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Lynn Kane posted an update in the group
Is our community healthy? 6 years agoUrgent Message:
“Temperatures are expected to plummet across Maryland this Thanksgiving weekend,” said Maryland Department of Health Deputy Secretary for Public Health Fran Phillips. “If you must go outside, prevent cold-related illness, like hypothermia, by wearing layers and protecting your nose, ears, toes, and fingers. If you’re leaving…[Read more] -
Jennifer Corder posted an update in the group
STD’s and STI’s: What’s going on down there? 6 years agoI noticed in your uploaded files that we are seeing increases in cases of chlamydia and gonorrhea in Allegany County. Have you noticed any increase in the number of people seeking to be tested? In your experience, what % of people seeking to be tested are having symptoms of disease, and what % is not having any symptoms at all, but are just concerned?
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Great questions! I do not believe there has been an increase in any specific population seeking testing. In my experience, about half of the individuals that present to clinic for a routine screening and test positive for chlamydia and/or gonorrhea are not having symptoms.
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Lynn Kane posted an update in the group
Is our community healthy? 6 years agoConcerned about getting vaccines?
The Association of State and Territorial Health Officials issued press release expressing alarm that declining vaccination rates are putting Americans at risk for flu and other potentially deadly…[Read more]
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From this article you posted I will just re-post this important quote identifying the need to present facts to worried parents when it comes to vaccinating their children.
“The health concerns that parents have over the risks of vaccination need to be addressed with compassion and with care, but also with facts so that informed decisions can be…[Read more]
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Lynn Kane posted an update in the group
Is our community healthy? 6 years agoSee the latest Flu Report from the Maryland Department of Health:
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Lynn Kane posted an update in the group
Is our community healthy? 6 years agoDid you know you can get involved with letting the Maryland Department of Health know about Flu in the community. Go to MDH Fluwatch to find out more…
https://phpa.health.maryland.gov/influenza/fluwatch/Pages/Home.aspx-
Hi Lynn! Is there a way to see this by county? It would be interesting to see what the cases are like across the state vs. the state as a whole.
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Hi Dorian!
Thanks for commenting..
I will look around and see if I can find by county cases and rates. If I am able I will post the source. Lynn
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MJoy posted an update in the group
Is our community healthy? 6 years, 1 month agoI just saw the report that they had the first confirmed case of flu reported in Maryland!
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Lynn Kane posted an update in the group
Is our community healthy? 6 years, 1 month agoWhat are the benefits of flu vaccination?
• Flu vaccination can keep you from getting sick with flu.
• Flu vaccination can reduce the risk of flu-associated hospitalization for children, working age adults, and older adults.
• Flu vaccination is an important preventive tool for people with chronic health conditions.
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Lynn Kane posted an update in the group
Is our community healthy? 6 years, 1 month 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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