RABIES ALERT – January 21, 2022 The Anne Arundel County Department of Health is seeking anyone who may have come in contact with a raccoon near the intersection of Larkspur Lane and Windrose Lane in Severna Park, Maryland. The raccoon, which was found on January 19, has tested positive for rabies. If you or your pet had […]
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Health Officer Issues Public Safety Order Continuing Face Covering Requirement
Last updated: January 11, 2022En Español ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY HEALTH OFFICER DR. KALYANARAMAN ISSUES PUBLIC SAFETY ORDER CONTINUING FACE COVERING REQUIREMENT UNTIL JANUARY 31, 2022 1.11.22 – FAQs Mask Requirements in Anne Arundel County Annapolis, Md (Jan. 7, 2022) – Today, as Anne Arundel County continues to experience rapidly increasing COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations, and deaths […]
County Executive Announces Indoor Public Mask Mandate, Effective Dec. 31
Healthy Lifestyles
Last updated: January 3, 2022 Eat Healthy to maintain a healthy weight, balance calories eaten with calories burned during physical activities. Eat a varied diet that is high in fruits and vegetables, lean protein and whole grains, but low in sugars and saturated fats. Watch portion sizes and limit sugary or alcoholic beverages. Healthy Recipes. […]
Handling Food Safely, Holiday Tips
Listed below are food safety tips that should help keep your holiday healthy. Seasonal Food Safety from the USDA Tips on Hiring a Caterer Tips for Eggs from the Maryland Department of Agriculture Safe Shopping Never choose torn or leaking packages. Don’t buy foods past the “sell-by” or expiration dates. Put raw meat and poultry […]
Prevent COVID-19 From Coming Home for the Holidays
Last updated: December 29, 2021Tips to Keep Residents Safe Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman and County Health Officer Dr. Nilesh Kalyanaraman are reminding residents to keep their guard up when it comes to protecting themselves against COVID-19. With surging COVID rates, County officials are encouraging residents to proceed with extreme caution, especially as we […]
Department of Health Strongly Advises Businesses and Public to Wear Face Masks Indoors
ANNAPOLIS, MD, December 20, 2021 — Due to a sustained increase in COVID-19 hospitalizations and outbreaks, the Anne Arundel County Department of Health strongly advises that all people 2 years and older should wear a mask in indoor public areas and outdoors in crowded areas where distancing is not possible. All businesses should require that […]
Social Media Vaccine Contest
The Anne Arundel County Department of Health is sponsoring a social media video contest for residents ages 13 – 17 and for parents of children ages 5 – 17 to encourage our residents to get vaccinated against COVID-19. To participate, contestants must submit a video on either TikTok, Instagram, OR Twitter with a creative message […]
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Everyone feels down or sluggish sometimes; however, some people experience a more serious mood change and become very depressed when cold weather comes around. This condition is known as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and is a form of depression. The symptoms of SAD usually begin between September and November and end in March or April. […]
County Executive Pittman, Health Officer Dr. Kalyanaraman Urge Vaccinations, Boosters as Region Records First Omicron Variant Case
En Español Result released by the Maryland Department of Health is the first instance of new variant recorded in Baltimore metro region Annapolis, MD (December 3, 2021) After state health officials announced a recorded case of the Omicron variant of COVID-19 in the Baltimore metro region, County Executive Steuart Pittman and Health Officer Dr. Nilesh […]
Omicron Variant – Frequently Asked Questions
Last updated: January 18, 2022What is the Omicron variant? Omicron is a new variant of concern from the virus that causes COVID-19. Why are we concerned about the Omicron variant? We are still learning about Omicron, but early evidence suggests that: People may get reinfected more easily after recovering from COVID-19. It may transmit easier […]
COVID-19 Guidance for Club and Recreational Sports Leaders
December 1, 2021 – Anne Arundel County and the state of Maryland continue to see an increase in cases of COVID-19 in the community. When community rates of COVID-19 are high, there is an increased likelihood that COVID-19 will be introduced to, and potentially transmitted within, a school or sports setting. With winter sports beginning, […]
COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout for 5-11 Year Olds
Last updated: November 23, 2021Anne Arundel County continues vaccinating young children after the CDC’s recommendation of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for youth ages 5-11 The Anne Arundel County Department of Health is currently vaccinating children ages 5-11 with the COVID-19 vaccine at community and elementary school clinics. To schedule an appointment, go to www.aacounty.org/covidvax. Appointments are preferred. […]
COVID-19 Vaccinations for Ages 5-11 FAQ
Last updated: January 21, 2022En Español Currently, the Anne Arundel County Department of Health is providing vaccine by appointment using the COVID Vaccinations Sign-Up Form here. Walk-ins are also welcome as vaccine supplies allow. Facts to Know and Frequently Asked Questions Why should I vaccinate my child against COVID-19? COVID-19 tends to be milder in […]
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Prioritizes COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments for 5-11 Year Olds
Department of Health Prioritizes COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments for 5-11 Year Olds Annapolis, MD (October 29, 2021) Starting the week of November 8, the Anne Arundel County Department of Health will prioritize COVID-19 vaccine appointments for 5 through 11-year-olds. As a result, adult COVID-19 booster dose appointments will be greatly reduced temporarily. With the authorization of […]
Restaurateurs and Food Service Facility Managers
In order to ensure safe food conditions for Anne Arundel County food service establishments and their patrons, the County Department of Health requires that all restaurateurs and food service facility managers close their businesses if flooding, weather, sewage backups/overflows, lack of a potable/hot water source available or power outages affect their facilities. Any questions concerning […]
Rabid Raccoon Found in Chartwood Community of Severna Park
Last updated: January 11, 2022 RABIES ALERT- October 28, 2021 The Anne Arundel County Department of Health is seeking anyone who may have come in contact with a raccoon near the intersection of Wellerburn Avenue and Faircastle Avenue in the Chartwood Community of Severna Park, Maryland. The raccoon, which was found on October 26, has […]
Onions Food Safety Alert: Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Onions
Recalled Onions Were Provided at Anne Arundel County Food Bank Pantries The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported that certain fresh whole onions have caused a large Salmonella outbreak in 37 states, including more than 45 cases in Maryland. Do not eat, sell, or serve red, white, or yellow onions imported […]
Raccoon Found in Harundale Tests Positive for Rabies
Last updated: January 11, 2022RABIES ALERT- October 8, 2021 Raccoon Found in Harundale Tests Positive for Rabies The Anne Arundel County Department of Health is seeking anyone who may have come in contact with a raccoon near the intersection of Norman Road and Tower Road the Harundale Community in Glen Burnie, Maryland. The raccoon, which […]
Department of Health Updates Quarantine Options for Schools
Annapolis, MD (Sept. 30, 2021) — Today, the Anne Arundel County Department of Health announced adjustments to its school quarantine recommendations based on CDC guidance, allowing for shorter quarantine periods for unvaccinated students and staff who are deemed close contacts. With up to 100 Anne Arundel County Public School students quarantined daily since the […]
Flu Vaccine Clinics
Last updated: November 8, 2021The Anne Arundel County Department of Health strongly recommends getting the seasonal flu vaccine. The vaccine is available each year from local health care providers and pharmacists. Community health centers in Glen Burnie (410-222-6633) and Parole (410-222-7247) have free seasonal flu shots for uninsured or underinsured Anne Arundel County residents age 6 […]
Rabid Raccoon Found in Truxtun Heights
RABIES ALERT- September 22, 2021 Raccoon Found in Truxtun Heights Tests Positive for Rabies The Anne Arundel County Department of Health is seeking anyone who may have come in contact with a raccoon near the intersection of Spa Drive and Acton Road in the Truxtun Heights Community in Annapolis, Maryland. The raccoon, which was found […]
School System to Require Vaccinations or Weekly COVID Tests from Employees, High School Student-Athletes
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Opioid Overdose Response Training
410-222-1937 The Anne Arundel County Department of Health’s Adult Addiction Program offers free training and a free naloxone kit to community members on the use of intranasal naloxone, a prescription medicine to reverse an opioid overdose and prevent death. The training is for at-risk individuals, family members, friends and the associates of any individual who […]
Suicide Prevention Mini-Grant Awardees
The Anne Arundel County Department of Health announces the recipients of its Suicide Prevention mini-grant awards for fiscal year 2022. The awards total $20,000 for two community organizations that provide suicide prevention programs to Anne Arundel County residents. The award recipients are: My Life Foundation – $10,000 Funds will be used to bring suicide awareness […]
Gun Violence Intervention Team Releases Its Suicide Prevention Toolkit
Last updated: January 19, 2022Department of Health’s Gun Violence Intervention Team Releases Its Suicide Prevention Toolkit September 3, 2021 — In Anne Arundel County, suicides account for nearly two-thirds of all gun fatalities. As a percentage, gun suicides in the county are more prevalent than in Maryland and the United States as a whole. Guns are […]
3rd COVID-19 Vaccine Dose for Certain Immunocompromised Individuals
Last updated: January 7, 2022En Español The Anne Arundel County Department of Health is providing immunocompromised individuals with the third dose of the mRNA COVID-19 vaccines at area clinics. Both Moderna and Pfizer are available at all third dose clinics and third doses are recommended at least 28 days after a second dose of the […]
Raccoon Oral Rabies Vaccination Project
Last updated: August 24, 2021En Español The 2021 Raccoon Oral Rabies Vaccination Project, supported by Anne Arundel County, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Wildlife Services and the County Police Department will begin on August 26, 2021. It will be completed by September 30, weather permitting. The goal of the annual ORV project is to immunize thousands […]
County Executive Announces New Vaccine Policy for County Employees, Reimplements Mask Requirement in County-Owned Buildings
Changes come as COVID metrics rise in July, Delta variant spreads across region Annapolis, MD (August 2, 2021) Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman announced today that effective Monday, September 13, County employees who are not vaccinated will be required to provide a negative COVID test result each week in order to report to work. […]
Health Equity and Racial Justice Office Wins Innovation Award
The Anne Arundel County Department of Health’s (DOH) Office of Health Equity and Racial Justice (HERJ) is a winner of the Maryland Association of Counties’ (MACo) County 2020 Innovation Award. According to the MACo website, the award was established to “recognize superb and leading-edge county programs that improve overall quality of life and service delivery […]
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County Executive Pittman Issues Statement on Lifting of State Mask Order
Annapolis, MD (May 14, 2021) – County Executive Steuart Pittman issued the following statement regarding the lifting of the State’s mask order: “Anne Arundel County will follow the State’s decision regarding the lifting of the mask order,” Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman said. “If you haven’t been vaccinated yet, go get your shot. We […]
Community Health Report Update
Annapolis, MD (May 12, 2021) – The Anne Arundel County Department of Health has released an updated edition of its 2020 Report of Community Health Indicators. The 47-page online report, outlines the county’s standing in 10 key health areas while meeting the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. The key areas are demographic trends; health outcomes; […]
COVID-19 Vaccine Health Equity Plan
Last updated: October 25, 2021En Español Anne Arundel County Department of Health Outlines Efforts to Reduce The Spread of COVID-19 Among Vulnerable County Residents Annapolis, MD (March 2, 2021) — The Anne Arundel County Department of Health has announced the release of its COVID-19 vaccine health equity plan. The “Principles for Equitable Vaccination” outlines the […]
School Immunizations
Last updated: August 19, 2021En Español Back-to-School Immunizations Are Important! Don’t Wait! Vaccinate! The Anne Arundel County Department of Health is ready to serve eligible schoolchildren up to age 18 who need school-required vaccines. Call for an appointment today! Glen Burnie Health Center 416 A Street S.W. Glen Burnie, MD 21061 Call 410-222-6633 for an […]
