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Elevated blood lead levels in children have been linked to the consumption of cinnamon applesauce and fruit puree pouches from brands: WanaBana, Schnucks, Weis. Contact your doctor to receive blood lead testing if you or your child consumed these products. foodsafety.gov
August 31st is International Overdose Awareness Day.
Kentucky ranks 4th in the U.S. for the highest drug overdose deaths. Today Governor Beshear signed a proclamation that designates August 31, 2023, as Overdose Awareness Day in Kentucky.
Larn more at: cdc.gov/drugoverdose/awarene…
Reports of COVID-19 have increased in Kentucky, however hospitalizations remain low. Avoid spreading disease by staying up to date with vaccines, washing hands, and staying home when sick.
Visit kycovid19.ky.gov for Kentucky COVID-19 data.
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Our Cabinet for Health & Family Services team is at the @kystatefair providing information and resources to help Kentuckians be healthy and thrive. Come see us!
We encourage you to use this World Hepatitis Day to bring attention to the global impact of viral hepatitis and recognize the work being done to prioritize viral hepatitis elimination. Learn about this important work this World Hepatitis Day: bit.ly/44ohNpd
You’re already taking steps to protect your child this summer. Along with bug spray and sunscreen, be sure to add protection against 16 different types of diseases.
Talk with your child’s pediatric provider today about what vaccines they may need.
cdc.gov/vaccines/parents
WIC is unwinding Public Health Emergency flexibilities.
Contact your local health department for information on the end of WIC auto-issuance.
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Please welcome to the stage Dr. Steven Stack, Commissioner of the Kentucky Department for Public Health @StevenStackMD @KYHealthAlerts #NA360
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Kentucky public health leaders presenting at NACCHO on state and local collaboration.
Before you travel this summer, make sure you are up-to-date on all of your routine vaccines.
Learn more by visiting: wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/page/tr…
June is National Men's Health Month. What better way to celebrate your health than making sure you're up to date on recommended adult vaccinations?
To view 5 reasons why it is important for adults to be vaccinated visit: cdc.gov/vaccines/adults/reas…
WIC is unwinding Public Health Emergency Flexibilities.
Contact your local health department for information on in-person visits.
If you are struggling to pay for your prescriptions, Kentucky Prescription Assistance Program may be able to help!
Call the Kentucky Prescription Assistance Program (KPAP)
Hotline at 1-800-633-8100, available Monday through Friday 8am to 4pm
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World Environment Day is celebrated every year to raise global awareness on how to make a positive impact on the environment to protect nature and the planet. To learn more visit: blogs.cdc.gov/global/2015/06…
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Outdoor workers, infants, children and adults aged 65 and over are the most affected populations when it comes to extreme heat. Learn more about heat-related illness here: healthtracking.ky.gov/Topics…
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Angela Kik is Nurse Consultant and Emergency Response Section Supervisor for the Emergency Preparedness and Response Branch of the @KYHealthAlerts Cabinet for Health and Family Services, which is one of the foundational public health services in the State! cph.uky.edu/news/meet-angela… – at Kentucky, USA
ALT Angela Kik speaking to public health students at the State’s emergency preparedness warehouse.
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@UKCPH @universityofky alum Andrea Flinchum is connecting nursing and public health through infection prevention control @KYHealthAlerts, continuing to help people, build trust and partnerships, and doing better (for others) than what she did yesterday! cph.uky.edu/news/uk-alum-con…
