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Who you gonna call? 🤔 Flu-Busters! 👻💉 We love our Health staff and volunteers ❤️ Here’s a look back at last week’s Boo 2 Flu Clinic! Respiratory virus season is here! 🦠 To schedule an appointment at our immunization clinic, visit longbeach.gov/flu by @lbhealthdept
The Long Beach Public Health Laboratory’s Environmental Lead Testing Program provides analytical services that support public health investigations, regulatory programs, and community protection efforts. Testing services are available throughout the region to r📣 In case you missed it- Last week was Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, but lead safety matters year-round. Protecting Public Health Through Environmental Lead Testing: 🔬esidents, property owners, businesses, environmental professionals, and government agencies. 🧪 We test a variety of environmental samples for lead, including dust wipes, paint chips, soil, and air filters. 🔗 Learn more at LongBeach.gov/labservices or contact us at: 📞 562-570-4080 📧 PHL-inquiries@longbeach.gov by @lbhealthdept
🇺🇸 The 2026 Veterans Day Celebration is almost here! Join the City of Long Beach on Saturday, November 7, from 12 to 4 p.m. at Houghton Park (6301 Myrtle Ave) for a free, family-friendly celebration honoring veterans and those currently serving in the U.S. military. 🎶 Live entertainment featuring DJ Mr. Quick, The Satin Dollz, and Knyght Ryder 🤝 Veterans and community resources fair 🍔 Food trucks and a beer garden 🎈 Kids zone and bootcamp-style obstacle course 🔗 For more information, visit longbeach.gov/veteransday. by @lbhealthdept
🏥 The City of Long Beach has appointed Dr. Cliff Okada as City Health Officer, where he will provide medical and public health leadership for programs and services that protect and promote the health of our community. With extensive experience across the Long Beach Department of Health and Human Services, including HIV care, occupational health, sexual health, tuberculosis, immunization, and COVID-19 response, Dr. Okada brings a strong commitment to serving Long Beach residents. by @lbhealthdept
🦃 NOVEMBER EVENT HIGHLIGHTS! 🗳️ November is upon us which means we have two City Holidays, Election Day and Thanksgiving. Follow @longbeachcity on instagram for updates on affected City services. 🎖️Honor our veterans at @lbhealthdept‘s Veterans Day Celebration at Houghton Park November 7th where you can enjoy live music from @satindollz and @knyghtryderrules, a kids zone and a community resource fair. 🚢 @insomniacevents returns to the Queen Mary with Dreamstate. Follow @dreamstateusa for tickets and other event details. 🏃🏽‍♀️Before you settle down for Thanksgiving, why not preemptively burn off those calories by participating in @rudd.justin’s Turkey Trot. 🛍️ Shop small this holiday season and check out the last installment of @longbeachbuilds Westside Night Market, @4thstreetlb, @dtlballiance’s Shop Small Saturday on the Promenade, or @thepatchworkshow at Marine Stadium which features local makers, artisan food vendors, junior artists, and more. 🗓️ Does the algorithm have you missing these event calendars?  Sign up for the Go Long Beach newsletter, delivered straight to your email twice a month. Go to longbeach.gov/newsletter to sign up! Events subject to change so check each event pages Instagram for all the latest details. Have a safe month, Long Beach! by @lbhealthdept
Candy, fruit, and mint flavors may sound like harmless treats, but flavored tobacco products, including vapes, can contain addictive nicotine. 🍂 This fall, know the facts and stay nicotine-free! Talk with the young people in your life about the risks of flavored tobacco products, share the facts, and encourage friends and family to make healthy choices. Together, we can help keep our communities tobacco-free. 👉 Learn more about the risks of vaping and flavored tobacco products and get resources at longbeach.gov/TEPP #smokefreeLB #tobaccoprevention by @lbhealthdept
⚠️ All Long Beach City open coastal swimming areas, including open coastal beaches, bay swimming areas and lagoons, are temporarily closed due to a local sewage spill that may affect recreational water quality.   The spill began Friday evening, Oct. 30, near Livingston Drive and 2nd Street. The total spill volume was approximately 29,000 gallons.   Please avoid water contact while the closure is in effect and follow all posted warning signs. Because rain is expected this weekend, water sampling will begin Monday, Nov. 2, and continue as needed until results meet State recreational water quality standards. For the latest recreational beach water quality updates, visit https://www.longbeach.gov/beachwaterquality or call the Water Hotline at 562.570.4199. Read the full public notice by clicking link in bio by @lbhealthdept
💜 October is SIDS Awareness Month. Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) is the unexplained death of an infant, often occurring during sleep. To protect your child, make sure there is a safe space for your baby under 1 year old to sleep. Follow the ABCs of safe sleep: - Alone - On their back - In a crib, bassinet or pack n' play with no pillows, blankets or toys Safe sleep saves lives. 🔗 For more information on how to protect your child, click the link in our bio #SafeSleepCA by @lbhealthdept
🎃 Don’t Drive Impaired This Halloween! Whether it’s alcohol, cannabis, prescription medications, or mixing substances, impairment can affect your reaction time, coordination, and judgment behind the wheel. If you’re impaired, don’t drive. Plan ahead, designate a sober driver, or use rideshare. Look out for yourself, your friends, and everyone on the road this Halloween! For alternative safe transportation methos check out Circuit: https://www.ridecircuit.com/long-beach or LBTransit: https://ridelbt.com/routes-and-services/ Stay spooky, stay safe, and make it home safe by getting a sober ride home! by @lbhealthdept
It's almost Halloween! 🎃 We want to remind everyone to please #CelebrateSafelyLB. Here are some friendly reminders and safety tips to ensure you have a BOO-tiful 👻 night ⤵️ 👻Don’t Go Alone. Trick-or-treaters, especially young ones, should be accompanied by a parent or caregiver on Halloween night. 👻Designate a Route. Before Halloween, decide where to trick-or-treat and set a course that is familiar and well lit. Walk, do not run, from house to house, look both ways before crossing the street and use traffic signals and crosswalks. 👻Inspect Before You Ingest. All candies should be inspected by a trusted adult before consumption. 👻Allergy Alert. Many popular Halloween treats contain common allergens, including nuts, milk, egg, soy and wheat. Trick-or-treaters should bring necessary medications with them in case of an emergency and should not eat anything before a trusted adult has checked the label. 👻Choking Hazards. Parents and caregivers of children, especially young ones, should be mindful of potential choking hazards and should immediately remove items like gum, peanuts, hard candies or small toys from the Halloween bags. 👻Secure Your Stash: Some cannabis edibles can look just like regular candy. Keep all cannabis products sealed, labeled and stored safely out of reach of kids and pets. Don’t let sweet treats get mixed up. Check before you chew! Visit 🔗 https://lbcity.info/halloween2026 for more tips and resources or click the link in our bio. by @lbhealthdept
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👻 Get ready to say Boo 2 Flu! Dress up in costume and join us for our largest drive-thru flu vaccination clinic of the year: ⏰ Thursday, October 29, 2026, from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. 📍 Long Beach Department of Health and Services at 2525 Grand Ave, Long Beach 90813 Appointments are not required. Vaccine will be available on a first come, first served basis. For questions, please call (562) 570-2974. Can’t make it? No worries! We’ll be offering free flu vaccines at community clinics throughout the flu season. 🎃💉 🔗 Learn more and find additional flu clinic events at longbeach.gov/flu by @lbhealthdept

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