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FDOH Addresses Vermont Death with Possible Link to Martin County

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Stuart, Fla. – The Florida Department of Health (FDOH) on Sunday said they have been in contact with Vermont health officials regarding a recent death reported in Vermont of an individual who had possible contact with suspected hepatitis A cases in Martin County: “We are aware of this unfortunate death in Vermont,"said Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez. "Our state and county health teams are in regular communication with the Vermont Department of Health, and at this time, we are awaiting the completion of their investigation. We will provide Floridians with any relevant information as it becomes available.”

Hepatitis A—remember to always wash your hands.

No one cares more about your baby than you—Get Tested for STDs

SelfCare is HealthCare—Get Tested for STDs

Talk. Test. Treat.—Get Tested for STDs

Taking Care of Your Health Includes Getting Tested for STDs

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We know that a healthy diet and exercise are the basics for achieving and maintaining good health, and that routine screenings for conditions and diseases of all sorts—blood pressure, mammograms, diabetes, even bi-yearly teeth cleanings—can prevent sickness and other health problems from taking root. So maybe it’s lack of awareness or just plain stigma that keeps many sexually-active adults from being screened for sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). Either way, STD screening is safe, confidential (as all health screenings are) and easy, and most STDs can be cured with antibiotics. STD screening is a normal part of taking care of your health.

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Rabies Alert Issued for Portions of Dixie County (PDF, 352kB)

The recent rabies alert is for 60 days. The center of the rabies alert is near NE 596th Street in Old Town, and includes the following boundaries in Dixie County: • Highway 351 to the north and west • Highway 349 to the east • NE 582nd street to the south

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