Newborns Receive Hepatitis B Vaccine at Birth for Good Reason
News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 4, 2025 MEDIA CONTACT: JP MARTIN MOBILE: 480-521-4043 EMAIL: [email protected] PHOENIX – The Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) reminds parents and health care providers of the long-standing, evidence-based practice of administering the hepatitis B vaccine to newborns within 24 hours of birth. Parents are encouraged to discuss any questions with their health care providers. “The [...]
Crash Responder Safety Week: “Safety Starts with You – Slow Down and Move Over!”
November 17-21, 2025, is Crash Responder Safety Week. This year’s theme is, “Safety Starts with You – Slow Down and Move Over!” Arizona recorded 38,493 injury and fatal traffic-related crashes (~ 3% fatal and 97% injury) in 2024, placing thousands of highway incident first responders (EMS, fire, law enforcement, towing/recovery, and transportation/public works providers) at risk of being struck-by and [...]
Arizona Antibiotic Awareness Week 2025
Governor Katie Hobbs declared November 18–24, 2025 as Arizona Antibiotic Awareness Week, which runs at the same time as U.S. Antibiotic Awareness Week and World Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week. Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) can affect anyone, anywhere, and at any stage of life. Each year, AMR is responsible for 1.3 million deaths around the world and 35,000 deaths in the U.S. [...]
Stay Aware, Stay Healthy: Valley Fever Awareness Week (Nov. 8–16)
The 23rd annual Valley Fever Awareness Week runs from November 8th to 16th, and helps to shine a spotlight on coccidioidomycosis, better known as Valley fever. This week is all about helping our communities throughout Arizona understand the risks, recognize the symptoms, and take steps to stay healthy. What is Valley Fever?Valley fever is a lung infection caused by a [...]
Fungal Disease Awareness Week Blog (Sept. 15-19)
ADHS, alongside the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), is recognizing Fungal Disease Awareness Week from September 15-19th. This annual event aims to improve public and clinician awareness of fungal diseases, which are often overlooked despite their potential severity. Among those native to Arizona, Valley fever is a disease caused by the fungus, Coccidioides, which thrives in the arid [...]
Back-to-School Health Checklist: Keep Your Kids Healthy, Happy, and Protected This School Year
As school is back to full swing, it’s a great time to check in on your child’s health. Whether your little one is starting preschool or heading into high school, a healthy start helps set the tone for a successful year ahead. From nutritious lunches and sleep routines to childhood vaccines that protect against serious illness, there’s a lot we [...]