October is National Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Awareness Month, an annual public health campaign to educate the public about the horrifying syndrome more commonly known by its acronym, SIDS. According to the Mayo Clinic, SIDS is “the unexplained death, usually during sleep, of a seemingly healthy baby less than a year old.” The United States …
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Today and every October 16, the United Nations and other global organizations observe World Food Day for the purpose of “awareness and action for those who suffer from hunger and for the need to ensure food security and nutritious diets for all.” The theme for 2019 is, “Our Actions are our Future. Healthy Diets for …
Today is National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day. Established in 2002, the purpose of this annual observance day, is to “show support, educate, and create awareness for those who are suffering or may know someone who suffered a miscarriage, a stillbirth, or the loss of an infant.” According to President Reagan: “When a child …
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Since 1986, after an initiative spearheaded by United States President Ronald Reagan and the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC), the global week-long public health awareness campaign, International Infection Prevention Week has continuously taken place. This year’s theme is “Vaccines are Everybody’s Business.” The purpose of this campaign is to “help raise …
According to the Mayo Clinic, the health of your mouth, teeth and gums are important as they are linked to the general health of your body. The mouth is a major entryway to your respiratory and digestive tract and thus a conduit for bacteria that can cause disease. Each October is recognized as National Dental …