Blog For Tag "publichealth"

  • Healthy Holidays: A Guide to Staying Well This Season

    posted by Angel Smith on Friday, December 13, 2024 Angel Smith, Director of Clay County Public Health, shares helpful tips to stay healthy this holiday season, emphasizing the importance of prevention to protect yourself and loved ones. From practicing good hygiene and getting vaccinated to being mindful during gatherings, her advice ensures a safe and joyful holiday celebration for all.

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  • Thinning Down Thanksgiving

    posted by Darlene DeWitt, MS, RD, LD on Monday, November 25, 2024 Thanksgiving is a time to bring out cherished family recipes and gather around the table with loved ones. By making some simple swaps, you can enjoy your favorite dishes while keeping your waistline in check this Thanksgiving and beyond.

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  • Stay Protected This Season: The Benefits of RSV Vaccination

    posted by Angel Smith on Thursday, September 26, 2024 RSV vaccines offer crucial protection, especially for infants, older adults, and individuals with weakened immune systems. They help prevent severe RSV infections that can lead to pneumonia, bronchiolitis, and hospitalizations, particularly in high-risk groups.

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  • Avoid Overheating this Summer

    posted by Colette Rossiter on Thursday, June 16, 2022 The “dog days” of summer seem to have arrived early this year! According to the calendar, summer doesn't officially begin until June 21st. Yet here were are, battling the heat and humidity of a typical Iowa day in July. Colette Rossiter from Clay County Public Health shares tips on avoiding the heat in her latest blog.

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