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After Hurricane Ian: How to protect against mosquito-borne illnesses
With the flooding produced by Hurricane Ian, the FDOH in Orange County reminds residents and visitors of the importance of protecting themselves against mosquito-borne diseases.  more
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Hurricane Food Safety: How long can a refrigerator and freezer keep your food fresh?
If you lose power during the hurricane, University of Florida food safety experts say you need to keep the food in your fridge out of the danger zone, or it could make you sick. more
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Andre the Farmer: How hemp and bamboo can enhance earth care and sustainability
Hey guys, Andre the Farmer here, and today we’re going to talk about my favorite aspect of permaculture - earth care. Now I often hear people talking about how we need to save the planet. … more
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It is safe to get the newly formulated COVID-19 booster shot and the flu shot at the same time.
When should you get the new COVID-19 booster and the flu shot? Now is the right time for both
With the newly formulated COVID-19 booster shot now available and flu season just around the corner, a natural question is whether there is an optimal timing for the two shots. more
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Protect your health, get your flu shot
Getting the flu shot yearly is important and recommended for everyone six months and older, including pregnant women. more
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The monkeypox virus, shown in this illustration, can be transmitted through close contact between people.
Orange County crosses 200 Monkeypox cases; over 2,300 in Florida
A total of 2,300 cases of monkeypox have been reported in Florida since the beginning of the year. Most are still in South Florida, but Orange County has reported more than 200 infections. more
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The female Aedes aegypti mosquito after taking her blood meal. Aedes aegypti is also known as the yellow fever mosquito.
Why are some people mosquito magnets and others unbothered?
Why do some people seem to be mosquito magnets while others are oblivious to these blood-feeding pests buzzing all around them? more
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Florida Department of health in Orange County celebrating World Heart Day
The Florida Department of Health in Orange County celebrates World Heart Day on September 29th to bring awareness of cardiovascular disease and prevention.  more
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Experts urge check-ups for Florida kids, including mental health
Experts are reminding parents to schedule a time to get health screenings for kids and think beyond the basic back-to-school physical. more
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Wallet Hub Report: Florida 3rd least vaccinated state in US
With vaccines preventing 4 to 5 million deaths per year according to the WHO, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on 2022’s States that Vaccinate the Most, as well … more
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Monkeypox virus
Monkeypox vaccination appointments still available this week in Orange County
Through the DOH-Orange website, there are plenty of vaccination appointments available. The appointment system opens up at 8:30 a.m. Monday through Friday. more
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Get an early start on healthy teeth for children
One of the most common questions I hear from parents during a dental visit is, “How do my kids have cavities?” or “How do cavities even form?” more
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2nd Annual Maternal and Child Health Summit coming to Orange County
The Florida Department of Health in Orange County, with the Healthy Start Coalition of Orange County, is hosting a FREE Maternal and Child Health Summit. more
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Ag Commissioner criticizes Florida health officials over restrictions on medical cannabis
Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried is urging Florida health officials to roll back an emergency rule that creates new restrictions on medical marijuana doses. more
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Monkeypox vaccinations reach 3,200 in Orange County
Through the DOH-Orange website, there are plenty of vaccination appointments available. The appointment system opens up at 8:30 a.m. Monday through Friday. more
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In a matter of days, eligible people will be lining up to receive the newly formulated booster shot.
Will omicron-specific booster shots be more effective at combating COVID-19? 5 questions answered
The new booster shots – one by Moderna and another from Pfizer-BioNTech – come as more than 450 people are still dying of COVID-19 every day in the U.S. more
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Orange County Health hosting 2nd Annual Maternal and Child Health Summit
The Florida Department of Health in Orange County, with the Healthy Start Coalition of Orange County, is hosting a FREE Maternal and Child Health Summit. more
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Novel coronavirus SARS CoV2, which causes COVID-19. Meanwhile, new COVID mutations called variants have spread across the U.S., including the newer Omicron variant. MICROPHOTOGRAPHY BY NATIONAL INSTITUTE ON ALLERGY AND INFECTIOUS DISEASES.
Despite a slowdown of COVID-19 cases, Florida has reached the 7 million mark
Federal data on COVID-19 show 6,998,561 Florida cases, reaching a 7 million mark that only two other states have reached in the United States. more
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Blood sample tube positive with Monkeypox virus, new epidemic disease in 2022
Florida closing in on 2,000 monkeypox cases
According to the latest data from the Florida Department of Health, there have been 1,913 cases across 33 of Florida’s 67 counties. more
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Bellies, Babies and Beyond: OC Health offering classes for expectant parents
The Bellies, Babies, and Beyond program at the Florida Department of Health in Orange County is offering a variety of classes this September and October. more
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Food for Thought: Second Harvest Food Bank's tours can inspire action
“Food for Thought” tour participants will get an inside look at the food bank’s active warehouse and distribution center, seeing first-hand how Second Harvest distributes food. more
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Monkeypox outbreak reaches nearly 11,000 cases in the US; Florida ranks 3rd in caseloads
The 2022 monkeypox outbreak has spread to nearly 11,000 cases nationwide, with Florida ranking third in caseloads across states, according to the latest figures from the CDC. more
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Kraft Heinz recalls over 5,000 cases of Capri Sun Wild Cherry juice drink
The Kraft Heinz company announced a voluntary recall of approximately 5,760 cases of Capri Sun Wild Cherry Flavored Juice Drink Blend beverages. more
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AdventHealth names new Apopka CEO
Pridgen has a master’s degree in business administration from the University of Oregon and a bachelor’s degree in accounting with an emphasis in finance from Walla Walla University. more
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CareerSource of Central Florida unites with local businesses offering workforce solutions to help individuals during opioid recovery
The opioid epidemic has been fueled by COVID-19. According to some of the latest research by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. more
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