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Lynn Kane posted an update in the group
Is our community healthy? 7 years, 4 months agoOctober and November are great times to get your flu shot!!
Want to see whats going on with the flu across the State?
Check out these web sites…
MDH Fluwatch:
https://phpa.health.maryland.gov/influenza/fluwatch/Pages/Home.aspx
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I like this file, lots of helpful info.
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I just reviewed all the documents and found them useful. Now I have a question. What makes pregnant women at higher risk for STD/STI?
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The pregnant woman who has an untreated STI/STD is placing her fetus at risk. Many of these germs can pass to the baby and cause harm to the baby, and therefore pregnancy is a higher risk category. I do not know of other rationales, maybe we will hear from someone else.
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That makes sense, thanks.
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Lynn Kane posted an update in the group
Is our community healthy? 7 years, 5 months agoCheck out the 2017 Vital Statistics report to see how our community and State are doing in various health measures:
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Lynn Kane posted an update in the group
Is our community healthy? 7 years, 5 months agoDon’t forget Marylander’s and surrounding communities to join for for Walk Maryland Day.
Marylanders Are Challenged To Participate In Walk Maryland Day
Celebrating Our State’s Official Exercise, While Promoting Improved HealthBALTIMORE, MD (Oct. 3, 2018) – Governor Larry Hogan proclaimed Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2018 the fourth annual Walk Mar…[Read more]
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Jennifer Corder posted an update in the group
STD’s and STI’s: What’s going on down there? 7 years, 5 months agoI was thinking it might be good to clarify the distinction between an STD (D for disease) and and STI (I for infection).
A disease is associated with signs or symptoms (in the case of sexually transmitted diseases this can include a discharge, pain with urination, pelvic and abdominal pain, sores, etc).
The fact is, it is possible (and common) to…[Read more]-
I really hope parents and health professionals are helping young to understand this. Thanks.
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Chrissy B uploaded the file: STD rates in Allegany County to
STD’s and STI’s: What’s going on down there? 7 years, 5 months agoMany people have asked, do we really have that many STD’s in our area? The attachment shows our rates of chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis for the year 2017.
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Click on the uploaded file to view
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Chrissy B posted an update in the group
STD’s and STI’s: What’s going on down there? 7 years, 5 months agoDo you have a question and want to ask anonymously? Text the STD nurse at (301)-268-3260 or call (301)-759-5125 Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00am to 4:30pm.
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Wow! What a great service! Will you be able to answer the anonymous questions on this forum, so that others may also learn? Or are you planning to respond to the text messages themselves?
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Great question! I would like to do both to spread awareness.
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