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November is Native American Heritage Month, a time to honor the history & contributions of First Peoples to every part of our broader society. You can find great resources to learn more from the Library of Congress & their public partners: nativeamericanheritagemonth.gov

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Antibiotic and antifungal drugs are valuable tools for treating infections, but any time they are used they can cause side effects and contribute to #AntimicrobialResistance (AR). Learn how the appropriate use of these drugs can help fight AR: bit.ly/3zhewOm #USAAW24

Antibiotic and antifungal drugs are valuable tools for treating infections, but any time they are used they can cause side effects and contribute to #AntimicrobialResistance (AR). Learn how the appropriate use of these drugs can help fight AR: bit.ly/3zhewOm #USAAW24
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DYK that animals, including our pets and livestock, can carry germs that can spread and contribute to #AntimicrobialResistance (AR)? Discover the simple actions you can take to protect yourself & your pet & fight AR. bit.ly/3RMbZlA #USAAW24

DYK that animals, including our pets and livestock, can carry germs that can spread and contribute to #AntimicrobialResistance (AR)? Discover the simple actions you can take to protect yourself & your pet & fight AR. bit.ly/3RMbZlA #USAAW24
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Today we join American Cancer Society Society in the Great American Smokeout! Quitting smoking isn’t easy. It takes time. And a plan. You don’t have to stop smoking in one day. Start with day one: cancer.org/cancer/risk-pr…

Today we join <a href="/AmericanCancer/">American Cancer Society</a> Society in the Great American Smokeout! Quitting smoking isn’t easy. It takes time. And a plan. You don’t have to stop smoking in one day. Start with day one: cancer.org/cancer/risk-pr…
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At Washington State Department of Health we're excited to celebrate the #PowerOfRural on #NationalRuralHealthDay, Nov 21! Join us in recognizing the spirit of #rural America and the efforts of healthcare providers and community health leaders to addressing unique healthcare challenges. Learn more at

At <a href="/WADeptHealth/">Washington State Department of Health</a> we're excited to celebrate the #PowerOfRural on #NationalRuralHealthDay, Nov 21! Join us in recognizing the spirit of #rural America and the efforts of healthcare providers and community health leaders to addressing unique healthcare challenges. Learn more at
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Antibiotics and antifungals used as pesticides in agriculture can lead to contamination of the environment (e.g., water and soil). This can speed up the development and spread of #AntimicrobialResistance. Learn more: bit.ly/3xyxT4U #USAAW24

Antibiotics and antifungals used as pesticides in agriculture can lead to contamination of the environment (e.g., water and soil). This can speed up the development and spread of #AntimicrobialResistance. Learn more: bit.ly/3xyxT4U #USAAW24
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CDC takes a One Health approach to fighting #AntimicrobialResistance (AR), which requires that everyone across human, animal, and environmental health collaborate to slow its spread. Learn how we all can fight AR together. bit.ly/3L8mSu1 #USAAW24

CDC takes a One Health approach to fighting #AntimicrobialResistance (AR), which requires that everyone across human, animal, and environmental health collaborate to slow its spread. Learn how we all can fight AR together. bit.ly/3L8mSu1 #USAAW24
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U.S. Antibiotic Awareness Week (USAAW) is coming to an end but CDC’s commitment to combating the emergence and spread of #AntimicrobialResistance (AR) continues. Fighting AR takes all of us and everyone can play a role. bit.ly/4cDoRCn #USAAW24

U.S. Antibiotic Awareness Week (USAAW) is coming to an end but CDC’s commitment to combating the emergence and spread of #AntimicrobialResistance (AR) continues. Fighting AR takes all of us and everyone can play a role. bit.ly/4cDoRCn #USAAW24
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November is Native American Heritage Month, a time to honor the history & contributions of First Peoples to every part of our broader society. You can find great resources to learn more from the Library of Congress & their public partners: nativeamericanheritagemonth.gov

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November is Family Health History Month, which is a good time to collect your family health history and share it with your healthcare provider. Learn more from CDC: cdc.gov/family-health-…

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November is National #Diabetes Month! Check out NIDDK all month for tips to manage diabetes and prevent diabetes health problems. #Diabetes #DiabetesAwareness #NIDDK #DiabetesAwarenessMonth

November is National #Diabetes Month! Check out <a href="/NIDDKgov/">NIDDK</a> all month for tips to manage diabetes and prevent diabetes health problems. #Diabetes #DiabetesAwareness #NIDDK #DiabetesAwarenessMonth
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There is a multi-state salmonella outbreak linked to cucumbers. As of November 26, 2024, five residents across Washington have been included in this outbreak. None were hospitalized and none died. Please visit wadoh.info/4gbgmAw for more info.

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December 1 is #WorldAIDSDay, a day to come together to end the HIV epidemic across the globe. We all have a role to play, so let’s #StopHIVTogether. bit.ly/3DnbZAo

December 1 is #WorldAIDSDay, a day to come together to end the HIV epidemic across the globe. We all have a role to play, so let’s #StopHIVTogether. bit.ly/3DnbZAo
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We are grateful to the counties and fire departments for joining the pilot program and helping reach more Washingtonians in need. This expansion to include EMTs by Seattle Fire Dept. is a critical part of this ongoing effort.

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March 24 is #WorldTBDay. Too many people in the U.S. still suffer from tuberculosis (TB). Efforts to improve awareness, testing, and treatment of latent TB infection and TB disease among groups at high risk are critical to eliminate TB. Learn more: cdc.gov/tb/worldtbday

March 24 is #WorldTBDay. Too many people in the U.S. still suffer from tuberculosis (TB). Efforts to improve awareness, testing, and treatment of latent TB infection and TB disease among groups at high risk are critical to eliminate TB. Learn more: cdc.gov/tb/worldtbday