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Rules are there to protect pets and people alike
Have you ever experienced any rules, policies, protocols and regulations with regards to your pets? Most of us are used to certain rules and regulations such as no pets allowed in a particular hotel or pets must be on a leash in a recreational park....
Tags: Diseases and Illnesses, Coughing, Drugs and Medicines, Disease Prevention, Pharmaceuticals
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Pet vaccinations are a must
Jessamine County Health DepartmentRabies is a deadly disease that is almost always fatal if not prevented. In fact, every year in the United States, measures are taken to prevent approximately 40,000 potential exposures to rabies. Rabies is considered a disease of nature and can affect...Tags: Diseases and Illnesses, Drugs and Medicines, Disease Prevention, Pets, Rabies
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Focusing on STDs: Vaccines now available to prevent, reduce risk of HPV in adolescents
April is sexually transmitted disease Awareness Month, an annual event calling attention to STDs in the United States. This month-long observance provides individuals, doctors, and community-based organizations an opportunity to address ways to prevent...
Tags: Drugs and Medicines, Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Disease Prevention, Pharmaceuticals, Symptoms
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With warmer temperatures comes greater risk of parvovirus
It is that time of year again. I’m not talking about allergy season. I’m not talking about time to treat your pets for fleas and ticks. It is the season for the dreaded and deadly parvovirus. Most pet owners have heard quite a bit about this...
Tags: Weather, Diseases and Illnesses, Drugs and Medicines, Diarrhea, Weather Reports
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Community Announcements for April 25
Philadelphia United Baptist cemetery upkeep Philadelphia United Baptist in Brodhead has taken over the upkeep of the cemetery. Send any donations to Philadelphia United Baptist Church, 834 Bryant Ridge Road, Brodhead, KY 40409. If you wish to put a...
Tags: Immunization, Breast Cancer, Politics, Disease Prevention, Music
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Community Announcements for April 18
Mid-Continent University’s Advantage Mid-Continent University’s Advantage is an accelerated adult degree completion program that brings classes to local community classrooms throughout 27 cities and towns including Somerset, Danville and Mt....
Tags: Immunization, Financial Aid, Disease Prevention, Relay for Life, Music
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April 11 Community Announcments
Scouts selling Camp Cards Cub Scouts Pack 356 is selling Camp Cards for $5 each through May 13. If you would like to purchase, call Lisa Ledford at 365-9402 or William Stafford at (317) 250-7250. Family Connections FRC Advisory Council to meet...
Tags: Sports, Holidays, Restaurants, Immunization, Dining and Drinking
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Flu cases soaring in Kentucky
Regional epidemiologist, Jessamine County Health DepartmentWe are experiencing an early and intense influenza season this year with the activity level in Kentucky remaining at widespread. Influenza is a very contagious disease caused by the flu virus, which spreads from infected persons to the nose and throat...Tags: U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Diseases and Illnesses, Pneumonia, Flu Vaccine, Disease Prevention
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Kennel cough is a highly contagious infection
First of all, there are many different diseases and conditions that cause dogs to cough. Some of the causes of coughing in dogs include congestive heart failure, heart worms, allergic bronchitis, infectious bronchitis and the well known “kennel...
Tags: Diseases and Illnesses, Coughing, Heart Failure, Pneumonia, Drugs and Medicines
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Protecting you and your family from seasonal flu
Not only is the news full of the high number of flu cases, so are doctor offices. It is important to take precautions to keep your immune system at its best to decrease your chance of getting sick this season. Therefore, here is some information that...
Tags: Drugs and Medicines, Healthy Diet, Flu Vaccine, Disease Prevention, Medical Procedures and Tests
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News brief: Protect yourself from the flu
The flu season is in full swing; however, you can protect yourself and others from acquiring the dreaded flu bug. The single best way to prevent the flu is to get a flu vaccine each season. Ephraim McDowell Health said other simple things to protect...
Tags: Diseases and Illnesses, Coughing, Drugs and Medicines, Flu Vaccine, Disease Prevention
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Flu cases on the rise across Kentucky
mmoore@jessaminejournal.comWhile health departments across the state have amped up their efforts regarding influenza, the Jessamine County Health Department hasn’t had a confirmed case during this flu season. “There haven’t been any cases reported to us, but...Tags: Drugs and Medicines, Flu Vaccine, Pharmaceuticals, Disease Prevention, Medical Procedures and Tests
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