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Connecticut Department of Public Health confirms season’s first influenza deaths

The following content is from the CT DPH on October 16, 2024 and was not written by HVHD. HARTFORD, Conn—Connecticut Department of Public Health Commissioner Manisha Juthani, MD, confirmed the first two deaths of state residents due to influenza (flu) for the 2024-25 respiratory viral disease season. The announcement came at a news conference this morning […]

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Containers of LACTAID Milk being recalled due to unlisted amounts of almonds

The following content is from the CT DPH on September 30, 2024 and was not written by HVHD. HARTFORD, Conn.— The Connecticut Department of Public Health is highlighting the following voluntary recall that has being initiated by the US Food and Drug Administration: HP Hood LLC is recalling five SKUs of 96 oz containers of

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Prevention Strategies for Mpox, including Vaccinating People at Riskvia Sexual Exposure, for U.S. Travelers Visiting Countries with

The following content is from the CDC on September 23, 2024 and was not written by HVHD. Summary   The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is issuing this Health Alert Network (HAN) Health  Update to provide additional information about the ongoing outbreak of clade I monkeypox virus (MPXV),  the virus that causes mpox, in

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Children’s Jewelry Sets Recalled Due to Risk of Lead and Cadmium Poisoning; Violations of the Federal Lead Content Ban and Federal Hazardous Substances Act; Sold Exclusively on Amazon.com by Newmemo

The following content is from the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission on September 13, 2024 and was not written by HVHD. Name of Product: Newmemo Children’s Ring Sets Hazard: The rings contain levels of lead that exceed the federal lead content ban and levels of cadmium that are prohibited in children’s products by the

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Governor Lamont Allocates $5 Million in State Funding To Provide Grants To Small Businesses Impacted by Record Flooding in Western Connecticut

Application Period for State Micro-Grant Program Begins September 3, 2024 The following content is from Governor Lamont’s New Room on August 26, 2024 and was not written by HVHD. (SEYMOUR, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont, joined by Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) Commissioner Daniel O’Keefe, today announced that he is allocating $5

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Connecticut DPH addresses severe flooding that is impacting numerous cities and towns throughout Connecticut

The following content is from CT DPH on August 19, 2024 and was not written by HVHD. HARTFORD, Conn.— The Connecticut Department of Public Health (DPH) is issuing this document to provide an overview of best practices to ensure the safety of residents affected by the severe and sudden rainfall that impacted Connecticut. over the weekend—particularly

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DPH announces first case of West Nile virus infection this year

The following content is from CT DPH on August 16, 2024 and was not written by HVHD. Residents are advised to protect themselves and their children from mosquito bites HARTFORD, Conn—The Connecticut Department of Public Health (DPH) today announced that a Connecticut resident has tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV) infection. This is the

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Increase in Human Parvovirus B19 Activity in the United States

The following content is from the CDC on August 13, 2024 and was not written by HVHD. Distributed via the CDC Health Alert NetworkAugust 13, 2024, 2:30 PM ETCDCHAN-00514 SummaryThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is issuing this Health Alert Network (HAN) Health Advisory to notify healthcare providers, public health authorities, and the

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Boar’s Head expands recall of deli meat products due to possible listeria contamination

The following content is from the CT DPH on August 1, 2024 and was not written by HVHD. HARTFORD, Conn— Boar’s Head is recalling an additional seven million pounds of ready to eat products as it investigates a deadly outbreak of listeria potentially linked to the product.   The recall includes 71 products from the

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