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30th Anniversary of World AIDS Day

December 1 marks the 30th anniversary of the observance of World AIDS Day—a day for people to unite in the fight against HIV, show their support for people living with HIV and to commemorate people who have died from AIDS-related complications. The theme for the 2018 observance is “Saving Lives Through Leadership and Partnership.”

Holiday Cooking Food Safety Tips

During the holidays, many people prepare one of the biggest meals they will prepare all year. Cooking large meals with various meats, multiple side dishes and desserts can present food safety challenges. One in six Americans could get sick from food poisoning this year alone, and it could also have long-term health consequences.

Get Vaccinated for 2018-19 Flu Season

With the arrival of flu season, the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) is recommending all Ohioans 6 months and older get a flu shot as soon as possible. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is urging vaccination by the end of October.

Preventing Child Lead Poisoning

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is reporting that from March 10, 2018 through April 5, 2018, 94 people have gone to emergency departments with serious unexplained bleeding (89 in Illinois including 2 deaths, 2 in Indiana, 1 in Maryland, 1 in Missouri, and 1 in Wisconsin). There may be an additional suspected case in Pennsylvania, according to the National Poison Data System.