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Millions of U.S. children between the ages of 6 months and 4 years will soon be eligible for COVID-19 shots.
At last, COVID-19 shots for little kids – 5 essential reads
The following collection of articles from The Conversation’s archives traces the winding path of the development of COVID-19 vaccines for the youngest children. more
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Tips to prevent heat stroke and heat exhaustion
Summer is here and so are the high temperatures that can cause heat exhaustion and heat stroke. The Florida Department of Health in Orange County encourages residents and visitors to beat the heat. more
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Pandemic's social distancing took heavy toll on Florida seniors
The report found depression among seniors is up 9%, suicides have increased by 13%, and drug deaths among people over 65 have doubled in the last 10-12 years. more
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An image in 1997 was taken during an investigation into an outbreak of monkeypox, which took place in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The virus has now expanded globally.
As monkeypox outbreak expands in Florida, elsewhere, health experts weigh in on how virus is transmitted
The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the World Health Organization are tracking the 2022 outbreak of the rare monkeypox disease. more
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Research study aims to aid early detection, treatment of Alzheimer’s disease
This pilot study uses online digital cognitive assessment tools and a new blood test with the goal of earlier detection of the disease, allowing at-risk patients to begin treatment earlier. more
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Department of Health in Orange County schedules immunizations for June
No appointment is needed for the immunizations but a parent/guardian with a valid ID is required to accompany their child along with their completed consent forms. more
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Monkeypox outbreak expanding in United States and across the globe
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that 21 cases of the rare monkeypox disease have now been confirmed in 11 states, including Florida. more
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Masked’ cancer drug stealthily trains immune system to kill tumors while sparing healthy tissues, reducing treatment side effects
Cytokines are proteins that can modulate how the immune system responds to threats. One way they do this is by activating killer T cells, a type of white blood cells that can attack cancer cells. more
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Tim Clark stepping down as AdventHealth Apopka CEO
AdventHealth named Tim Clark president and CEO of AdventHealth Heart of Florida located in Davenport. Additionally, Clark will serve as president/CEO for AdventHealth’s East Polk market in the organization’s West Florida Division. more
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Meningococcal disease is caused by bacteria called Neisseria meningitidis.
Cases are climbing in outbreak of serious bacterial illness; Central Florida area has largest caseload
Central Florida still has the most cases, with nine cases of meningococcal confirmed in Orange County, as of Wednesday, according to data from the Florida Department of Health. more
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Monkeypox causes lesions that resemble pus-filled blisters, which eventually scab over.
What is monkeypox? A microbiologist explains what’s known about this smallpox cousin
Monkeypox isn’t a new disease. The first confirmed human case was in 1970 when the virus was isolated from a child suspected of having smallpox in the Democratic Republic of Congo. more
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Baptiste Orthodontics building long-lasting relationships with patients and the community
Baptiste Orthodontics has formed long-lasting relationships with the community we serve by partnering with over 40 public schools and community groups in Orange County. more
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What’s behind the US infant formula shortage – and how to make sure it doesn’t happen again
Media reports have highlighted the plight of mothers, fathers, and caregivers across the U.S. who have scrambled to find scarce supplies, or driven long distances to buy formula. more
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Despite downward trends, 1 in 4 girls will be pregnant before age 20 in the US
According to the National Conference of State Legislatures, the U.S. teen birth rate is at an all-time low. As of 2016, the teen birth rate (20.3 births per 1,000 girls ages 15-to-19) declined … more
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Only a small amount of fentanyl is enough to be lethal.
What is fentanyl and why is it behind the deadly surge in US drug overdoses?
Physicians like me have seen a rise in unintentional fentanyl use from people buying prescription opioids and other drugs laced, or adulterated, with fentanyl. more
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Sampling wastewater can be time-intensive.
Wastewater monitoring took off during the COVID-19 pandemic – and here’s how it could help head off future outbreaks
Wastewater surveillance takes advantage of the fact that many human pathogens and products of human drug metabolism end up in urine, feces, or both. more
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A call to action: CDC, Department of Health urging parents to immunize infants for vaccine-preventable diseases
National Infant Immunization Week is a yearly observance highlighting the importance of protecting children two years and younger from vaccine-preventable diseases. more
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The surprising afterlife of used hotel soap and how an Orange County-based nonprofit is on a mission to repurpose it
Soaps are the single most-utilized amenity at hotel chains: 86% of guests who stay at a hotel for 1-2 nights use them, handily outranking other popular offerings. more
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Dr. Winston Morris: An inspiring career and a wealth of wisdom
In Apopka, there is a wealth of wisdom at Baptiste Orthodontics in the form of Dr. Winston Morris. He should be 'required reading' for anyone wanting to step more fully into life. more
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COVID causing more type 1 diabetes in kids, with days revolving around blood sugar levels
Hundreds of thousands of Americans have died, while the millions who survived, now faced with disability, are left to grapple with the harsh realities of long COVID-19. more
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UCF medical students team up to provide care at Apopka Farmworkers Clinic
The Apopka Farmworkers Clinic had paused, reduced capacity, and transitioned services to virtual care due to concerns about COVID-19 transmission. more
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Palliative care tries to support a patient’s quality of life.
What is palliative care? How is it different from hospice?
When patients and families are introduced to a palliative medicine physician, it's common to hear things like, “Does this mean I am dying?” or “I am not ready for hospice.” This article will help explain the difference between hospice and palliative medicine. more
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Paula Llanes, RN speaks to a caller on the Consult-A-Nurse line. Llanes and her colleagues provide quick, convenient expert care advice and support 24/7.
HCA Florida Healthcare offering new statewide nurse consultation line
From burns, rashes, sprains, GI concerns, and migraines to neurology and heart conditions, nurses can address a wide range of adult and pediatric issues.   more
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CDC study: Heart problems more likely to occur after COVID infections rather than vaccines
Heart complications have been increasingly connected to people who have contracted COVID-19, but other heart problems have been tied to the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines. Here's the difference. more
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Community Health Centers receives grant for behavioral health services expansion in Apopka
The grant from AdventHealth will be distributed to programs that address regional health challenges including homelessness and access to mental health services. more
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