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Remembering the 1918 Influenza Pandemic

by SADM on Wednesday May 23rd, 2018 with No Comments

Remembering the 1918 Influenza Pandemic Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, CDC This year marks the 100th anniversary of the 1918 influenza pandemic that swept the globe in what is still one of the deadliest disease outbreaks in recorded history. … Read More

Comunidad al día, Influenza vaccine this season

by SADM on Tuesday October 31st, 2017 with No Comments

Comunidad al día, Influenza vaccine this season SADM #75 Nov/Dic 2017 Paula Thaqi, MD, Director, Florida Health Department for Broward County As winter flu season approaches, a new study shows that getting a flu shot “significantly reduced” the risk of children dying from influenza virus, according to the Centers for Read more ….

Are You at High Risk for Serious Illness from the Flu ?

by SADM on Wednesday November 16th, 2016 with No Comments

Are You at High Risk for Serious Illness from the Flu ? Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Some people are at high risk for serious flu complications, including young children, older people, pregnant women and people with certain health … Read More

Huracanes August 27, 2020
Usted no puede detener una tormenta tropical o un huracán, pero puede tomar medidas ahora para protegerse y proteger a su familia.
La <em>Salmonella</em> y los huevos July 21, 2020
Los huevos son uno de los alimentos más nutritivos y económicos que nos ofrece la naturaleza. Pero es importante que tenga cuidado cuando manipule y prepare huevos y productos de huevo frescos.
Julio, mes de concientización de AFM July 20, 2020
La mielitis flácida aguda (MFA, o AFM, por sus siglas en inglés) es una afección neurológica rara, pero grave. Afecta el sistema nervioso, en particular el área de la médula espinal llamada materia gris, lo cual causa que los músculos y reflejos del cuerpo se debiliten.

CDC Issues Framework for Resuming Safe and Responsible Cruise Ship Passenger Operations October 30, 2020
Today the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a Framework for Conditional Sailing Order that introduces a phased approach for the safe and responsible resumption of passenger cruises.
CDC Opens New South America Regional Office in Brazil October 30, 2020
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) today opened its new South America regional office in Brasilia, Brazil. The new regional office strengthens CDC’s ability to meet its mission of protecting Americans by responding more rapidly to health threats wherever they occur and building key relationships to tackle shared health priorities.
National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week: Get the Facts – and Get Your Home and Child Tested October 24, 2020
U.S. health, housing, and environmental agencies warn that some 3.6 million U.S. families risk permanent harm to their children because their homes are contaminated with lead-based paint.