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January is National Radon Action Month, and the North Central District Health Department is urging community members to take action to protect their health and homes. Radon, an invisible, odorless, and tasteless radioactive gas, is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States. While it's a serious health risk, the good news is that radon exposure is preventable. NCDHD is encouraging residents to test their homes and businesses. Short-term radon test kits are available at a...
The North Central District Health Department is alerting the public that mosquitoes collected near O'Neill in Holt County have tested positive for West Nile Virus. This summer, positive mosquito samples have also been found in Dakota, Red Willow, and Scottsbluff counties in Nebraska. Finding infected mosquitoes means the virus is present in the area and people could be at risk of being bitten by mosquitoes that carry it. Protect yourself from mosquito bites: • Avoid being outside during dusk a...
