Although highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza (commonly known as the bird flu), has been a public health concern for years, recent developments have heightened media attention and public awareness. In […]
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By Paul Benson, Provincetown Independent | January 8, 2025 Pertussis, more commonly known as whooping cough for the piercing inhalations or “whoops” that punctuate its painful coughing attacks, has re-emerged […]
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Getting healthier in 2025 doesn’t start in the kitchen or the gym. On second thought, it does if you’re talking about hand washing before and after cooking a healthy meal […]
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The January 2025 issue of Wicked Wellness is here! This monthly flyer is inspired by relevant health awareness themes. Each edition discusses an important health topic, with helpful exercise tips […]
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Join us for a free, multi-week “Buried in Treasures” Workshop for help with compulsive acquiring, saving and hoarding! The course includes: January 2025 start dates are as follows: The time […]
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A “close contact” refers to someone who has been in close proximity to a person infectious with pertussis (whooping cough) and may have been exposed to the disease. It is […]
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The Massachusetts Alternative Septic System Test Center (MASSTC), a division of the Barnstable County Department of Health and Environment, continues to lead in wastewater innovation. With over 4,000 Innovative/Alternative septic […]
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December 17, 2024 (Barnstable, MA) – Barnstable County Department of Health and Environment is urging residents to take precautions as cases of pertussis, also known as whooping cough, continue to rise locally, […]
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The following shareables from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provide education for the general public regarding Pertussis and the importance of the vaccination in preventing disease spread. […]
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