Harnett County,
North Carolina
North Carolina
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Harnett County Board of Commissioners Work Session The Harnett County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session on Tuesday, April 27 at 9 a.m. in the Board Chambers at the Harnett County Resource Center & Library. |
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Jetport Committee Meeting The Jetport Committee Meeting scheduled for April 29, 2021 has been cancelled. |
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Harnett County Board of Commissioners Meeting The Harnett County Board of Commissioners will hold a meeting on Monday, May 3 at 9 a.m. in the Board Chambers at the Harnett County Resource Center & Library. |
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Harnett County Planning Board *Due to the COVID-19 Restrictions set forth by Governor Roy Cooper and the Face Covering Proclamation adopted by the Harnett County Commissioners, face coverings and social distancing practices will be ... |
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Harnett County Development Review Board The Harnett County Development Review Board will hold their regular meeting at 9 a.m. Currently this meeting is being held through electronic correspondence. Information on how to interact will be ... |
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Patriots Park Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Mark your 📅 for May 5 at 11am! We are excited to announce the opening of Patriots Park, located at 721 Ponderosa Road in Cameron. Join us in-person for a ... |
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Harnett County Board of Adjustment *Due to the COVID-19 Restrictions set forth by Governor Roy Cooper and the Face Covering Proclamation adopted by the Harnett County Commissioners, face coverings and social distancing practices will be ... |
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Harnett County Board of Commissioners Work Session The Harnett County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session on Tuesday, May 11 at 9 a.m. in the Board Chambers at the Harnett County Resource Center & Library. ... |
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
