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STD Treatment Guide App Now Available for Android

The Android version of the 2015 STD Treatment Guidelines mobile application is now available here. The Android version has a new look...

Feb 03, 2016 | Alyssa Kitlas

National Influenza Vaccination Week: It’s Not Too Late to Promote Vaccination in...

For millions of people every flu season, the flu can mean a fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, muscle aches, fatigue,...

Dec 07, 2015 | Lisa McKeown

Live Map of World’s Air Pollution Now Available

Plume Labs has launched a new website and mobile phone app that tracks live air pollution levels. Users can check hour-by-hour to see...

Dec 03, 2015 | Katie Regan

CDC Releases Every Dose Every Day toolkit

The CDC has published a new online toolkit offering health care providers evidence-based strategies for improving medication adherence...

Oct 02, 2015 | Alyssa Kitlas

Help-2-Hep’s Free Helpline and App for Hepatitis C Patients

The non-profit Help-4-Hep has developed two free resources that provide information about the diagnosis and treatment of hepatitis C...

Sep 15, 2015 | Firdaus Arastu

EPA Launches School Indoor Air Quality Assessment Mobile App

EPA recently launched a new mobile app to help schools and school districts perform comprehensive indoor air quality (IAQ) facility...

Aug 19, 2015 | Katie Regan

CDC Releases 2016 Edition of the Yellow Book

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released the 2016 edition of CDC Health Information for International Travel,...

Jul 17, 2015 | Alyson Jordan

Vector Control Zika Virus: What Local Health Departments Need to Know Zika virus infection, which is primarily spread to humans through the Aedes species mosquito, has become a public health concern in the United States, particularly for pregnant women. While the majority of Zika virus infections reported in the United States are among individuals who have traveled to regions with ongoing Zika virus transmission, on February […] Feb 05, 2016 \| Alyson Jordan
STD Treatment Guide App Now Available for Android The Android version of the 2015 STD Treatment Guidelines mobile application is now available here. The Android version has a new look and an up-to-date design with the latest version of the Android OS. Both the Android and Apple versions of the mobile app now have the ability to receive Push Notifications that can be used to […] Feb 03, 2016 \| Alyssa Kitlas
National Influenza Vaccination Week: It’s Not Too Late to Promote Vaccination in Your Community For millions of people every flu season, the flu can mean a fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, muscle aches, fatigue, and miserable days spent in bed. However, the flu can be more serious. On average, more than 200,000 people are hospitalized each year in the United States due to flu complications. But […] Dec 07, 2015 \| Lisa McKeown
Live Map of World’s Air Pollution Now Available Plume Labs has launched a new website and mobile phone app that tracks live air pollution levels. Users can check hour-by-hour to see if it’s safe for outdoor activities or vulnerable populations to go outside. The map estimates hourly pollution levels in more than 200 metropolitan areas around the world using data from 11,000 measurement […] Dec 03, 2015 \| Katie Regan
CDC Releases Every Dose Every Day toolkit The CDC has published a new online toolkit offering health care providers evidence-based strategies for improving medication adherence among patients living with HIV. The Every Dose, Every Day toolkit features four HIV medication adherence e-learning modules, related resources and a mobile application. The topics covered include the benefits of antiretroviral therapy adherence, components of... Oct 02, 2015 \| Alyssa Kitlas
Help-2-Hep’s Free Helpline and App for Hepatitis C Patients The non-profit Help-4-Hep has developed two free resources that provide information about the diagnosis and treatment of hepatitis C and peer support and self-care services. Help-4-Hep offers support for people with questions about hepatitis C and the healthcare providers who serve them. It also provides many resources through the Support Partnership, a network of nationally […] Sep 15, 2015 \| Firdaus Arastu
EPA Launches School Indoor Air Quality Assessment Mobile App EPA recently launched a new mobile app to help schools and school districts perform comprehensive indoor air quality (IAQ) facility assessments to protect the health of children and school staff. The School IAQ Assessment mobile app is a one-stop shop for accessing guidance from EPA’s IAQ Tools for Schools Action Kit. Aug 19, 2015 \| Katie Regan
CDC Releases 2016 Edition of the Yellow Book The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released the 2016 edition of CDC Health Information for International Travel, commonly known as the Yellow Book. Nicknamed for its yellow cover and published biennially, the book is the ultimate guide for healthy international travel. The most recent version includes updated sections on emerging diseases such […] Jul 17, 2015 \| Alyson Jordan