The “Safe Sleep Environment” is a way to describe the position a baby is put down to sleep in, the area around where the baby is sleeping, and the surface they are put to sleep on. All of these areas are important for keeping a baby safe during sleep.

Safe Sleep is a term used to describe conditions that should be present each and every time a baby is put down to sleep. Safe Sleep practices can prevent Accidental Suffocation and reduce the risk of SIDS.

Halloween means candy. Children expect it. Parents provide it. The Health Department has tips for making it a healthier Halloween.

Information for Parents and Caregivers

Safe Sleep Information for Healthcare/Medical Providers

Noroviruses spread easily, causing more than 20 million gastroenteritis cases each year in the U.S. Wash your hands often and follow simple tips to stay virus-free.

School is back in session, and the Mecklenburg County Health Department and the Junior League of Charlotte are partnering once again to make sure that children have their required immunizations.