Monroe County Health Department - Michigan

We are investigating a cluster of cyclosporiasis cases in Monroe County. The source of the illness is currently unknown and under investigation. If you are experiencing any of the symptoms listed below, we recommend that you see a healthcare provider for stool testing and treatment.

Symptoms include:
- frequent watery diarrhea
- loss of appetite and weight
- abdominal cramps and bloating
- nausea (vomiting is less common)
- low-grade fever

Prevention Tips:
- Avoid consuming food or water that may be contaminated with f***s.
- Wash all fruits and vegetables thoroughly under running water before eating, cutting, or cooking.
- Scrub firm fruits and vegetables, such as melons and cucumbers, with a clean produce brush.
- Cut away any damaged or bruised areas on fruits and vegetables before preparing and eating.
- Refrigerate cut, peeled, or cooked fruits and vegetables as soon as possible (within 2 hours).

Every day of breastfeeding counts! 🤱 Achieve your breastfeeding goals and join us for our FREE prenatal Breastfeeding Class.

📅 Next class: Tuesday, July 7
📍 Who: All Monroe County expecting parents.
📞 Learn more about the class or breastfeeding: call our Warmline at 734-240-7901.

Children's Special Health Care Services provides secondary health insurance for children/adults with special medical needs.

Call the Monroe County Health Department today at 734-240-7820 to see if you qualify.

June is Pet Preparedness Month! We love our pets - they are part of the family! If an emergency should occur, would you be able to care for them?

Keep your pet safe during an emergency with these tips: cdc.gov/healthy-pets/emergency-preparedness/