The state of Iowa has been experiencing a large outbreak of mumps that began in December 2005 (1). The majority of cases are occurring among persons 18-25 years of age, many of whom are vaccinated. Additional cases of mumps, possibly linked to the Iowa outbreak, are also under investigation in eight neighboring states, including Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, and Wisconsin.
Site promotes healthy, positive behaviors in girls between the ages of 10 and 16. The site gives girls reliable, useful information on the health issues they will face as they become young women, and tips on handling relationships with family and friends, at school and at home.
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Professional education for healthcare providers on health risks for adolescent farmworkers.
HRSA/HAB has developed a new 24-hour clinical consultation service, the National Perinatal HIV Consultation and Referral Service (Perinatal Hotline). This service provides 24-hour advice from HIV experts on indications and interpretations of HIV testing in pregnancy as well as consultation on treating HIV-infected pregnant women and their infants. The Perinatal Hotline (888-448-8765) and the PEPline (888-448-4911) are both available 24 hours, seven days per week. The Warmline (800-933-3413) is available 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. (EST) Monday through Friday.
Free video called “Lo Mejor Para Su Bebe”, which covers infant care and breastfeeding.
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Low literacy English and Spanish handouts on pregnancy and infant care.
Comfort Measures for Childbirth: The Rebozo Way--video and book. Bienvenido a la Vida: 3 Spanish Birth Stories--video about labor and birth
Lots of great materials and more in Spanish all the time. Pamphlets, posters, flip charts, models, etc.
Published transcultural perinatal education curriculum.
CDC Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program - offers screening, research and surveillance information.
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You and your baby pregnancy pamplet.
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- Overimmunization.pdf (173.9 KB)
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- MMR_span125.pdf (4.55 MB)
- MMR_eng125.pdf (4.46 MB)
The Pepin Comic Book series covers seven immunization topics: Td, Chickenpox, MMR, DTaP, Hep A, Hep B, and After the Shot. These low literate, popular education materials are available in English and Spanish to help clinicians educate parents about the importance of getting their children vaccinated.
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- DTaP_span125.pdf (3.57 MB)
- DTaP_eng125.pdf (3.52 MB)
The Pepin Comic Book series covers seven immunization topics: Td, Chickenpox, MMR, DTaP, Hep A, Hep B, and After the Shot. These low literate, popular education materials are available in English and Spanish to help clinicians educate parents about the importance of getting their children vaccinated.
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- HepBspan125.pdf (4.39 MB)
- HepBEnglish28Pgs.pdf (2.79 MB)
The Pepin Comic Book series covers seven immunization topics: Td, Chickenpox, MMR, DTaP, Hep A, Hep B, and After the Shot. These low literate, popular education materials are available in English and Spanish to help clinicians educate parents about the importance of getting their children vaccinated.
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- ChickenpoxSpan125.pdf (4.35 MB)
- ChickenpoxEng125.pdf (4.31 MB)
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- childhood_immunization_sp_brochure.pdf (567.55 KB)
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- adult_immunization_sp_brochure.pdf (102.2 KB)
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- ChildAdolesScheduleSpanish2006.pdf (154.14 KB)
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