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Pills purchased outside of a licensed pharmacy are illegal, dangerous, and potentially lethal. Learn more at ow.ly/X0ju50Qe9Cc #OnePillCanKill #CurbtheCrisis #FentanylAwareness
Think the eggnog, turkey, or stuffing made you sick? Contact your doctor and report it to the health department at: ow.ly/VlJz50Q8Z8C #FoodSafetyFriday #MyMealDetective
Today, December 1st, is #WorldAIDSDay . Today we remember those we have lost in the fight and we commit ourselves to working together to end the epidemic. We all have a role to play, so let’s #StopHIVTogether ow.ly/7ZL950QcvMg
November kicks off #norovirus season! Norovirus is most common during winter & spring. Follow these tips:
💦 Wash your hands.
🏠 Stay home when sick.
🥡 Don’t prepare food while sick.
🧼 Clean & disinfect surfaces w/ bleach.
👕 Wash soiled clothes & linens.
#FoodSafetyFriday
Make #Thanksgiving table-talk something to chew on. Did you know that tomorrow is also #NationalFamilyHealthHistoryDay ? Knowing your family's health history is important when it comes to managing your health and medical care. Read more: ow.ly/zXHZ50Qa6AR
If you see a wild animal that looks sick or in trouble, don’t take matters into your own hands. Contact a licensed wildlife rehabber or the Department of Wildlife Resources. Here's a directory of wildlife care professionals: ow.ly/bI8450Q9T1t #ProtectYourPetsProtectYourself
We are all #PublicHealth ! Join us on #PHTYD in expressing our collective commitment to supporting the #publichealthworkforce – public health officials, #epidemiologists , and many others – and their tireless efforts to protect and improve health. #PublicHealth Heroes
Turkey? ✅
Stuffing? ✅
Keeping risky habits out of the kitchen this #Thanksgiving ? 👀
Let’s discuss!
Dive into this guide for a foolproof holiday. ow.ly/4PfN50Q8U6P #FoodSafetyFriday
Happy #NationalRuralHealthDay and CONGRATULATIONS to the winners of the 2023 Virginia State Office of Rural Health Photo Contest! Winners will be featured in the 2024 digital VA-SORH Community Calendar series.
Watch the video announcement on YouTube at: ow.ly/qiS950Q8u4e