Tis’ the season of giving and as we joyfully enter into this holiday season once again, public health officials and healthcare organizations are reminding us all to be vigilant and mindful of the hazards associated with certain toys, age specifications and overall safety guidelines. Prevent Blindness America is the main sponsor for this campaign and …
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This week is being observed as National Influenza Vaccination Week (NIVW). It is a public health awareness campaign “focused on highlighting the importance of influenza vaccination.” The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), explains that “As long as flu viruses are spreading and causing illnesses, vaccination should continue throughout the flu season …
This week, December 1-7, 2019, is recognized nationally, as Older Driver Safety Awareness Week. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), this awareness campaign is “the perfect opportunity to discuss the special safety concerns of older drivers. NHTSA and their partners from the American Occupational Therapy Association, AARP, AAA, and the CDC encourage …
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Today is celebrated as the International Day of People with Disabilities (IDPWD). The theme for 2019 is “The Future is Accessible.” This “means that we must all, together, look towards a future where the barriers which stand in people’s way no longer exist.” The United Nations has been recognizing December 3 as a day for …
The first full week in December is recognized as National Handwashing Awareness Week when we are all reminded that handwashing is an effective way to prevent infections and illnesses. The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), sponsors the national campaign, “Clean Hands Saves Lives” that teaches the five effective steps(wet, lather, scrub, …
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