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Tips on Keeping Safe in Winter
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Ontario County Health Data

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Why Flu Vaccination Matters

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Are You a Newly Diagnosed Diabetic?
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Food and Water Related Illnesses
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Current News

 

HIV / AIDS: What the Future Holds

Food safetyWhen the first cases of what would later be known as AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome) occurred, it was described as an acute illness with a horrible prognosis. Most people died within six months or less. No one knew how to prevent it, to keep it from spreading, to treat it, or even what caused it.

We have come a long way since then. We know now that HIV (Human Immune Deficiency Virus) is the cause of AIDS.

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Holiday Food-Associated Illness

Food safetyFood-associated illness ("food poisoning") is a common cause of nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. In most cases, the illness just runs its course leaving the sufferer feeling wiped out.

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Keeping Babies Safe While They Sleep

Preventing SIDSIt doesn't happen often. But once in a while, we hear about a baby who seems perfectly healthy when they are put down for a nap, who never wakes up. Infant deaths are particularly tragic for all involved. Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) claims many lives; accidents claim more.

 

Here are some guidelines for keeping baby safe.


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Maternal Child Resource Guide

Preventing SIDS The Maternal Child Resource Guide is intended to connect the community, medical staff, and service agencies with the vast resources that are available to residents of Ontario County. This list is updated yearly and is inclusive to the best of our knowledge. You will also find health information on many of the pages within this resource guide. The information provided is general health information. Any specific health question should be directed to your physician. If you would like your service agency listed in this resource guide please contact Christy Richards at Christy.Richards@co.ontario.ny.us.

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