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Lynn Kane posted an update in the group
Is our community healthy? 7 years, 3 months agoResources and News for Extreme Cold
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Lynn Kane posted an update in the group
Is our community healthy? 7 years, 3 months agoSome of the dangers associated with winter weather include hypothermia, frostbite, carbon monoxide poisoning, and injuries from heat sources. Hypothermia occurs when the body temperature falls below 95 degrees Fahrenheit. Frostbite is the freezing and subsequent destruction of body tissue that is likely to occur any time skin temperature gets…[Read more]
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Lynn Kane posted an update in the group
Is our community healthy? 7 years, 3 months 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] -
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Diseases Spread by Humans, Animals and Insects 7 years, 3 months agoSee the latest Flu Report from the Maryland Department of Health:
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Lynn Kane posted an update in the group
Diseases Spread by Humans, Animals and Insects 7 years, 3 months agoDuring the week ending November 10th, flu activity across the State slightly increased. Now is a great time to get your Flu Shot. Ask your provider for a flu shot. Many of the pharmacies in Allegany County provide the flu vaccine as well.
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Lynn Kane posted an update in the group
Diseases Spread by Humans, Animals and Insects 7 years, 3 months agoGet the Facts about the Flu:
https://phpa.health.maryland.gov/IDEHASharedDocuments/INFLUENZA_SEASONAL_2018.pdf
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Lynn Kane posted an update in the group
Diseases Spread by Humans, Animals and Insects 7 years, 3 months agoLyme disease
Lyme Disease is caused by Borrelia burgdorferi, a bacterium and transmitted by the bite of an infected black-legged tick (Ixodes scapularis) or deer tick, which must be attached to the skin for at least 24 hours for transmission to occur.
Not every tick bite causes Lyme disease.
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Lynn Kane posted an update in the group
Diseases Spread by Humans, Animals and Insects 7 years, 3 months agoLyme Disease is prevalent in Allegany County and surrounding areas. Learn more about Lyme:
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Jennifer Corder posted an update in the group
School Health Nursing 7 years, 3 months agoI am so impressed to see the work of the school nurses! Amazing to look at the data visualization tool, and overlay these measures: # medical visits per month versus # students returning to class after the medical visit. And kudos to elementary nurses, who appear to have highest volumes of these types of visits .
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MJoy posted an update in the group
Diseases Spread by Humans, Animals and Insects 7 years, 4 months agoThere was a story in the news about a British citizen who just died from rabies. He was on vacation in Morocco and was nipped by a cat. He sought medical care but was not given the vaccine needed to prevent rabies. He died on November 4. It is very rare but still so prevalent in other countries. Please seek treatment if you are bitten, licked or…[Read more]
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So sad. If your international travel takes you to the developing world outside the US, and if you’re planning to interact with animals, you really should consider getting the rabies vaccine beforehand. Otherwise, be sure to get a travel insurance policy that covers evacuation and medical treatments. These policies will allow you the opportunity to…[Read more]
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MJoy posted an update in the group
Diseases Spread by Humans, Animals and Insects 7 years, 4 months agoA family member went camping in August and a couple days after the trip noticed something on her stomach. She thought it was a bug bite and just ignored it but noticed a rash. It wasnt a bull eye rash but she went to have it checked out. The doctor didnt want to do anything! She was insistent and the doctor put her on antibiotics. Remember to…[Read more]
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