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Social Scuttlebutt? Be Prepared to Stay Informed in an Emergency

Social media has evolved into a powerful mass communication tool that preparedness and response agencies like CDC’s Center for Preparedness and Response use to share personal health preparedness tips and emergency response recommendations. When there is a public health emergency, the information disseminated by CDC and its federal, state, and local response partners can save lives. Read More >

November 18, 2019 by Blog Administrator1 Comment

General, natural disasters

emergencies, public health, Public Health Emergency Preparedness Program, rumors, social media, trusted sources

Prepare Your Health: Falling Into Asthma

Fall is a busy time. It marks peak hurricane season and the start of cold and flu season. Fall is also one of the busiest months for asthma attacks. Throughout autumn, our home is on high alert because of our children’s history of asthma, and the likelihood of them having an increased number of asthma Read More >

November 4, 2019 by Holly Gay3 Comments

Flu, General, preparedness, response

#PrepYour, Asthma, Asthma Action Plan, Center for Preparedness and Response (CPR), Immunization, Medications, paperwork, personal health, personal needs, Prepare Your Health, prescriptions, public health, Vaccintation