Improper handling and undercooking poultry can lead to foodborne disease outbreaks. Here are some tips from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to safely prepare your holiday turkey meal. Thaw turkeys safely. Thaw turkeys in in a container in the refrigerator, in a leak-proof plastic bag in a sink of cold water (change […]
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HEALTH ALERT #163 Update on Vaping-Associated Lung Injuries
• E-cigarette, or vaping, product use associated lung injury (EVALI), previously referred to as vaping-
associated lung injury, should be reported within 24 hours to the local health department (LHD) or to the Bureau for Public Health (BPH) by calling (304) 558-5358 per the Reportable Disease Rule 64-CSR-7.
• Rapid recognition of patients with EVALI, increased understanding of diagnostic and treatment considerations, and timely reporting to public health could reduce morbidity and mortality associated with this injury.
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