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Prevent to Protect: January is National Birth Defects Prevention Month

By Sara Lyons, NACCHO Program Analyst, Health and Disability Every four and half minutes a baby is born with a birth defect in the...

Jan 20, 2017 | Anastasia Sonneman

  • Cook County Launches “Fight the Bite” Campaign to Combat Zika

    Local health departments (LHDs) across the nation continue to respond to and brace for cases of Zika. Although the mosquitoes that...

    Oct 10, 2016 | Erin Laird

  • 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...

    Feb 05, 2016 | Alyson Jordan

    • Vector Control

    Lyme Disease Awareness Month 2021: Resources to look out for from CDC

    In recognition of Lyme Disease Awareness Month, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) urges people to “Get the tips to stop the ticks!”

    May 10, 2021 | Anu Varma

    Vector Control

    Eastern Equine Encephalitis: What to Know

    Eastern equine encephalitis virus (EEEV) is a mosquito-borne virus that is rarely seen in humans.

    Sep 27, 2019 | Kim Rodgers

    Hazards & Health Effects, Vector Control

    Insect Repellent Use Guide

    Insect repellents are substances that, when used as directed, can reduce tick, mosquito, and other insect bites. Preventing bites will help you avoid disease-causing pathogens carried by these animals. This brief guide from the Northeast Regional Center for Excellence in Vector-Borne Diseases (NEVBD) provides information on how repellents work, when you should use them, addresses common...

    Aug 23, 2019 | Michelle Shapiro

    Tools & Resources, Vector Control

    Tick Surveillance Tools for Local Health Departments

    By Anna Perea, Policy and Communications Lead, Bacterial Diseases Branch, Division of Vector-Borne Diseases, National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention The distribution of ticks and the pathogens they can transmit change over time. As a result, the likelihood of people coming in contact with ticks also changes over space […]

    May 15, 2019 | Michelle Shapiro

    Tools & Resources, Vector Control

    National Mosquito Control Awareness Week: Protect Yourself and Your Community

    By Elisabeth Martinez, Intern, and Chelsea Gridley-Smith, Senior Program Analyst, NACCHO With the arrival of summer and Fourth of July festivities just around the corner, many people are spending more time outside. The rising temperatures invite a host of disease vectors, including mosquitoes, so proper protection is key. You can play an important role in preventing […]

    Jun 27, 2018 | Michelle Shapiro

    Prevent to Protect: January is National Birth Defects Prevention Month

    By Sara Lyons, NACCHO Program Analyst, Health and Disability Every four and half minutes a baby is born with a birth defect in the United States. In an effort to address this serious public health issue, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) celebrates National Birth Defects Prevention Month every January. This year’s theme […]

    Jan 20, 2017 | Anastasia Sonneman

    Cook County Launches “Fight the Bite” Campaign to Combat Zika

    Local health departments (LHDs) across the nation continue to respond to and brace for cases of Zika. Although the mosquitoes that carry Zika do not thrive in Cook County, Illinois, the Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) is taking a proactive role in raising awareness about the virus among residents. Through a campaign launched […]

    Oct 10, 2016 | Erin Laird

    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

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