Pharmacies in NC can now give COVID-19 vaccines without a prescription after a short discussion on the benefits and risks. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently updated its recommendations to allow this change.
Due to this update, NCDHHS ended standing orders that allowed pharmacies to give COVID-19 vaccines without prescriptions. These orders are now not needed with the updated CDC recommendations.
Students are back in classrooms across NC, bringing new routines, friendships and challenges.
One challenge too many students face is bullying. It's more than "kids being kids." Bullying can affect learning, safety and health.
With awareness and action, schools, parents and students can work together to spot it and stop it.
What Bulling Looks LikeBullying is unwanted, aggressive behavior that often occurs repeatedly. It can be:
Did you know more than one in five North Carolina adults experienced mental illness in the past year? About one in 20 had a serious mental illness.
You're not alone. Free, confidential help is available now.
This Mental Health Awareness Month, North Carolina is sharing:
January is National Radon Action Month, and North Carolinians can get a free radon test kit as of Jan. 1, while supplies last.
Commercial tobacco includes tobacco products offered for sale, not tobacco used for sacred and traditional ceremonies by many American Indian tribes and communities.
Before you fire up the grill or cool off with a swim this summer, check out these safety tips.
Swimming SafetyMay is National Water Safety Month. Keep these safety tips in mind when you enjoy the state's beaches, lakes, rivers and pools: