World Rabies Day – September 28, 2023 Key facts According to the CDC: Rabies is a deadly virus found in the saliva and nervous system of an infected animals spread from animal to… Read More

National Breastfeeding Month (August, 2023) Key Facts According to the World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action (WABA): Breastfeeding without other foods or fluids for the first 4 to 6 months of… Read More

Summer Sun Safety Month (August, 2023) Key Facts  According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration: Sunscreen is not recommended for babies who are 6 months old or younger Make sure your… Read More

National Immunization Awareness Month (August, 2023) Key Facts According to the World Health Organization (WHO): An estimated 25 million children under the age of 1 year did not receive basic vaccines,… Read More

World Hepatitis Day – July 28, 2023 Key Facts According to the World Hepatitis Alliance: Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver, most commonly caused by a viral infection. There are… Read More

UV Safety Awareness Month Key Facts According to the American Cancer Society: Your skin makes vitamin D naturally when it is exposed to UV rays from the sun. Whenever possible, it’s… Read More

Prevent Swimmer’s Itch Key Facts According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): It is possible to reduce the risk of swimmer’s itch. Avoid swimming in areas where… Read More

International Group B Strep Awareness Month – July, 2023 Key Facts According to the CDC: In the United States, GBS bacteria are a leading cause of meningitis and bloodstream infections in… Read More

Men’s Health Month – June, 2023 Key Facts According to Men’s Health Network (MHN): At birth, the ratio of males to females is 115:100, but by the age of 100,… Read More

Tick Prevention Key Facts According to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS): Michigan’s five most common ticks are the American dog tick, Blacklegged tick, Lone star tick, Woodchuck… Read More