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$650,000 Awarded in Harmful Algal Bloom Research Funding

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Tallahassee, Fla.— The Florida Department of Health announced that $650,000 in legislatively-appropriated funds was awarded to four Florida universities. This funding will support these researchers in their efforts to improve the understanding of the potential long-term human-health impacts of harmful algal blooms like blue-green algae and red tide.

Hepatitis A—remember to always wash your hands.

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

Holiday Cooking - Make the Meal Safely Before You Serve

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It’s holiday cooking season and time to plan your meals. Whether you’re cooking plans include mastering family recipes or tackling new ones, the Florida Department of Health reminds you to keep your food safety skills sharp this season.

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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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