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How to survive peak pollen allergy season: New York public health update

HEALTHBEAT

Why it matters AmeriCorps supports more than 24,000 volunteers and members statewide who have provided critical services in vulnerable communities for decades. Composting is so in right now In a city of 8 million people, how we handle our garbage is a frontline public health service.

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Second Outbreak of Marburg Virus Disease (MVD) in Tanzania: Urgent Response and Public Health Interventions

BMJ Global Health

Public Health Response and Preventative Measures To curb Marburg virus transmission, Tanzanias Ministry of Health has launched public awareness campaigns on MVD symptoms, enforced strict infection control measures, and discouraged contact with the deceased during burial.