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http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/hd 24-02-2010 17:00:14
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Did you know swallowing even a small amount of water contaminated with diarrhea germs can make you sick for up to 3 weeks? Don’t swallow water at the pool or splash pad!
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#healthyswimming #swimhealthyVA
May Fight the Bite Awareness Month in Fairfax County. We encourage everyone to take preventative actions to prevent tick and mosquito bites. Read how you can #FightTheBite : bit.ly/44WlSmb
Help prevent children from getting in your backyard pool unsupervised. Install four-sided fencing which fully encloses the pool and separates it from the house, with self-closing and self-latching gates.
Find more information from Va Dept of Health: bit.ly/3UQTGMI
HCPs: Your strong recommendation for vaccination during pregnancy is one of the main contributors to vaccination uptake.
Share the benefits of vaccination during pregnancy with the patients in your care and visit: bit.ly/4bDae1J
#PrenatalHealth #BlackMaternalHealth
Millions of Americans have #hepatitisC , a leading cause of liver cancer, but many don’t know they’re infected. The good news is that hepatitis C can be cured — so talk to your doctor about getting tested. bit.ly/46kvaZv?utm_so…
On #NationalHepatitisTestingDay let’s raise awareness of #HepB and #HepC and encourage everyone to learn their status. Encourage #Hepatitis testing TODAY and beyond! bit.ly/3N1fHne?utm_so…