Even though the bait and vaccine pose a minimal risk to people and pets, pet owners are asked to keep their pets confined or on a leash during the baiting and for two weeks thereafter.
Homeowners who see raccoons on their property may request that the property be baited by calling the Department of Health at 410-222-7168 before Aug. 28. For more information, go to aahealth.org.
Free newsletter/magazine
Presented by the Anne Arundel County Department of Health's Learn to Live program, the newsletter Building Blocks discusses ADHD in young children and provides tips and resources to help child care providers and parents.
Free copies of HIM (Health Ideas for Men) magazine are available at the Department of Health, J. Howard Beard Health Services Building, 3 Harry S. Truman Parkway, Annapolis. The magazine features articles on exercises that encourage fitness, eating healthy while dining out, quit smoking and preventing skin cancer. HIM also can be requested by calling the Learn to Live Line, 410-222-7979, or go to LearnToLiveHealthy.org.
Senior services directory
The free 2009-2010 edition of "Services for Seniors, Adults With Disabilities and Caregivers" is available at the Heritage Office Complex, 2666 Riva Road, fourth floor, Annapolis, and the Anne Arundel County Department of Aging and Disabilities' seven senior activity centers, county public libraries and Giant Food stores. For additional information, call Maryland Access Point/Information and Assistance at 410-222-4257.
Baby care kits
Free pregnancy and baby care kits are available through The Department of Health and the Healthy Babies Coalition. To order the kits visit www.aahealthybabies.org or call 1-877-817-8687.
