Oklahoma State Department of Health

?? Candy is sweet, until you get one bad piece! Do not eat any candy before going through it at home after trick-or treating. Other people’s houses won’t know your child’s food allergies and won’t give them candy according to their allergies. ? If your child is known to have allergic reactions to certain foods, bring their EpiPen with you while trick-or-treating. Remember that candies such as gum, peanuts, hard candy and sometimes small toys confused for candies can pose a choking risk.

OSDH Community Development Services invites you to attend our Community Engagement Summit on November 7, 2024. This is an opportunity to receive professional development that bridges the gap between Medicine, Public Health, and Community Engagement, empowering health care professionals and community partners to develop and implement strategies that improve health outcomes. Registration is limited to 300 participants and will only be open until Oct. 22 or until capacity is reached. There is no cost to attend. Learn more about the agenda, speakers and register at https://brnw.ch/21wNr6s.

Skip the flu, not trick or treating! Protecting yourself from the flu doesn’t have to be scary. Get you and your child a flu shot just in time for Halloween! Find flu shots near you at https://brnw.ch/21wNNz2

Lead poisoning is preventable. If you are unsure about lead in your home, it is important to take the time to get tested, it’s the only way to know for sure that you are safe. For more information, visit our website at https://brnw.ch/21wNMVJ.

Have you heard? Oklahoma WIC’s infant formula contract is changing, effective with October benefits. Infants receiving standard formula benefits will be issued Similac brand infant formula. Questions? Visit https://brnw.ch/21wNLxs.

Challenge yourself to start talking about healthy relationships with the young people in your life. Parents/caregivers should be the #1 resource for their teens regarding love and relationships. We know it’s not easy to begin these sensitive conversations, so give this challenge a go to get the conversation started! https://brnw.ch/21wNL18

Arthritis is a common and painful condition. Making healthy choices like maintaining a healthy weight and not smoking can lower your chances of developing arthritis or worsening symptoms. This World Arthritis Day, choose your health. Learn more at https://brnw.ch/21wNHHk.

With all the information on social media, advice from friends, family and parenting books, it can be hard to know what to expect when putting your baby to sleep. For new babies, the truth is they won’t sleep through the night, likely not for at least the first three months. It’s tiring, tough, but normal.

Why apply for Certified Healthy Oklahoma? Recipients are recognized as leaders in their communities for going “above and beyond” to make health and wellness a priority. Most importantly, Certified Healthy Oklahoma gives recipients a sense of pride in their passion for improving not only individual health, but Oklahoma’s future for generations to come. Apply now at https://brnw.ch/21wNGga

Did you know that quitting smoking is recommended for #breastcancer survivors? Call 1-800-QUITNOW (1-800-784-8669) or visit the CDC’s webpage for more resources on quitting smoking: https://brnw.ch/21wNEz6