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09/09/25 Public Health Education Topic: Parainfluenza
Per CDC What to know Signs and symptoms of Human Parainfluenza Viruses (HPIVs) are similar to the common cold. Washing hands, avoiding...
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Sep 9, 20252 min read
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Mandatory Septic Installer Class for Currently Certified Berkeley County & Morgan County WV Installers
Limited availability for each session so please rsvp's as soon as possible! For questions and/or to rsvp: Berkeley County Septic...
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Sep 8, 20251 min read
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09/05/25 Public Health Education Topic: Mumps
Per CDC Key points Mumps is a contagious viral infection that can be serious. Common symptoms include painful swelling of the jaw, fever,...
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Sep 5, 20251 min read
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09/02/25 Public Health Education Topic: Meningococcal Disease
Per CDC: Key points Meningococcal disease is serious and can be deadly in hours. Early diagnosis and antibiotic treatment are important....
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Sep 2, 20251 min read
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08/29/25 Public Health Education Topic: Meningitis
Per CDC Key Points Meningitis is inflammation (swelling) of the lining of the brain and spinal cord. Many different things can cause...
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Aug 29, 20251 min read
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08/26/25 Public Health Education Topic: Measles
Per CDC Key points Measles is very contagious and can be serious. Anyone who is not protected against measles is at risk. Two doses of...
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Aug 26, 20251 min read
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08/22/25 Public Health Education Topic: Haemophilus Influenzae
Per CDC Key points Bacteria called Haemophilus influenzae can cause many types of infections. Some of these infections are mild, while...
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Aug 22, 20251 min read
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08/19/25 Public Health Education Topic: Group B Strep
Per CDC Key points Group B Streptococcus (group B strep, GBS) bacteria cause GBS disease. GBS disease includes many types of...
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Aug 19, 20251 min read
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08/15/25 Public Health Education Topic: Varicella (Chickenpox)
Per CDC Key points Chickenpox is a highly contagious disease caused by the varicella-zoster virus (VZV). The virus spreads mainly through...
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Aug 15, 20252 min read
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08/12/25 Public Health Education Topic: Diphtheria
Per CDC Key points Diphtheria is a serious disease caused by a toxin produced by some strains of bacteria called Corynebacterium...
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Aug 12, 20251 min read
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08/08/25 Public Health Education Topic: Q Fever
Per CDC Key points Symptoms of Q fever can be mild or severe. There is not a vaccine to prevent Q fever available for use in the United...
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Aug 8, 20251 min read
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08/05/25 Public Health Education Topic: Plague
Per CDC Key points Plague is a potentially life-threatening disease caused by the bacterium, Yersinia pestis . Plague occurs naturally in...
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Aug 5, 20251 min read
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08/01/25 Public Health Education Topic: Outbreaks
Per CDC Outbreaks of Respiratory Illness: Investigation Importance: Outbreaks of acute respiratory illness are common and can occur in...
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Aug 1, 20251 min read
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07/29/25 Public Health Education Topic: Leptospirosis
Per CDC Key points Leptospirosis is a disease caused by bacteria. It affects people and animals. It's spread in the urine (pee) of...
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Jul 29, 20252 min read
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07/25/25 Public Health Education Topic: Bioterrorism
Bioterrorism is the intentional release of viruses, bacteria, or other germs that can sicken or kill people, livestock, or crops....
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Jul 25, 20252 min read
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07/22/25 Public Health Education Topic: Anthrax
Per CDC Key points Anthrax can cause severe illness in both people and animals. The bacteria that cause anthrax occurs naturally in soil...
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Jul 22, 20252 min read
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07/18/25 Public Health Education Topic: Hepatitis E
Per CDC Key points Hepatitis E is a liver disease caused by the hepatitis E virus (HEV). Hepatitis E is common in many parts of the world...
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Jul 18, 20251 min read
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07/15/25 Public Health Education Topic: Hepatitis D
Per CDC Key points Hepatitis D is a liver disease caused by the hepatitis D virus (HDV). Only people with hepatitis B can contract HDV....
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Jul 15, 20252 min read
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07/11/25 Public Health Education Topic: Perinatal Hepatitis C
Per WV DIVISION OF STD, HIV, HEPATITIS, & TUBERCULOSIS Hepatitis C in Pregnancy Hepatitis C in Pregnancy Hepatitis C is a liver disease...
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Jul 11, 20251 min read
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07/08/25 Public Health Education Topic: Hepatitis C
Per CDC: Key points Hepatitis C is a liver disease caused by the hepatitis C virus (HCV). Many people with hepatitis C don't look or feel...
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Jul 8, 20252 min read
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