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National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is October 29thPrescription drugs must be taken correctly, stored securely, disposed of properly, and never shared. Please safely and properly dispose of unwanted, unused, and/or expired medications.
Bring any unused or expired medications to the drop boxes so they are properly disposed of. - While it may not seem like a big deal to have medications lying around in the home, it could easily lead down a tragic path of addiction or unintentional poisonings.
- Take the simple step of disposing of medications!
VIEW PRESCRIPTION DRUG DROP BOX LOCATIONS IN ORANGE COUNTY.
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Updated COVID-19 Boosters Available for Kids Age 5-11 Available Now
Everyone 5 and older can now receive the updated COVID-19 booster, specifically made to protect against the latest COVID-19 variants. The new booster is available for kids 5 to 11 in North Carolina following the Food and Drug Administration’s emergency use authorization and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s recommendation.
The updated booster is referred to as a bivalent vaccine, as it targets both the original coronavirus strain and the Omicron BA.4 and BA.5 variants. As of mid-September, these variants made up approximately 80% of COVID-19 cases in North Carolina. Everyone 5 and older should get the updated COVID-19 booster two months after they finish their primary series or any booster dose.
For more information about COVID-19 vaccines, boosters, testing and treatments, or to find locations to get a COVID-19 and flu vaccine, visit MySpot.nc.gov or contact the North Carolina COVID-19 Vaccine Help Center by phone at 888-675-4567.
If you’re able to schedule both your flu shot and your COVID-19 booster for the same appointment, it’s safe to do so.
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National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week
Lead is a chemical element that has been used in paint, gas for cars, weights, pottery and many other things and can be very harmful to humans who swallow or breathe in the lead, which is often in the form of dust.
Effects of Lead Poisoning Children from 6 months to 6 years, are especially vulnerable to lead poisoning and can get very sick from lead poisoning. A child who swallows or breathes in lead may suffer damage to his or her brain, nerves, blood, and other parts of the body. This could result in the following: - Behavior problems
- Heart disease
- Kidney disease
- A lowered IQ
- Mental retardation
- Possibly death
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COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics Please be aware that the Chapel Hill vaccine clinic is currently booked well into November. The Hillsborough vaccine clinic is a walk-in clinic and has spots available! It is open Fridays and Saturdays from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm and is located at 1020 US Hwy 70, Hillsborough (across from the DMV).
Vaccines are free, and no ID is required! If you are coming for your second dose, or a booster please bring your vaccination card with the record of your previous doses. Visit our COVID-19 Vaccine page for the most up-to-date information: www.orangecountync.gov/getyourshot.
Ages 6 months and up can be vaccinated! To make an appointment call (919) 913-8088 or visit https://takemyshot.nc.gov.
Chapel Hill Southern Human Services Center 2501 Homestead Rd, Chapel Hill, NC Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 8:30am - 4:30pm Appointments only. ***Ages 6 months and up. ***Moderna, J&J, Novavax, and Pfizer vaccines are available.
Hillsborough Bonnie B. Davis Environment & Agricultural Center 1020 US Hwy 70 W., Hillsborough, NC Friday and Saturday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Appointments encouraged but walk-ins also accepted. ***Ages 6 months and up. ***Moderna and Pfizer vaccines are available
Please note the schedule below for upcoming closings at the Hillsborough Vaccine Clinic:
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Free COVID-19 Testing
Drive-Thru Testing in Hillsborough NOTE: The Hillsborough testing site will close permanently on October 28, 2022 Monday, Wednesday and Friday 9 am to 4 pm113 Mayo St., Hillsborough (in front of the Dept. of Social Services) To register visit https://bit.ly/makotesting or call (919) 913-8088. Walk-in Testing in Chapel Hill Tuesdays and Thursdays 8 am to 3 pm 2501 Homestead Road, Chapel Hill at the Southern Human Services Center To register visit https://bit.ly/makotestingch or call (919) 913-8088.
Both locations will offer PCR tests only for all ages. You may find other testing locations here: https://covid19.ncdhhs.gov/about-covid-19/testing/find-covid-19-tests
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North Carolina COVID-19 Cases The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) reports 3,220,858 COVID-19 cases, 26,885 deaths and 783 hospitalizations. 67% of North Carolina's population is up to date on their COVID-19 vaccination.
There are currently 36,126 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 148 deaths in Orange County.
Orange County COVID-19 vaccinations: Percentage of Population Vaccinated with at least One Dose: 81% Percentage of Population Vaccinated with Two Doses or one Dose J&J: 78% Percentage of Population Vaccinated with One New Booster Dose: 10%
For more information regarding live updates (NCDHHS updates the site every day around noon), please visit the NCDHHS website.
Orange County Health Department also has a COVID-19 dashboard webpage, with information on COVID-19 data in the county.
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Health Department Locations
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 Whitted Human Services Center
300 W. Tryon St.
Hillsborough, NC 27278
Home of OCHD Medical, Dental Clinic and Staff Offices
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 Southern Human Services Center
2501 Homestead Road
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
Home of OCHD Southern Medical Clinic
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 West Campus Office Building
131 W. Margaret Lane
Hillsborough, NC 27278
Home of Environmental Health Services
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