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Here you will find topics ranging from current events that affect public health in Arizona to overall information about the Arizona Department of Health Services

Newborns Receive Hepatitis B Vaccine at Birth for Good Reason

By |2025-12-04T16:47:11-07:00December 4th, 2025|General, Preparedness|

  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 [...]

Crash Responder Safety Week: “Safety Starts with You – Slow Down and Move Over!”

By |2025-11-19T11:23:10-07:00November 19th, 2025|General, Preparedness|

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 [...]

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Fungal Disease Awareness Week Blog (Sept. 15-19)

By |2025-09-17T13:12:51-07:00September 17th, 2025|General|

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, [...]

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Back-to-School Health Checklist: Keep Your Kids Healthy, Happy, and Protected This School Year

By |2025-08-20T09:55:41-07:00August 20th, 2025|General, Preparedness, Prevention|

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 [...]

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Travel Smart, Stay Protected: What You Need to Know About Measles and Travel

By |2025-08-14T12:34:21-07:00August 14th, 2025|General, Preparedness|

If you're planning a trip, it's important to be aware that measles cases are rising both globally and here at home. So far in 2025, the CDC has reported 1,356 measles cases and 32 outbreaks in 41 U.S. jurisdictions.  In Arizona, there have been 5 reported cases of measles, four were travel related.  Because measles [...]

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Navigating Arizona’s Monsoon Season: Staying Safe and Healthy

By |2025-08-12T16:11:29-07:00August 12th, 2025|General|

As the Arizona monsoon season continues through September, the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) wants to ensure all Arizonans are equipped with the knowledge to stay safe and healthy. Last month we celebrated Monsoon Week. While the recent summer rains are a welcome sight, they also bring unique weather hazards that require our attention [...]

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Summer Safety in Arizona: Protecting Arizona’s Children During the Hottest Months

By |2025-07-21T15:04:49-07:00July 21st, 2025|General, Preparedness|

Arizona summers are known for sunshine, swimming, and outdoor fun, but they also come with serious risks. Each year, children across our state are impacted by preventable drownings and heat-related illnesses, which remain two of the leading causes of injury and death for young children. As temperatures rise, it is critical that families, healthcare providers, [...]

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Arizona’s Public Health & Highway Safety Agencies Warn of the Dangers of Alcohol-Drug-Impaired Driving

By |2025-07-03T09:27:24-07:00July 3rd, 2025|General, Prevention|

This Independence Day, Arizona’s State public health and highway safety agencies are collectively warning drivers about the deadly consequences of alcohol and drug-impaired driving. Drivers should remember that if Fourth of July holiday plans include using alcohol or drugs, they should plan for a sober driver to get home safely. “Road users are encouraged to [...]

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Take Charge of Your Brain Health — For You and Your Loved Ones

By |2025-06-30T13:15:15-07:00June 30th, 2025|General|

The Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) joins the Alzheimer’s Association® in encouraging Arizonans to take proactive steps toward protecting their brain health and reducing the risk of cognitive decline.  More than 7 million Americans are currently living with Alzheimer’s disease. In Arizona, this number is growing, with our aging population especially at risk. Two-thirds [...]

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Recall Notice

By |2025-05-09T17:08:26-07:00May 9th, 2025|General, Preparedness|

For Immediate Release: May 9, 2025 Email: [email protected]   Voluntary recall of certain marijuana products due to possible Aspergillus contamination An Arizona marijuana establishment is voluntarily recalling specific products due to possible contamination with Aspergillus, a fungus that can cause allergic reactions or infection, usually in people already sick with something else. The product being voluntarily [...]

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