
Mississippi State Department of Health
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News and updates from the Mississippi State Department of Health https://t.co/8vtcjNs6y2
Mississippi
Joined September 2008
π§ New episode drops Aug 4:.Weβre talking all things Vital Records β from birth certificates to state health stats. Join Greg Flynn + guests Judy Moulder & Patricia Oluade for this deep dive on Health Talk Mississippi. #HealthTalkMS #HealthyMS
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π₯ Itβs not just hotβitβs Mississippi hot, yβall. Stay cool, stay hydrated, and know the signs of heat illness before it sneaks up on you. Your body will thank you. β‘οΈ Learn more at #SummerSurvivalMS #HealthyMS
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W.W. Industrial Group Recalls Pear Slices in Juice Due to Elevated Levels of Lead and Cadmium.
fda.gov
W.W. Industrial Group, Inc., NY is recalling Parashore Pear Slices in juice, 15 oz, because they have the potential to be contaminated with elevated levels of lead and cadmium.
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π¨ Weβre Hiring!.Join the Mississippi State Department of Health and make a difference in your community. From public health and clinical roles to outreach and admin support, there's a place for you on our team. Explore openings: #NowHiring #HealthyMS
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π Shaping a Healthier Future with Data!.MSDH leverages health trend analysis, disease insights, and data-driven policies to guide better health outcomes for Mississippians. π² Learn more about our data initiatives: #HealthyMS #PublicHealth
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Itβs HOT out there, Mississippi. Stay hydrated, stay cool, and never leave kids or pets in cars. Know the signs of heat illness. More tips: #SummerSurvivalMS #HealthyMS #HeatSafety
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π Vaccines can prevent serious complications from diseases. And thereβs nothing complicated about that. π Available at pharmacies, community health centers, and county health departments. Take the simple step to protect your health. π #HealthyMS
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π¨ MSDH reports a spike in pertussis (whooping cough) cases:.π§ 80 cases so far this year.πΆ 7 infants under 2 months.π₯ 10 hospitalized.π 40% in NE Mississippi. π Vax = best protection.π
Schedule at π (855) 767-0170.#HealthyMS
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π No appointment needed!.MSDH is hosting special school immunization clinics across the state. β
New to MS schools.β
Incoming 7th graders (Tdap required).β
College-bound students. π $10/shot if uninsured.π Bring immunization record. π #HealthyMS
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π¨ Weβre Hiring! Join the Mississippi State Department of Health and make a difference in your community. From public health and clinical roles to outreach and admin support, there's a place for you on our team. Explore openings: #NowHiring #HealthyMS
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π©ββοΈ Supporting Mississippiβs Healthcare Heroes!.MSDH strengthens the health workforce through training, incentives, and resources to empower caregivers across the state. π² Find out more: #HealthcareHeroes #HealthyMS
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π¦ What is West Nile Virusβand how can you avoid it?. Itβs in Mississippi, but prevention is easy:.βοΈ Use repellent.βοΈ Dump standing water.βοΈ Cover up.βοΈ Avoid dawn/dusk outdoors. π₯ Watch to learn more. π #SummerSurvivalMS #WestNile #HealthyMS
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Boyro Baby Walkers Recalled Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death to Children from Fall Hazard; Violations of the Federal Standard for Infant Walkers and Lead Content Ban; Sold Exclusively on |
cpsc.gov
Consumers should stop using and disassemble the recalled baby walkers immediately and contact Boyro Baby for instructions on receiving a full refund. Consumers will be asked to destroy the disassem...
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π Vaccines can prevent serious complications from diseases. And thereβs nothing complicated about that. π Available at pharmacies, community health centers, and county health departments. Take the simple step to protect your health. π #HealthyMS
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ποΈ Health Talk MS β Episode 1.Mississippiβs top causes of death are mostly preventableβand cost us $25B/year. Poverty fuels poor health, but we can break the cycle. π
New episodes monthly.π§ πΊ #HealthTalkMS #HealthyMS
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π¨ Weβre Hiring! Join the Mississippi State Department of Health and make a difference in your community. From public health and clinical roles to outreach and admin support, there's a place for you on our team. Explore openings: #NowHiring #HealthyMS
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π No appointment needed!.MSDH is hosting special school immunization clinics across the state. β
New to MS schools.β
Incoming 7th graders (Tdap required).β
College-bound students. π $10/shot if uninsured.π Bring immunization record. π #HealthyMS
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π¦ West Nile can hit hard. Protect yourself:. βοΈ Use repellent.βοΈ Dump standing water.βοΈ Cover up outdoors.βοΈ Stay in at dawn/dusk.βοΈ Check screens. Know the symptoms: fever, fatigue, stiff neck, confusion. π #SummerSurvivalMS #HealthyMS
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π Bright Smiles for Healthy Lives!.MSDH promotes oral health with education, cavity prevention programs, and support for healthy smiles across Mississippi. π² Learn about our dental services: #DentalHealth #HealthyMS
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