Harnett County,
North Carolina
North Carolina
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Thanksgiving Holiday Harnett County Government offices will be closed on Thursday, November 26 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. |
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Thanksgiving Holiday Harnett County Government offices will be closed on Friday, November 27 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. |
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Harnett County Board of Commissioners Work Session The Harnett County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session on Tuesday, December 1 at 9 a.m. in the County Administration Building at 420 McKinney Parkway, Lillington, NC. |
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Harnett County Board of Commissioners Meeting The Harnett County Board of Commissioners will hold their regular meeting on Monday, December 7 at 9 a.m. in the Commons Area Meeting Room, located at 309 W. Cornelius Harnett ... |
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Harnett County Board of Commissioners Work Session The Harnett County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session on Tuesday, December 15 at 9 a.m. in the County Administration Building at 420 McKinney Parkway, Lillington, NC. |
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Christmas Holiday Harnett County Government offices will be closed on Thursday, December 24 in observance of the Christmas holiday. |
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Christmas Holiday Harnett County Government offices will be closed on Friday, December 25 in observance of the Christmas holiday. |
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Christmas Holiday Harnett County Government offices will be closed on Monday, December 28 in observance of the Christmas holiday. |
Folic acid is a B vitamin. If a woman has enough folic acid in her body before and during pregnancy, it can help prevent major birth defects of the baby’s brain and spine.
All women of reproductive age should get 400 mcg of folic acid each day to get enough folic acid to help prevent some birth defects. Women need 400 micrograms (mcg) of folic acid every day. If taken BEFORE pregnancy, folic acid can prevent up to 70% of neural tube defects (NTDs) such as spina bifida and anencephaly
During early development, folic acid helps form the neural tube. Folic acid is very important because it can help prevent some major birth defects of the baby’s brain (anencephaly) and spine (spina bifida).
The Health Department has free multivitamins for women of childbearing potential, for more information contact our office at 910-893-7550 or click on the link below to view the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) web site. Frequently Asked Questions About Folic Acid
