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Hepatitis C can be cured. Get tested. Get treated. 6 years, 3 months ago -
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Patricia Tichnell posted an update in the group
Hepatitis C can be cured. Get tested. Get treated. 6 years, 3 months agoIn the U.S., the most common types are Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, and Hepatitis C. Complete this quick, easy on-line assessment to see if you should be vaccinated and/or tested for viral hepatitis. https://www.cdc.gov/hepatitis/RiskAssessment/start.html
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This is an interesting risk assessment tool! I learned quite a bit by taking it. Thank you for sharing it.
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Hepatitis C can be cured. Get tested. Get treated. 6 years, 3 months ago -
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Lynn Kane posted an update in the group
Is our community healthy? 6 years, 3 months agoStopping the “Invisible Killer”
Author:
Becki Willmer, CSN
Thursday, November 29, 2018
Cold weather easily brings to mind hot chocolate, roaring fires, and snowmen, but the winter months also bring an increase in carbon monoxide poisonings….Every year in the United States, carbon monoxide poisoning is responsible for more than 430 deaths and…[Read more]-
This is a good reminder, thanks Lynn
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MJoy posted an update in the group
Diseases Spread by Humans, Animals and Insects 6 years, 3 months agoAsian Longhorned Tick Spreading Widely in U.S.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is working with public health, agricultural, and academic experts to understand the possible threat posed by the spread of the Asian longhorned tick (Haemaphysalis longicornis) in several U.S. states since its discovery in 2017, according to today’s M…[Read more]
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The part of this that is most concerning to me is the possibility that human disease will be transmitted by this tick.
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A National Veterinary Services Laboratory test has confirmed the presence of the Haemaphysalis longicornis tick, also known as the East Asian tick, the longhorned tick, and the bush tick, in Maryland. This is the first confirmed sighting of this tick species in the state. The longhorned tick was found on a white-tailed deer in Washington County…[Read more]
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MJoy posted an update in the group
Worksite Wellness 6 years, 3 months agoHealthier Holidays in 1 – 2 – 3
Few Americans get enough physical activity, and many don’t eat a healthful diet. The winter holidays can be a great time to think about your goals for the year ahead. Follow these tips to jump start your resolutions, and be your healthiest self this holiday season.1. Stay active.
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Food for Thought 6 years, 3 months agoOutbreak of E. coli Infections Linked to Romaine Lettuce
Based on new information, CDC is narrowing its warning to consumers. CDC is advising that U.S. consumers not eat and retailers and restaurants not serve or sell any romaine lettuce harvested from the Central Coastal growing regions of northern and central California. If you do not know…[Read more]
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Alison Robinson posted an update in the group
STD’s and STI’s: What’s going on down there? 6 years, 3 months agoWhile people don’t think about it. Mosquitos are more than just a nuisance, they too can carry diseases. Zika can be sexually transmitted from a person who has Zika to his or her sex partners, even while they are not symptomatic. While we aren’t in mosquito season yet, it’s right around the corner, not to mention many Americans seek warmer…[Read more]
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Brenda Caldwell posted an update in the group
Food for Thought 6 years, 3 months agoCan you recognize the symptoms of E. coli infection? Symptoms of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) infections vary from person to person, but often include severe stomach cramps and bloody diarrhea. If there is fever, it is usually not very high (less than 101 degrees Fahrenheit). Most people with STEC infections will begin feeling ill 3 – 4 d…[Read more]
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Brenda Caldwell posted an update in the group
Food for Thought 6 years, 3 months agoClick here for information on the current E. coli outbreak relating to romaine lettuce from the Northern and Central growing regions of California. Learn how to keep you and your loved ones safe! https://health.maryland.gov/allegany/Pages/Temp-Romaine-E-Coli.aspx
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