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Mono-Gram Public Health Update

Reposted from the Mono County Public Health Department:

‘Tis The Season for Hantavirus

Although mice carry the hantavirus all year, this is the start of the season when humans typically begin activities that put them at risk of being exposed to the hantavirus. Spring cleaning activities, such as opening up closed buildings that have been unused overwinter, often provide habitats for deer mice and become sites for human exposure to the hantavirus. Although hantavirus infections are relatively rare, it is not unusual for us to have several cases per year in the Eastern Sierra. The risk of death is significant. Individuals cleaning areas where the mice may be present are well advised to heed the recommendations below in order to avoid exposure.

Hantavirus is carried by certain species of rats and mice, and especially the deer mouse, pictured above. Infected rodents shed the virus in their urine, droppings, and saliva. The virus can be transmitted to people when infected mouse urine, saliva, droppings, or nesting materials are stirred
up, temporarily aerosolizing the virus, which can be breathed in by humans.

We recommend the following precautions:

  • seal openings that may allow mice to enter homes and workplaces;
  • remove brush, woodpiles, trash, and other items that may attract mice;
  • tightly close garbage cans, pet food containers, and other food sources;
  • wear protective gloves to handle dead mice or to clean up nesting areas, urine, or droppings;
  • before cleaning up nests or droppings found inside, open windows and doors to ventilate the area for at least 30 minutes;
  • do not stir up nests by sweeping or vacuuming. Dampen areas before clean-up;
  • use a disinfectant or 1-to-10 bleach-water mixture to clean up dead rodents, nests, urine, and droppings.

Early symptoms of hantavirus infection include fatigue, fever, and muscle aches. These symptoms may be accompanied by headaches, dizziness, chills, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain. Later symptoms include coughing and shortness of breath. If hantavirus is suspected, people should contact their health care provider immediately. Remember, infections with hantavirus may feel like the “flu”; however, it is no longer flu season!

For more information, including a map of surveillance activities, go to:

http://www.cdph.ca.gov/HealthInfo/discond/Pages/HantavirusPulmonarySyndr…

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Children & Families Commissioner Recruitment

The Mono County Children & Families Commission is seeking to fill two Commissioner vacancies. Priority areas of the Commission include improving the health, development and school readiness of children ages 0 to 5.  

For more information please see the attached flyer or call First 5 at 760-924-7626.
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New Antelope Valley and Mammoth Spanish Peapod Sessions

New Peapod sessions! Connect with parents and children in your area. All Mono County expecting parents and families with children birth to six are invited to participate.

Antelope Valley
Wednesdays, 12:30 – 1:30 p.m.
August 19 – October 14
Walker Park
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Mammoth Spanish
Thursdays, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
August 6 – October 8
Mammoth Creek Park, Old Mammoth Rd.
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¡Nuevos Grupos de Juego Peapod! Conéctate con padres y niños en su área. Todo el Condado de Mono esperar que los padres y las familias con niños de cero a seis están invitados a participar.
Crowley Lake
los miércoles, 12:30 – 1:30 p.m.
El 19 de agosto hasta el 14 de octubre
El Parque Walker
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Mammoth Spanish
los jueves, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
El 6 de agosto hasta el 8 de octubre
El Parque Mammoth Creek, Old Mammoth Rd.
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Mammoth Lakes Summer Recreation Open House

All parents are welcome to stop by and learn about recreation activities for infants, youth and teens.
Tuesday, April 14
3 – 6 p.m.
Multi-Purpose Room, Mammoth Middle School, 1600 Meridian Blvd.
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Todos los padres están invitados a pasar por aquí y aprender acerca de las actividades de recreación para los niños, los jóvenes y los adolescentes.
El martes, el 14 de abril
3 – 6 p.m.
Salón de Usos Múltiples, La Escuela Secundaria de Mammoth Lakes, 1600 Meridian Blvd.
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Strengthening Families Meeting

Come learn more about the Strengthening Families approach and explore how Mono County can work collaboratively to improve outcomes for our families and communities.
Thursday, April 30
8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Lee Vining Community Center, 296 Mattly Rd.
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Venga y aprenda más sobre el Enfoque de Fortalecimiento Familiar y explorar cómo el condado de Mono puede trabajar en colaboración para mejorar los resultados para nuestras familias y comunidades.
El jueves, el 30 de abril
8:30 por la mañana a 4 de la tarde
El Centro de Comunidad en Lee Vining, 296 Avenida Mattly
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April Community Calendars

The Mono County Wellness Centers & the Mammoth Lakes Library want to share their activities with you.

For a calendar and description of this month’s activities in Mammoth, click on the following link:
Sierra Wellness Center Calendar

For a calendar of this month’s activities at the Mammoth Lakes Library, click on the following link:
Mammoth Library Calendar

For a county-wide library calendar click the following link:
Mono County Library Calendar

El Centro de Salud Sierra de Mammoth y la Biblioteca de Mammoth Lakes quieren compartir sus actividades con usted.

Para un calendario y una descripción de las actividades del mes en Mammoth, haga clic en el siguiente enlace:
Sierra Wellness Center Calendar

Para un calendario de las actividades del mes a la biblioteca en Mammoth Lakes, haga clic en el siguiente enlace:
Mammoth Library Calendar

Para un calendario de las bibliotecas en todo el condado, haga clic en el siguiente enlace:
Mono County Library Calendar

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New Antelope Valley Peapod Session

Join the new Antelope Valley Peapod Playgroup! Connect with parents and children in your area. All Mono County expecting parents and families with children birth to six are invited to participate.
Wednesdays, 12:30 – 1:30 p.m.
April 1 – May 13
Walker Park
(during inclement weather, at the Walker Wellness Center, 107655 Hwy. 395)
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Únase el nuevo Grupo en Walker de Juego Peapod! Conéctate con padres y niños en su área. Todo el Condado de Mono esperar que los padres y las familias con niños de cero a seis están invitados a participar.
los miércoles, 12:30 – 1:30 por la tarde
el 1 de abril hasta el 13 de mayo
El Parque de Walker
(Durante el mal tiempo, en El Centro de Salud en Walker, 107655 Hwy. 395)
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