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Johnston County public health officer outlines vaccines, Narcan and upcoming programs at Smithfield meeting
Summary
Kamitha Fullwood of Johnston County Public Health updated the council and residents on available services including flu and COVID vaccinations, diabetes self‑management programs, free Narcan distribution, and upcoming collaborative initiatives; she encouraged residents to use county resources.
Kamitha Fullwood, population health officer with the Johnston County Public Health Department, addressed the Town of Smithfield council and residents to review public‑health resources available locally.
Fullwood described current offerings — seasonal flu vaccines and COVID vaccine availability — and described upcoming diabetes self‑management programs. She also reminded residents that the county distributes free Narcan (opioid overdose reversal medication) for individuals who want it in their homes or emergency kits. Fullwood said the health department maintains collaborative countywide meetings to coordinate services and offered to return to council meetings for periodic updates.
The mayor and council thanked Fullwood for the outreach and encouraged residents to contact the Johnston County Public Health Department at its Brightleaf Boulevard office for access to services.
