Cuide su salud y disfrute las fiestas con alegría
Al entrar a esta temporada navideña, y en la espera de pasar tiempo con nuestros seres queridos, muchos Arizonenses viajarán para reunirse con la familia y los amigos, fortaleciendo amistades y formando bonitas memorias. Esta también es la época del año en la que el riesgo de infecciones respiratorias virales (como el COVID-19, la influenza y el VRS) es mayor, [...]
Embrace a Safe and Joyful Holiday Season
As we enter the holiday season, and we look forward to spending time with our loved ones, many Arizonans will travel to gather with family and friends, strengthen relationships and build memories together. This is also the time of the year when the risk of viral respiratory infections (COVID-19, Influenza, and RSV) is higher, as we get closer to the [...]
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 [...]