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Annie joined the group What matters to you? 5 years, 8 months ago

Annie joined the group Diseases Spread by Humans, Animals and Insects 5 years, 8 months ago

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Alexis Jackson joined the group Diseases Spread by Humans, Animals and Insects 5 years, 9 months ago

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MJoy posted an update in the group Diseases Spread by Humans, Animals and Insects 5 years, 9 months ago

Dont forget that with the hot weather comes more chances of wild animal exposure. Protect your pets and yourself from rabies by making sure your pet is current on its rabies vaccination!

MJoy uploaded the file: How to check your pets for ticks to Diseases Spread by Humans, Animals and Insects 5 years, 9 months ago

Great display of where ticks can hide on your pet.

Denise Halterman joined the group What matters to you? 5 years, 10 months ago

Richard Kerns joined the group What matters to you? 5 years, 11 months ago

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MJoy posted an update in the group Diseases Spread by Humans, Animals and Insects 5 years, 12 months ago

Use Insect Repellent

Use EPA-registered insect repellents with one of the following active ingredients: DEET, picaridin, IR3535, oil of lemon eucalyptus (OLE), para-menthane-diol (PMD), or 2-undecanone. Find an EPA-registered insect repellent that’s right for you.
The effectiveness of insect repellents not registered with the EPA, including s…[Read more]

Susan Stewart replied 5 years, 12 months ago

Thank you, this is very informative.

MJoy posted an update in the group Diseases Spread by Humans, Animals and Insects 5 years, 12 months ago

We cannot easily forecast how severe each tick season will be. However, we do know that every year hundreds of thousands of people are bitten by ticks and get sick. Therefore, people should be aware that ticks could be in the areas where they live, work and play. Everyone should take steps to help protect themselves and their loved ones, including…[Read more]

Jenn joined the group What matters to you? 6 years, 1 month ago

Paula McKenzie joined the group Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT) 6 years, 1 month ago

MJoy uploaded the file: Adopt these health pet habits to Diseases Spread by Humans, Animals and Insects 6 years, 1 month ago

Remember to always research the pet you are considering for the family. Sometimes they are just not the right fit.

MJoy posted an update in the group Diseases Spread by Humans, Animals and Insects 6 years, 1 month ago

Eleven people infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Typhimurium have been reported from eight states.
One person has been hospitalized and no deaths have been reported.
Epidemiologic and laboratory evidence indicate that contact with pet hedgehogs is the likely source of this outbreak.
In interviews, 10 (91%) of 11 ill people reported…[Read more]