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CDC Offers Opportunities to Provide Feedback on the Development of a STD Federal Action Plan
4/16/19 Half of STDs are among young people ages 15 to 24 years. These infections can lead to long-term health consequences, such as infertility; they can facilitate HIV transmission To address this issue, HHS and CDC request your input on the development of a Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) Federal Action Plan.
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The 2017-18 NYS Report Card II Release
4/11/19 The 2017-18 NYS Report Card II Release is publicly available on NYS Report Card 2017-18. The Report Card II Report provides, at the State, District and School level, all accountability and staff data as required by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA).
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FDA Alert on Using Only Approved Medical Devices to Help Assess or Diagnose a Head Injury, Including Concussion
4/10/19 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is issuing this communication to make the public and health care providers aware of the potentially serious risks which may be associated with the use of unapproved or uncleared medical devices for the diagnosis, treatment or management of a concussion. A list of FDA approved devices is also provided.
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New SAMSHA Resource:After a School Tragedy...Readiness, Response, Recovery, & Resources
4/9/19 This resource is designed to help schools better support students and families in the aftermath of violence and trauma. It provides strategies to assist schools with readiness, response, and recovery to help a school community support resilience in the event of a tragedy.
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USDA:Creative Solutions to Ending School Food Waste
4/8/19 Americans waste enough food every day to fill a 90,000 seat football stadium. Approximately 1/3 of all food is wasted at the retail and consumer levels. While research has shown that food wasted by children is similar to the rest of the U.S. population, there are many ways schools can reduce food waste and teach students about the impact it has on the environment and in their community.
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FDA E-Cigarette Safety Communication-Related to Seizures Reported Following E-cigarette Use, Particularly in Youth and Young Adults
4/5/19 Seizures occurring with e-cigarette use (vaping) signal a potential emerging safety issue.
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US and NYS Measles Outbreak Update
3/29/19 There are now 314 confirmed cases of measles in 15 states, with six states reporting measles outbreaks, according to the latest data for 2019 from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).. Rockland County, a suburb of New York City has confirmed 155 cases and the County executive Ed Day declared a countywide state of emergency on 2/26/19 to include anyone less than 18 years of age who is unvaccinated against the measles.
