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DISEASE PREVENTION

This site contains HIV prevention messages that may not be appropriate for all audiences.

SEASONAL FLU

What to do if you get sick What you should know about... Influenza Symptoms References & Resources Flu Clinics

COLORECTAL CANCER

Warning signs, Risks, When, What to do, and It's a fact Colorectal kits:  Call Ann @ 286-3194

HIV

How to Use a Condom HIV/AIDS Information Understanding HIV How you can and cannot become infected with HIV Pregnancy and HIV HIV and your child Talking to young people about HIV and AIDS Difference between HIV and AIDS AIDS information for young people HIV/AIDS FAQ's HIV Outreach Program HIV Testing Related links

SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES

How to Use a Condom STD General Information Common Symptoms of STDs Babies and STDs How to make STD treatments work STD FAQS Related links Polk County Family Planning Program

BREAST/CERVICAL CANCER

Breast/Cervical Cancer Information Toll free hotline:  1-800-369-2229 Contact Person:  Louanne @ 286-2095

WISEWOMAN PROGRAM

WISEWOMAN Cardiovascular Study WomenHeart Program for women with heart disease

COMMUNICABLE DISEASE FACT SHEETS

Bacterial Vaginosis Chlamydia Genital Herpes Genital Warts Gonorrhea Group A Streptococcus Hepatitis A Hepatitis B Hepatitis C Herpes Infectious/Communicable Disease Control Influenza Influenza Vaccine Lice Measles Meningococcal Disease (Spinal Meningitis) Meningococcal Disease (Spinal Meningitis) Vaccine Mumps NGU Pelvic Inflammatory Disease Pertussis (whooping cough) Pneumococcal Polysaccharide Vaccine Rubella Scabies Syphilis Trich Tuberculosis West Nile Virus Yeast Infection Outside - Related Links: Iowa Department of Public Health (idph.state.ia.us)

FOOD SAFETY

More Food Safety Information (foodsafety.gov) To Investigate a Food-borne Illness Beware of Food-borne Illness in Your Home

CHRONIC DISEASE SELF-MANAGEMENT PROGRAM

Chronic Disease Self-Management Program

OTHER DISEASE PREVENTION INFORMATION

Consumer guidance on safe handling of raw vegetables and fresh-squeezed juices Insect Repellants, Bites & Stings My Family Health Portrait Coughing and sneezing techniques to prevent the spread of disease.

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