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Families Encouraged to File Federal Income Taxes to Access Full Benefits of the Child Tax Credit
With tax season quickly approaching, North Carolina families are encouraged to file their federal income taxes to ensure they access their full, expanded Child Tax Credit, as well as other federal benefits. Many families received about half of their tax credit payments in monthly payments in 2021 but will receive the rest of the money they are owed by filing their federal income taxes this year. The Child Tax Credit is fully refundable, meaning that even families who owe little or no federal tax should still file to get their credits.
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Free N95 Masks Still Available to the Community
Members of the public interested in receiving a free N95 mask provided by North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) can pick them up at two convenient locations in Orange County.
Orange County Health Department will distribute masks at the following locations while supplies last: - Hillsborough
The Orange County Public Library
137 W. Margaret Lane, Hillsborough
Monday - Thursday, 10 am to 7 pm
Friday - Saturday, 9 am to 6 pm
- Carrboro
Inter-Faith Council for Social Service (IFC)
110 W. Main Street, Carrboro
Monday - Friday, 9 am to 5 pm
Community members with questions may contact the health department’s call center at (919) 913-8088 Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Spanish and other languages available.
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Orange County to Host Low-Cost Rabies Clinic
Orange County Animal Services (OCAS) will host a low-cost rabies vaccination clinic on Saturday, February 26, 2022. This is a drive-through clinic that will be held in Chapel Hill, NC.
These low-cost clinics help to ensure that cats and dogs are current on their vaccinations, while providing pet owners with substantial savings on this service. The clinic will offer 1-year and 3-year vaccinations for $10. Pet owners will need to have a previous rabies certificate in hand to receive the 3-year vaccine. A tag alone is not sufficient. The date, time, and location of the clinic are as follows:
- Saturday, February 26, from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
- Park & Ride lot on Eubanks Road in Chapel Hill, NC (see map here)
- This is a drive-through clinic and OCAS is asking that everyone stay in their car and wear a mask when interacting with staff or volunteers.
Microchips will also be offered at this clinic for $35 each. Owners can choose to have a pet receive only a microchip, only a rabies vaccine, or both. If you are bringing a cat to this clinic, please make sure the cat is in a secure carrier.
OCAS would like to thank everyone advance for their patience as many participants are expected. Cash payments are encouraged to help the line of cars move more quickly.
For more details, please visit www.orangecountync.gov/308/Low-Cost-Clinics or call 919-942-PETS (7387).
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When will Ages 6 Months to Five-years-old be Able to be Vaccinated Against COVID-19?
A U.S. decision on Pfizer and BioNTech's COVID-19 vaccine for infants and children 6 months through 4 years of age has been postponed for at least two months after the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said it needed more data.
The FDA said parents anxiously awaiting the vaccine for the roughly 18 million children in the age group should be reassured that the agency is taking the time to make sure it meets the standard it has set for authorization.
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Are you ready to quit tobacco? A 4-week FreshStart Tobacco Cessation class will begin on Tuesday March 8, 2022 from 5:30 to 6:30 pm. The class will help you to: - Make a quit plan.
- Identify your support system.
- Get free patches, gum, and lozenges.
To register, call Rita Krosner at 919-245-2480 or email smokefreeoc@orangecountync.gov. You may also take advantage of one on one counseling, if you prefer. Make a plan to quit today!
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Don’t Delay. Test Soon and Treat Early
If you test positive for COVID-19 and have one or more health conditions that increase your risk of becoming very sick, treatment may be available.
Contact a health professional right away after a positive test to determine if you may be eligible, even if your symptoms are mild right now. Don’t delay: Treatment must be started within the first few days to be effective.
Treatments used for COVID-19 should be prescribed by your healthcare provider. People have been seriously harmed and even died after taking products not approved for use to treat or prevent COVID-19, even products approved or prescribed for other uses. Talk to your healthcare provider about what option may be best for you.
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Upcoming Pop-Up Vaccine Events5 to 11 Pfizer Vaccine Wednesday, February 16th from 3:30 to 7:30 pm
Efland Cheeks Elementary
Flyer: English / Spanish
Walk ins welcome!Moderna for ages 18 and up and Pfizer for ages 12 and up Thursday, February 24th from 5:00 to 9:00 pm
Orange High School
Flyer: English, Spanish
Walk ins welcome! 5 to 11 Pfizer VaccineWednesday, March 2nd from 4:00 to 8:00 pm
New Hope Elementary
Flyer: English / Spanish
Walk ins welcome!5 to 11 Pfizer Vaccine Wednesday, March 9th from 3:30 to 7:30 pm
Efland Cheeks Elementary
Flyer: English / Spanish
Walk ins welcome!
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COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic
Vaccines are free, and no ID is required! If you are coming for your second dose, or a booster please bring your vaccination card with the record of your previous doses. Visit our COVID-19 Vaccine page for the most up-to-date information: www.orangecountync.gov/getyourshot, or call (919) 913-8088 with any questions.
Ages 5 and up can be vaccinated! To make an appointment call (919) 913-8088 or visit https://takemyshot.nc.gov.
Chapel Hill
Southern Human Services Center
2501 Homestead Rd, Chapel Hill, NC
Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm
By appointment only.
***Ages 5 and up.
***Moderna, J&J, and Pfizer vaccines are available.
Hillsborough
Bonnie B. Davis Environment & Agricultural Center
1020 US Hwy 70 W., Hillsborough, NC
Friday and Saturday 8:00am - 4:00pm
Appointments encouraged but walk-ins also accepted.
***Ages 5 and up.
***Moderna and Pfizer vaccines are available.
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North Carolina COVID-19 Cases
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) reports 2,498,957 COVID-19 cases, 21,968 deaths and 2,872 hospitalizations. 61% of North Carolina's population is up to date on their COVID-19 vaccination.
There are currently 24,944 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 120 deaths in Orange County. 79% of Orange County residents are up to date on their COVID-19 vaccinations.
For more information regarding live updates (NCDHHS updates the site every day around noon), please visit the NCDHHS website.
Orange County Health Department also has a COVID-19 dashboard webpage, with information on COVID-19 data in the county.
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