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:
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Ever wonder what a day in public health looks like? Much of it happens with little fanfare and behind the scenes. North Carolina State Laboratory of Public Health works to protect you, your loved ones and the community. We followed two staff members to share the behind the scenes of what they do every day to support NC.
As children across NC get ready to head back to school, it's a good time to make sure they are up to date on vaccines. Children and teens are more susceptible to certain diseases. Vaccines help protect your child and keep them healthy so they can learn and grow.Why vaccines matter"Health care providers and families have the same goal: A healthy future for all our children. Vaccines are an essential piece of child, teen and family well-being."-NC Health and Human Services Secretary Dev Sangvai
North Carolina has confirmed its first case of West Nile virus in 2025. The case was in a person who lives in Durham County. Around the same time, mosquitoes carrying the virus were found in Pitt County. This is a good reminder to take steps to protect yourself and your family from mosquito bites.
NCDHHS Urges Caution Outdoors Amid Record High Heat-Related Illnesses
North Carolina is working to prevent measles during a national increase in cases. Here's how to protect yourself and others.
Did you know alcohol use leads to thousands of emergency room visits and deaths in North Carolina each year?Drinking too much alcohol can harm your health now and later. The less alcohol you drink, the better it is for your health. Excessive drinking can lead to injuries, illnesses and even death.
Versión en españolPublic health is all around us — often invisible, but always essential. It’s in the clean water we drink, the food we eat and the rapid response to health threats. Public health:
From March to May 2025, DPH staff spoke with more than 300 students about the important work we do every day.
Preparing family for summer camps and back-to-school requirements? It's now easier to find free childhood vaccines for eligible children.A new interactive map through the Vaccines for Children (VFC) program makes it easy to find nearby providers. You can search by city or ZIP code and connect with local VFC providers who offer free vaccines.