Food-borne bacteria are the primary cause of spoilage and food poisonings. Thriving in moist, low-acid environments where lots of protein is present, pathogens like Salmonella, Campylobacter and E. coli live […]
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International travelers are bringing a multidrug-resistant intestinal illness to the United States and spreading it to others who have not traveled, according to a report released today by the Centers […]
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Doctors traced a man’s kidney failure to an unusual cause—his habit of drinking a gallon (almost four liters) of iced tea each day. They ruled out several potential causes before […]
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AGENDA Cape & Islands Health Agents Coalition Meeting Friday, March 27, 2015 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM *Harbor View Conference Room *(Entrance is to the RIGHT of the main entrance […]
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Adults Need Vaccines, Too! Barnstable County Public Health Nurses Celebrates National Immunization Awareness Month Every year, thousands of adults in the United States suffer serious health problems, are hospitalized, or […]
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Please take a moment to fill out the ENDURE Cape Cod survey: www.endurecapecod.org
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TERMS TO LOOK FOR: Winter Storm Watch = Severe weather in the next 12-48 hours. Winter Storm Warning = Severe weather is here. Ice Storm Warning = Ice accumulations of […]
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BARNSTABLE – The Barnstable County Department of Health & Environment (BCDHE) announces the availability of Potassium Iodide (KI) pills for the general public at Cape and Islands health departments. Pursuant […]
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Common questions and answers from the CDC’s flu expert Dr. Michael Jhung at http://www.publichealthnewswire.org/?p=6190.
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