Don’t Let Mosquitoes Suck the Fun Out of Your Summer

The recent rainy weather combined with the spike temperature has created the ideal conditions for mosquitoes to thrive.

Everyone hates the little pests and the itchy bumps they leave behind and in some cases, the insects could even be carrying a mosquito-borne disease. Therefore, most of the people try to get help from pigeon removal in sydney or other pest control services.

The Center for Disease Control has issued a few different precautionary measures you should take in order to protect yourself from bites.

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In Recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness Month the CDC Provides Info to Help Stop Sexual Violence Before it Begins

Sexual violence is a serious public health issue that affects millions of men and women. Just in the United States, 1 in 6 men and 1 in 3 women reported experiencing sexual violence involving physical contact at some point in their life.

As startling as that statistic may sound, it doesn’t capture the true magnitude of the problem as many victims do not tell police, family or friends about the incident.

In an effort to draw attention to the pervasive problem, April is recognized as Sexual Assault Awareness Month. The Center for Disease Control provided a bit of information to help stop sexual violence before it begins. Continue reading

The CDC Warns Individuals to Be Aware of High Frostbite and Hypothermia Risks This Time of Year

With extremely cold temperatures and frigid wind chills expected to continue in the coming weeks, the Center for Disease Control is warning people to take necessary precautions to avoid getting hypothermia or frostbite.

Before going outside, make sure you’re sufficiently dressed for the weather. Your fingers, toes, ears, cheeks, chin and nose should all be thoroughly protected, as these are the areas most vulnerable to frostbite. Continue reading

ISDH Begins Toxicology Pilot Program to Improve Coroner Consistency in the State

The Center for Disease control said that Indiana is one of the three worst states for overdose fatality reports because of inconsistencies in the way coroners test and fill out death certificates. In an effort to improve that reporting, the Indiana State Department of Health’s Division of Trauma and Injury Prevention launched a toxicology pilot program that works with coroners and allows them to order either a basic or more comprehensive panel. Continue reading