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This photonovella accompanies the video "La Vida Mia"

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In this edition, we offer resources and information about water and sanitation issues. Fecal-to-oral transmission, via contaminated water, food, or other objects, is the principal means of spreading HAV, the virus that causes Hepatitis A.

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This informational poster outlines what you can do and what you need to know about the bird flu.
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We began in July with information about substance abuse among migrant workers. The current edition is Harm Reduction Strategies for HCV Substance Abusers. Potential substance abuse treatment sites and resources for migrants will follow in September.

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This poster outlines four simple steps you can do to protect you and your family.
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You and your baby pregnancy pamplet.
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In the event of pandemic influenza, businesses will play a key role in protecting employees' health and safety as well as limiting the negative impact to the economy and society. Planning for pandemic influenza is critical.
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The mission of Bright Futures is to promote and improve the health, education, and well-being of infants, children, adolescents, families, and communities.

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From the New York State Department of HealthRisk Assessment and Tailored Harm Reduction Messages
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Following natural disasters there is often a sharp rise in violence against women and children, especially for those who have lost their homes and who are living in crowded shelters. Teenage girls, young women, and separated children are at special risk.
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A listing with links and ordering information to the EPA's bilingual posters, handbooks, guides, videos, CDs and other materials about pesticide safety and how to recognize and treat heat related illnesses.

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"Substance Use and Migrant Labor, Part One" The number of substances reported “ever used” by 127 farm workers in a study conducted in three southern states (Inscription in Drug Use among Farm Workers) ranged from one (17 persons) to ten/more (6 persons)

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Strategic plan developed by DSHS for Influenza Pandemic
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Excerpts from "Inscription In Drug Use Among Farm Workers," Original (unpublished) research by Dr. Keith Bletzer.
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A Spanish educational comic book that promotes safe hygiene. Emphasis on food safety and handwashing. For more information contact the Veronica Corella-Barud (vcorella@utep.edu).
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From the New York State Department of HealthRisk Assessment and Tailored Harm Reduction Messages
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The following links and and articles are available In the January Listserv: 1. Links to the full text of the ACIP recommendations for infants, adolescents, and children. 2. Dear Colleague Letter about New Recommendations to Prevent Perinatal HBV. Summary of the recommendations from HEP EXPRESS Viral hepatitis news from the Immunization Action Coalition Issue Number 39, January 6, 2006 3. ”Hepatitis B Vaccine Considered for All Adults from American Medical News on upcoming adult immunizations, summarizes issues that are central to the HepTalk project clinics and their clients. The article includes a mention of MCN's recommendations on these issues.

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Our focus this month is treatment for Hepatitis B and C.

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Protect yourself from the flu at home and work.
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Be educated about Influenze; Don't panic, be prepared!
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Usted y su bebe pregnancy pamphlet.
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