The Essential Elements of Local Public Health provides updates and information from NACCHO’s Environmental Health and Infectious Disease portfolios.
The Environmental Working Group (EWG) released the latest update of its Tap Water Database, detailing contaminants in nearly 50,000...
Oct 30, 2019 | Michelle Shapiro
AIDSinfo released a new fact sheet providing information about heart disease for people living with HIV, including risk factors,...
Oct 28, 2019 | Kim Rodgers
From December 1-7, 2019, we observe National Influenza Vaccination Week (NIVW) to remind people six months and older that it’s not too...
Oct 24, 2019 | Kim Rodgers
Parents consider health professionals their most trusted source of information when it comes to vaccines. When talking to parents...
With recent outbreaks of measles across the U.S., ensuring parents have access to accurate and credible information about vaccines is...
When a novel or targeted multi-drug resistant organism (MDRO) or resistance mechanism is identified, local public health must act...
Oct 24, 2019 | Christina Baum
In mid-September, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) hosted Current Issues in Vaccines Fall 2019 to discuss the following: HPV...
The U.S. officially eliminated measles nearly 20 years ago. Yet, this year, more than 1,100 cases have been reported, despite being...
Vaccines are a notable public health achievement, which have helped to significantly reduce childhood morbidity, mortality and disease...
The Environmental Working Group (EWG) released the latest update of its Tap Water Database, detailing contaminants in nearly 50,000 water utilities in every state.
AIDSinfo released a new fact sheet providing information about heart disease for people living with HIV, including risk factors, symptoms, and treatment. Visit the Understanding HIV/AIDS section of the AIDSinfo website to browse the complete collection of AIDSinfo’s consumer education materials, including fact sheets, infographics, and an HIV glossary. Visit infoSIDA to view the materials in...
From December 1-7, 2019, we observe National Influenza Vaccination Week (NIVW) to remind people six months and older that it’s not too late to get a flu vaccine. To help promote this important information in your communities, check out the below resources from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Parents consider health professionals their most trusted source of information when it comes to vaccines. When talking to parents about vaccines, it's important to make a strong, effective recommendation and allow time for parents to ask questions.
With recent outbreaks of measles across the U.S., ensuring parents have access to accurate and credible information about vaccines is key to increasing vaccine acceptance. As a trusted source of information about vaccines, healthcare professionals can play a key role in establishing trust and educating parents and patients on the important role that vaccines play […]
When a novel or targeted multi-drug resistant organism (MDRO) or resistance mechanism is identified, local public health must act quickly to prevent its spread, implementing CDC’s Containment Strategy.
In mid-September, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) hosted Current Issues in Vaccines Fall 2019 to discuss the following: HPV vaccine for 27- to 45-year olds: Routine recommendation? PCV13 vaccine for older adults: Is it making a difference? Influenza vaccine: A rough year Meningococcal B vaccine: When do you need a booster dose?
The U.S. officially eliminated measles nearly 20 years ago. Yet, this year, more than 1,100 cases have been reported, despite being preventable by vaccine. The CDC says the majority of cases are among those who were not vaccinated.
Vaccines are a notable public health achievement, which have helped to significantly reduce childhood morbidity, mortality and disease outbreaks. Although science supports their effectiveness, misinformation and hesitancy still exists. In September, APHA hosted a webinar to explore effective strategies to address vaccine hesitancy and misinformation.
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NACCHO, with support from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), released a funding opportunity for The Improving...
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