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Novel Group B Strep Intervention for Babies

By |2017-02-10T09:49:42-07:00April 23rd, 2014|Prevention|

Group B Streptococcus bacteria is a leading cause of infection and death within the first week of life. Each year about 40 infants less than 1-week old get early-onset group B strep disease in Arizona.  The bacteria can cause life-threatening infections like sepsis (infection of the blood), pneumonia (infection in the lungs), and meningitis (infection [...]

Valley Fever Season Peaking

By |2013-01-08T08:38:31-07:00January 8th, 2013|General|

Valley Fever typically peaks in late fall and early winter with a minor peak from June to August (refer to the 2007-2011 Valley Fever Report). Those who've been in Arizona for a while may know that Valley Fever is a lung infection caused by a fungus that is common in the soil here. In most cases, [...]

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Valley Fever Awareness Week!

By |2012-11-09T14:51:19-07:00November 9th, 2012|General|

 Those who have been in Arizona for a while may know that Valley Fever is a lung infection caused by a fungus that is common in the soil here. In most cases, people with Valley Fever have very mild symptoms like cough, fatigue and shortness of breath that they may confuse with the common cold. [...]

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The Answer is Blowin’ in the Wind

By |2017-02-10T09:50:59-07:00September 19th, 2012|Preparedness, Prevention|

Another AZ monsoon season has come and gone.  The seasonal winds blow more than dust in the air, they stir up questions and concerns about Valley Fever. Those who have been in Arizona for a while may know that Valley Fever is a lung infection caused by a fungus that’s common in our desert soil (below [...]

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New Earache & Pneumonia Shot

By |2010-02-26T09:00:04-07:00February 26th, 2010|Preparedness, Prevention|

This week, the FDA approved and the CDC has recommended the use of a new vaccine called Prevnar 13™ for healthy kids children age 2-59 months.  The new shot prevents invasive pneumococcal disease from 13 different kinds of pneumonia germs. It also prevents many germs that cause middle ear infections and some kinds of meningitis.  [...]

New Earache & Pneumonia Shot

By |2010-02-26T09:00:04-07:00February 26th, 2010|Preparedness, Prevention|

This week, the FDA approved and the CDC has recommended the use of a new vaccine called Prevnar 13™ for healthy kids children age 2-59 months.  The new shot prevents invasive pneumococcal disease from 13 different kinds of pneumonia germs. It also prevents many germs that cause middle ear infections and some kinds of meningitis.  [...]

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