Southern Nevada Health District – Healthy People in a Healthy Southern Nevada

Sep 18

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September is #nationalpreparednessmonth - are you ready for a disaster or emergency? You can take small steps to be better prepared. This week, create a seven- to 10-day supply of prescription and #OTC medications. Store them out of reach of children👶 and pets 🐶🐱🐷!

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Sep 16

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Summer's almost over, but #mosquitoes are still prevalent in #SouthernNevada. Learn three easy ways to #fightthebite from our #mosquitosurveillanceteam. Watch the full video on IGTV for more details. #healthylv #snhd #publichealth

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Sep 10

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Since Nov. 1, 2018, there have been 89 #hepatitisa cases associated with the ongoing outbreak in Clark County. Our #snhd nurses have administered more than 1,600 hepatitis vaccinations, and more than 2,900 have been administered by all providers in Southern Nevada since we began our response in June.

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Sep 9

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Temperatures may be dropping to the chilly 90s🥶😅 here in Southern Nevada, but the #mosquitoes are still biting! If you’re spending time outside make sure to use an FDA-registered mosquito repellent! #mosquitomonday

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Sep 5

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Thank you to Matt, one of our student leaders, for taking the time to speak to #fox5news about the risks of e-cigarettes for kids and teens! We appreciate all that you do!

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Sep 2

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Our offices are closed today for the #LaborDay holiday. We reopen Tuesday, Sept. 3. Be safe, #stayhydrated, enjoy!⠀
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#labordayweekend #summersafety #endofsummer #publichealth #snhd

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Aug 23

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#Summer is the perfect time to eat better and get healthy - Whether you grow your own #fruitsandveggies (like these beauties from our own Marjorie U’s garden) or visit one of the many #farmersmarkets in Las Vegas! Why not try something you’ve never had before? #foodiefriday

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Aug 22

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Who needs a #healthcard 🙋🏻‍♀️?? Today, we call them Food Handler Safety Training Cards and applicants take the test on an iPad! #tbt

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Aug 19

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We’ve submitted 38,000+ #mosquitoes for testing this year - 19% were positive for #westnilevirus or #stlouisencephalitis.Remember to #fightthebite with insect repellent and to eliminate standing water around your home! #mosquitomonday

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Aug 16

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#nationaljokeday #nationaltellajokeday #fridayfunny #foodiefriday #nutella #snhd

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We have received confirmation of two additional cases of severe respiratory illness associated with e-cigarette/vaping products. We now have three confirmed cases in @ClarkCountyNV. We remind everyone to avoid using these products. Use @FDA-approved products if you're trying to quit smoking. @CDC continues to report it has not identified any specific substance or e-cigarette product that is linked in all cases. For more information: http://j.mp/2IdmtXo. Up to date information is available on the CDC website. ... See MoreSee Less

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Our #Immunization Outreach teams are in the field to respond to the #hepatitisA outbreak. Today, we participated in the Pop-Up Project Homeless Connect at Shadow Hills Church to provide #HepA vaccine. For updates on the outbreak or for information about #hepatitis, visit http://j.mp/2MJVYN2 ... See MoreSee Less

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Vaccines are one of the worse things you can do to someone. It is so bad, they created a federal court to handle all the law suites that come from it. www.uscfc.uscourts.gov/vaccine-programoffice-special-masters

Mosquito Monday: Even though the temperatures are cooling down (by Southern Nevada standards), it's still summer! Don't let your #mosquitobite prevention guard down. #Mosquitoes are still out there looking for you! Take steps to #FighttheBite. Our Mosquito Surveillance team has tips! Visit our website for more: http://j.mp/2Zzjy2b ... See MoreSee Less

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Well done, Vivek!

Foodie Friday: How long can you keep ______? There's an app for that! FoodSafety.gov has a downloadable Food Keeper app to help you keep food fresh http://j.mp/30Zkqh4. BTW, you can keep ketchup in the fridge for 6 months after opening it! Welcome to Food Safety Month! ... See MoreSee Less

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Flu Fact: There is a high dose flu vaccine for people age 65 and older. According to the CDC, about 90 percent of flu-related deaths and between 50 percent and 70 percent of flu hospitalizations occur in people in this age group. We’d like to remind everyone, especially older adults, about the importance of getting your flu shot this year! Our clinics will offer flu vaccine later this month and many pharmacies and health care clinics are probably offering it already! For more information: http://j.mp/2CkHJGN ... See MoreSee Less

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Actually, it's available right NOW at the Immunization Clinic at SNHD!!! Got mine today! Come get yours!!!!

During National Preparedness Month, make copies and store your important paperwork or documents. What are those, exactly? They are any hard copy or digital document that can help prove your medical coverage, home or property ownership, or your identity following a disaster or emergency. For more information or help putting your information together, CDC has tips and information: http://j.mp/2ZmVSBD. ... See MoreSee Less

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We have received confirmation about the first case of severe respiratory illness associated with e-cigarette products in Clark County, Nevada. The individual is a youth under the age of 18 who was hospitalized, has since been released, and is recovering. We are reminding everyone to avoid using e-cigarettes or vaping products as the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and CDC continue to investigate the cause of these illnesses. If you are looking to quit smoking, call the Nevada Tobacco Quitline at 1-800 QUIT NOW. For more information: http://j.mp/31oXLel ... See MoreSee Less

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