Arizona Hosts One Health Exploration Day for Teens
One Health is the idea that the health of humans, animals and the environment are all connected. As people, we depend on animals for many things, like food, companionship, and recreation. Animals depend on us to provide care, husbandry, safe homes and habitats. In turn, people and animals both depend on a balanced and healthy environment, including clean air and [...]
Partnering to Prevent Health Effects of Extreme Weather
Weather hazards like extreme heat, flash flooding, dust storms, and wildfires often occur this time of year in Arizona. Last week, ADHS partnered with ASU to put together an interactive workshop where over 20 representatives from local health departments, environmental services, emergency management, transportation, weather service, and universities discussed weather hazards and the populations most vulnerable. During the workshop, public [...]
Four Food Safety Tips for the 4th of July
Family, fireworks, food, and fun are four great reasons for a 4th of July celebration. It is also a great time to fire up the grill and prepare delicious summertime meals. Just don’t let foodborne illness spoil the fun. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate that 1 out of 6 Americans will become sick this year and 128,000 will be hospitalized from foodborne [...]
Follow Safety Guidelines for Fireworks to Keep Your Family Safe
For many people Independence Day wouldn’t be complete without fireworks. There are dozens of public fireworks shows around the state, but some people like shooting them at home. Fireworks are legal in Arizona although some communities have banned them due to wildfire concerns . The best thing you can do to keep your family safe is to find a local [...]
No Nasal Spray Flu Vaccine This Year
In public health, we know that flu is unpredictably affecting different populations at different times with different strains (remember the drift in 2014). Last week, CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommended that due to low vaccine effectiveness, the nasal spray flu vaccine not be used this upcoming flu season. Once finalized by CDC, these recommendations will be published in the Morbidity and Mortality [...]