity program. Step Up Forsyth! is a free community-wide program that aims to improve quality of life through increased physical activity.
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In 2008, sixty-one babies died before their first birthday. Join Forsyth County Infant Mortality Reduction Coalition and partners as we walk with empty baby strollers to commemorate this tragic loss in our community.
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The U.S. Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is investigating an outbreak of Salmonella Enteriditis linked to shell eggs. The outbreak, which began in May and appears to be ongoing, has been linked to an estimated several hundred illnesses.
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On May 27, 2010, the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners approved and adopted the FY 2010-2011 budget. The budget was prepared in accordance with North Carolina General Statute 159 and the Local Government Budget and Fiscal Control Act.
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The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners will consider the following volunteer board appointments at their regular scheduled meeting on September 13, 2010.