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10/08/24 Public Health Education Topic: Tetanus
Per CDC Tetanus is an infection caused by bacteria called Clostridium tetani ( C. tetani ), that are found in the environment. Tetanus is...
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Oct 8, 20241 min read


10/04/24: Public Health Education Topic: Streptococcus Pneumoniae
Per CDC: Pneumococcal disease is a name for any infection caused by bacteria called Streptococcus pneumoniae , or pneumococcus. Key...
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Oct 4, 20241 min read


10/01/24 Public Health Education Topic: Group B Strep Disease
Per CDC: GBS disease is a name for any infection caused by GBS bacteria. These bacteria that commonly live in people's gastrointestinal...
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Oct 1, 20241 min read


09/27/24 Public Health Education Topic: Streptococcal Toxic Shock Syndrome (STSS)
Per CDC: Bacteria can cause Streptococcal Toxic Shock Syndrome ( STSS) when they spread into deep tissues and the bloodstream. Key points...
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Sep 27, 20241 min read


09/24/24 Public Health Education Topic: Rubella
Per CDC: Rubella is a contagious disease caused by a virus. Rubella is sometimes called “German measles,” but it is caused by a different...
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Sep 24, 20241 min read


09/20/24 Public Health Education Topic: Polio
Per CDC: Polio was once one of the most feared diseases in the United States. Thanks to the polio vaccine, wild poliovirus has been...
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Sep 20, 20242 min read