Editor’s note: this information was provided by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH). Visit the CDPH website at https://www.cdph.ca.gov/. As California faces rising COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations due to multiple winter respiratory viruses, the state’s top public health doctor reminds providers and patients that seeking and receiving COVID-19 treatment should…
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State Public Health Leaders Warn School Leaders of New Brightly Colored “Rainbow Fentanyl” Trend
by DCA Staffby DCA StaffEditor’s note: this information was provided by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH). Visit the CDPH website at https://www.cdph.ca.gov/. The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) this week warned school leaders about a new and concerning “rainbow fentanyl” drug that may interest youth. In a letter to superintendents and…
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Amid an increase in opioid overdose deaths during the pandemic, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration announces its 20th Take Back Day is Saturday, April 24, 2021. With studies indicating a majority of abused prescription drugs come from family and friends, clearing out unused medications from home medicine cabinets is essential. On…
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With fall right around the corner and flu season hot on its heels, public health officials nationwide are urging consumers to get vaccinated against the flu to stave off a “twindemic,” a double-whammy surge in flu and COVID-19 cases. “When the flu vaccine becomes available, make sure you get vaccinated…
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Most people tend to ignore the warning signs of hearing loss. Yet, it’s the third most common health problem in the United States behind heart disease and arthritis. In fact, according to the Center for Hearing and Communication, 48 million people in the U.S. have some degree of hearing loss…
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This annual observance is held each August to spotlight and educate people of all ages on the importance of vaccinations. While some may debate the merits of immunization, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) maintains that vaccines can help prevent dangerous and sometimes deadly diseases. Vaccines are’t just…
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Por Laura Kujubu Al caminar por el bosque, las picaduras de garrapatas no son su única preocupación. Después de las fuertes lluvias a principios de este año, el roble venenoso abunda en la costa oeste. Para evitar sufrir de un caso de roble venenoso, entienda cómo detectar la planta y…
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When taking a walk in the woods, tick bites aren’t your only concern. After the heavy rains earlier this year, poison oak is in abundance on the West Coast. To avoid suffering from a case of poison oak, understand how to spot the plant and the different ways you can…
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A hepatitis A outbreak that started in San Diego and Santa Cruz counties has now spread to Los Angeles County. So far, 16 people have died and 400 people have been sickened with 300 of those being hospitalized. In a normal year, there are only about 200 cases reported in…
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Did you know that the leading cause of death for men and women in the United States is heart disease? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the deaths of more than 600,000 Americans—1 in 4—are attributed each year to heart disease. In the United States, the month…