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:
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.
North Carolina is investigating its first case of West Nile virus in 2026. The case was in a person who lives in Gaston County. In Mecklenburg County, routine screening found a blood donor had West Nile virus.
Throughout July, NCDHHS State Laboratory of Public Health identified the virus in multiple mosquitoes collected in Cabarrus, Forsyth and Mecklenburg counties.
This is a good reminder to take steps to protect yourself and your family from mosquito bites.
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Public 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.
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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.