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07/16/24 Public Health Education Topic: Hepatitis B, Perinatal
Per CDC: What is hepatitis B? Hepatitis B is a serious liver infection caused by the hepatitis B virus. When babies become infected with...
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Jul 16, 20241 min read


07/12/24 Public Health Education Topic: Hepatitis B
Per the CDC: Hepatitis B is a vaccine-preventable liver infection caused by HBV. HBV is transmitted when blood, semen, or another body...
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Jul 12, 20242 min read


07/09/24 Public Health Education Topic: Bioterrorism
Per Ready.gov Biological agents are organisms or toxins that can kill or disable people, livestock and crops. Biological events can...
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Jul 9, 20241 min read


07/05/24 Public Health Education Topic: Anthrax
Per CDC Overview Anthrax is a serious disease usually caused by Bacillus anthracis bacteria. It's found naturally in soil around the...
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Jul 5, 20242 min read


07/02/24 Public Health Education Topic: Yersiniosis
Per CDC: KEY POINTS Yersinia are bacteria (germs) that can make you sick. Infection with Yersinia is often linked to eating raw or...
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Jul 2, 20241 min read


Information for Workers to Reduce Risk of Infection with H5N1 Bird Flu
Per CDC: H5N1 bird flu is a virus that has recently been detected for the first time in cows. The virus can infect people who work with...
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Jun 17, 20241 min read


CDC Health Advisory #505
Increase in Invasive Serogroup Y Meningococcal Disease in the United States Recommendations for the Public: Seek medical attention...
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Mar 29, 20241 min read


Raw Milk: Public Education 3.21.24
Per CDC: What are the risks associated with drinking raw milk? Raw milk is milk that has not been pasteurized to kill harmful bacteria....
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Mar 21, 20242 min read


Medical Volunteer Corp: Training Information & Updates
Berkeley-Morgan County Medical Volunteer Corp (B-MC MVC) Members: WV REDI Updates: Please log into WV REDI to ensure your profile,...
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May 17, 20231 min read