Michael C. Caldwell, MD, MPH, Commissioner
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- Prenatal Vitamin Safety
- Prescription Medication
Why Flu Vaccination Matters (CDC)
This video demonstrates how flu vaccination can protect your family from sickness, hospitalization and death as told by the families of those affected by influenza. You can watch this video produced by the CDC on YouTube by clicking on the following link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EVeadEehX5U
Stop Germs, Stay Healthy!
"Stop Germs, Stay Healthy!" and its message to stay home when sick is a public education campaign by Public Health - Seattle & King County that encourages and supports healthy behaviors that are effective in limiting the spread of respiratory illnesses such as colds and influenza. You can watch the video on YouTube by clicking on the following link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e-dvps5dObI
Put Your Hands Together
"Scientists estimate that people are not washing their hands often or well enough and may transmit up to 80% of all infections by their hands. From doorknobs to animals to food, harmful germs can live on almost everything. Handwashing may be your single most important act to help stop the spread of infection and stay healthy." Taken from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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Act Against Aids - Get the Facts
Despite advances in testing and treatment, HIV and AIDS still pose a major threat to all Americans who engage in unsafe sex or drug use, or neglect to undergo testing. We are pleased to support the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Act Against AIDS campaign.
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Water Fluoridation
"CDC studies show that widespread water fluoridation prevents cavities and saves money. Economic analysis found that every $1 invested in fluoridation yields nearly a $38 savings in dental costs. Fluoridation protects teeth when delivered through the water supply to children during the tooth forming years and for all ages throughout life." Taken from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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This is Public Health
Watch the following video, created for the "This is Public Health Campaign" by the Association of Schools of Public Health (ASPH), to learn about what public health means. You can watch the embedded video below or click on the following link to watch the video on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bpu42LmLo4U
Carbon Monoxide - The Quiet Killer
Watch the following video, released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning. You can watch the embedded video below or click on the following link to watch the video on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GGOvPi7CgF0
Why Don't We Do It In Our Sleeves?
Many diseases are spread when people cough and sneeze into their hands – and germs spread to everything they touch. The following video shows a better way to cover your cough!
Click on the following link to watch the video on the website of ORL Productions: http://www.coughsafe.com/media.html
Aquatic Safety
This ABC News 7 – Pasadena special features Aquatic Safety and highlights pool safety steps you can take to provide a safe swimming environment for friends and family.
Click on the following link to watch the video on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UWRbfSlXna4
Pouring on the Pounds
The following YouTube video from New York City Department of Health shows what it means to drink sugar.
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