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MJoy posted an update in the group Is our community healthy? 6 years, 1 month ago

I just saw the report that they had the first confirmed case of flu reported in Maryland!

Patricia Tichnell joined the group STD’s and STI’s: What’s going on down there? 6 years, 1 month ago

Patricia Tichnell joined the group Is our community healthy? 6 years, 1 month ago

Lynn Kane posted an update in the group Is our community healthy? 6 years, 1 month ago

What 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.
• Vaccination helps protect…[Read more]

Lynn Kane posted an update in the group Is our community healthy? 6 years, 1 month ago

October 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
Flu…[Read more]

Chrissy B uploaded the file: The Lowdown to preventing STD's to STD’s and STI’s: What’s going on down there? 6 years, 1 month ago

Jennifer Corder replied 6 years, 1 month ago

I like this file, lots of helpful info.
Susan Stewart replied 6 years, 1 month ago

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?
Jennifer Corder replied 6 years, 1 month ago

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.
Susan Stewart replied 6 years, 1 month ago

That makes sense, thanks.

Lynn Kane joined the group STD’s and STI’s: What’s going on down there? 6 years, 1 month ago

Lynn Kane posted an update in the group Is our community healthy? 6 years, 1 month ago

Check out the 2017 Vital Statistics report to see how our community and State are doing in various health measures:

https://health.maryland.gov/vsa/Pages/reports.aspx

Lynn Kane posted an update in the group Is our community healthy? 6 years, 1 month ago

Don’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 Health

BALTIMORE, MD (Oct. 3, 2018) – Governor Larry Hogan proclaimed Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2018 the fourth annual Walk Mar…[Read more]

Susan Stewart joined the group STD’s and STI’s: What’s going on down there? 6 years, 1 month ago

Jennifer Corder posted an update in the group STD’s and STI’s: What’s going on down there? 6 years, 1 month ago

I 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]