Date: Monday, March 8th, 2010
Source: National Ag Safety Database (NASD)
The National Agricultural Safety Database, NASD, is a collection of publications about agricultural safety and health. The publications are contributed by safety specialists in many different states and agencies.
Date: Tuesday, October 20th, 2009
Source: Texas AgriLife Extension Service
The 2009 H1N1 flu is considered a mild to moderate disease. Most healthy people with no underlying health conditions are able to treat themselves at home. Here are some home-health tips to help you care for yourself and your family.
Care for the H1N1 Flu (pdf)
Date: Friday, June 5th, 2009
Source: FEMA
Gulf Coast residents with special health care needs – including people who are disabled or medically fragile – should PLAN IN ADVANCE for storm season according to state and federal emergency management officials.
Date: Friday, May 8th, 2009
Source: FEMA
Article covers Mold Health Concerns and Prevention Tips.
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Mold Resources from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Date: Monday, April 27th, 2009
4/27/2009 – H1N1 (Swine Flu) Information and Updates
Source: Texas Department of State Health Services
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and state and local public health officials are investigating H1N1 (swine influenza) cases in people in several U.S. states, including Texas. Investigations are ongoing to determine the source of the infection and whether additional people have been infected with H1N1 (swine influenza) viruses.
View DSHS H1N1 (Swine Flu) Page
Highlights:
- DSHS News Releases
- CDC Information
- Personal & Family Preparedness
- Information for Professionals
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4/26/2009 – H1N1 (Swine Influenza) Information
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
View H1N1 (Swine Flu) Information from CDC
Highlights:
- More on the Situation
- General Info on H1N1 (Swine Flu)
- What You Can Do to Stay Healthy
- Related Links
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4/25/2009 – Gov. Perry Takes Precautionary Measures to Address H1N1 (Swine Flu) in Texas
Source: Office of the Governor Rick Perry
Gov. Rick Perry today in a precautionary measure requested the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provide 37,430 courses of antiviral medications from the Strategic National Stockpile to Texas to prevent the spread of H1N1 (swine flu). Currently, three cases of swine flu have been confirmed in Texas.
Date: Friday, April 17th, 2009
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Wildfires in Oklahoma and north Texas have burned more than 100,000 acres and destroyed dozens of homes. Find out more about the current situation, and learn how to stay safe from wildfires and wildfire smoke.
Date: Monday, February 9th, 2009
Source: Susan Combs, Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts
Developing and protecting our water resources is one of the most pressing long-term issues facing Texas, state Comptroller Susan Combs said today. Ensuring adequate and reliable sources of clean water is essential to protect the health of Texas citizens and the strength of the state economy.
Date: Friday, November 21st, 2008
Source(s): National Center for Preparedness, Detection, and Control of Infectious Diseases (NCPDCID) and National Center for Zoonotic, Vector-Borne, and Enteric Diseases (NCZVED)
Scientists estimate that people are not washing their hands often or well enough and may transmit up to 80% of all infections by their hands. From doorknobs to animals to food, harmful germs can live on almost everything. Hand washing may be your single most important act to help stop the spread of infection and stay healthy.
Running Time: (3:38)
Date: Wednesday, November 19th, 2008
Source(s): Coordinating Office for Terrorism Preparedness & Emergency Response (COTPER)
What CDC is doing to ensure that you and your family are safer and healthier in these ever-changing times.
Running Time: (5:29)
Date: Thursday, November 6th, 2008
Source(s): Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
CDC creates podcasts on health and safety topics for the general public, as well as some targeted to health care professionals and the clinical community. Several are available in Spanish.
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Podcasts relating to preparedness and safety include:
Prepare Your Home for an Emergency (Podcast 3:07 mins)
Tips for College Health and Safety (Podcast 3:18 mins)
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) (Podcast 4:57 mins)
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Podcasts and the CDC Homepage
