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Why romaine lettuce keeps getting recalled for E. coli contamination
again, just in time for Thanksgiving, millions of people have been told their romaine lettuce might be contaminated with a toxic strain of E. coli bacteria, that it’s potentially deadly, and that they should throw it away immediately and sanitize the fresh-produce drawer of their refrigerator.
11/26/19 at 4:18 pm 52 E. Coli, Food Recalls, Romaine Lettuce Washington Post
Food Safety Tips for the Holidays
ing with family and friends is part of many holiday celebrations. Follow these simple tips from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) to help prevent food poisoning, or foodborne illness, during the holidays.
11/26/19 at 4:06 pm 41 Food Safety, foodborne illness, Holiday s Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
What You Need to Know about Vaping
here for detailed information from the CDC about health concerns due to vaping. For information on how to quit, click here to go to the Massachusetts Tobacco Cessation and Prevention Program (MTCP) Learn about the ban On September 24, 2019, the Governor declared a public health emergency in response to the outbreak of severe […]
10/3/19 at 1:04 pm 262 lung injury, Vaping, vaping ban
Frequently Asked Influenza (Flu) Questions: 2019-2020 Season
ecommends annual influenza vaccination for everyone 6 months and older with any licensed, influenza vaccine that is appropriate for the recipient’s age and health status.
9/24/19 at 4:21 pm 261 Flu Vaccine, Influenza Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
Here’s what you should know about measles, after a warning last week
e United States as of Feb. 21, the CDC has confirmed 159 cases so far this year in 10 states: California, Colorado, Connecticut, Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, New York, Oregon, Texas, and Washington. That compares to 372 cases last year. Here’s what you should know.
3/6/19 at 12:56 pm 837 Measles, Vaccination, Vaccines Boston Globe
Damaged lungs, degraded muscles: Why flu makes you feel so bad
l know the symptoms of influenza infection include fever, cough, sore throat, muscle aches, headaches and fatigue. But just what causes all the havoc? What is going on in your body as you fight the flu?We all know the symptoms of influenza infection include fever, cough, sore throat, muscle aches, headaches and fatigue. But just what causes all […]
1/2/19 at 12:41 pm 817 flu, Influenza
CDC: Natural Disasters and Severe Weather
how to prevent cold-related health problems and protect yourself during all stages of a winter storm.
1/2/19 at 12:10 pm 865 cold, Storm Preparedness, weather, Winter Storms
FDA unveils sweeping anti-tobacco effort to reduce underage vaping and smoking
vember 15th, the Food and Drug Administration launched a multi-pronged attack on the rising underage use of tobacco products, imposing sales restrictions on flavored e-cigarettes and announcing plans to ban menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars.
11/20/18 at 4:51 pm 913 E-Cigarettes, FDA Ban, Tobacco, Vaping Washington Post
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