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To quote the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, “hand-washing is like a do-it-yourself vaccine — washing your hands will help reduce the spread of illness so you can stay healthy this winter. Regular hand-washing, particularly before and after certain activities, is one of the best ways to remove germs, avoid getting sick, and prevent the spread of germs to others. It’s quick, it’s simple, and it can keep us all from getting sick.”

Vaccinations still remain a controversial subject, especially during back-to-school and flu seasons. However, the science has proven that vaccines help prevent the outbreak of disease within communities and save lives. But what if your being vaccinated could help save someone else’s life?

Have you ever wondered if your sunburn could have been related to the medication you were taking? Ever experienced burning and itching after applying certain brands of sunscreen? These situations can be labeled as either phototoxicty or photoallergy, and with the summer season approaching it is important that you understand the potential reactions that some of your medications can have with the sun.

With summer right around the corner, it’s time to enjoy the great outdoors –– but be careful of those pesky insects. Mosquitoes, bees, wasps, yellow jackets, ticks, spiders, chiggers, deer flies, and fire ants may all be lurking right in your backyard.

Prior to 2015, Zika virus outbreaks have occurred in areas of Africa, Southeast Asia, and the Pacific Islands. In May 2015, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) issued an alert regarding the first confirmed Zika virus infections in Brazil. Currently, outbreaks are occurring in many countries. Zika virus will continue to spread and it will be difficult to determine how the virus will spread over time.