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Effective Handwashing: Learn. Teach. Repeat.
May 5 is World Hand Hygiene Day. Of all the practical skills and lessons, learning to protect your health in a public health emergency or a natural disaster by teaching and practicing effective handwashing is the most important. Clean hands are essential to health, whether in an emergency or day-to-day life. Start making handwashing a Read More >
Posted on by 10 CommentsManaging Asthma During COVID-19
Asthma is a serious, but common lung condition that affects 1 in 13 people, including adults and children. People with moderate to severe asthma might be at a higher risk of getting very sick from Coronavirus (COVID-19). The past six months have proven to be a busy time for our family. We have made our Read More >
Posted on by 9 CommentsReady CDC
By Victoria Harp CDC leads the nation in responding to public health emergencies, such as outbreaks and natural disasters. While the agency encourages the public to be aware of personal and family preparedness, not all CDC staff follow those guidelines. In an effort to increase personal preparedness as part of workforce culture, CDC created the Read More >
Posted on by Leave a commentProject Wildfire: A Community Approach to Surviving Wildfires
By Kate Lighthall Project Wildfire in Deschutes County, Oregon has been recognized by CDC’s Office of Public Health Preparedness and Responses’ (OPHPR) Learning Office and the CDC Foundation as a community effort that reflects and embodies FEMA’s Whole Community approach to emergency management. Although central Oregon experiences other natural and man-made disasters, wildfires are by far Read More >
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