Month: April 2019

Measles is one of the most contagious viruses on Earth. Every year, unvaccinated travelers bring measles to the U.S. from other countries, putting their families and communities at risk, especially babies who are too young to get the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine. So before you travel abroad, be sure you and all your fellow travelers over 12 months old have had your MMR vaccine.

If you have a doctor that you regularly see, talk to them about how you can protect yourself and your family from the measles.

Enter your zip code in the Vaccine Finder for a list of places where you can get vaccinated: www.vaccines.gov/getting/where

The WIC Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program is just a few weeks away! WIC families are eligible to receive Famers’ Market checks (vouchers) to get $20 worth of fresh fruits, vegetables and edible herbs FREE this summer. Keep checking back for updates about when and where you can find us at a farmers’ market near you!

The Farmers’ Market program is for a limited time only! To make sure you don’t miss out on your free farmers’ market produce this summer, sign up for WIC text messages (Text your WIC ID to 91997) and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

Ericka was encouraged by a friend to receive WIC during her first pregnancy and had a wonderful experience.  Ericka used the WIC education she received while her son was in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).  Erika’s second pregnancy was overshadowed by depression; her WIC counselor Danielle, noticed Ericka was disengaged. With compassion and encouragement she assisted Ericka in finding solutions to her problems.  Ericka has come full circle with WIC by her side, every step of the way. She now helps and empowers WIC participants that she sees as a WIC staff.

Henry Avocado Corporation has initiated a recall of California-grown whole avocados because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Details regarding the recall may be found on the FDA website: https://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm634230.htm