Public Health
October 15th, is Latino Aids Awareness Day
October 15 is National Latino AIDS Awareness Day (NLAAD). This day marks an
opportunity to increase awareness of the devastating effects of AIDS in the
Latino community. Your risk of getting HIV or passing it to someone else
depends on several things. Do you know what they are?
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October 6, 2008 11:07 am
October 6, 2008 11:07 am
Fight the Flu - Drive Through!
Washtenaw County Public
Health is teaming up with Huron Valley Ambulance to offer “drive-through”
flu vaccinations on Saturday, November 8, 2008. This unique clinic provides
a convenient opportunity
for adults to protect themselves from seasonal
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October 6, 2008 1:33 pm
October 6, 2008 1:33 pm
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Mammograms are our most powerful breast cancer detection tool, they don't
prevent cancer but they can save lives by finding breast cancer as early as
possible. With advances in creening, diagnosis, and treatment, the death
rate for breast cancer has declined by about 20% over the past decade...
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October 1, 2008 8:37 am
October 1, 2008 8:37 am
Seasonal Flu and What You Should Know
Influenza (commonly called the “flu”) is a contagious respiratory illness
caused by influenza viruses. It can cause mild to severe illness, and at
times can lead to death. It is primarily spread when an infected person
coughs near a susceptible person. The best way to prevent the flu is by
getting a flu vaccination each year.
[more]
October 1, 2008 8:00 am
October 1, 2008 8:00 am
Safe Kids Are Seen on Halloween
Halloween should be filled with surprise and enjoyment, and following some
common sense practices can keep events safer and more fun. Have you thought
about bringing a cell phone for quick communication? How about making sure
children eat a good meal before going out...
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September 30, 2008 3:57 pm
September 30, 2008 3:57 pm
Health Alert -- Severe Shortage of Rabies Vaccine!
The Center for Disease Control and the Michigan Department of Community
Health have notified the Washtenaw County Public Health Department (WCPHD)
that there is a severe shortage of the human rabies vaccine. This is due to
decreased production.
[more]
August 25, 2008 3:05 pm
August 25, 2008 3:05 pm
Fight the Bite!
West Nile virus has been found in 2 more dead birds in late
September, one bird in Pittsfield Township (48108 zip code) and the
other in York Township (48160 zip code). West Nile will continue
to circulate in the community until the first hard frost, so protect
yourself and your family from mosquito bites. Please report all dead
birds to the West Nile hotline.
[more]
May 14, 2008 12:00 am
May 14, 2008 12:00 am
It's Not too Late to Get Fresh Fruits and Veggies!
Soaring gas prices and increasing interest in locally grown food
may be fueling the record numbers of shoppers to the Downtown Ypsilanti
Farmers’ Market. In its third season and with even more vendors,
events, and community partners, the market
[more]
May 2, 2008 1:37 pm
May 2, 2008 1:37 pm
