Yakima Public Health

http://yakimahealthdistrict.org/documents/rabies.pdf

http://goo.gl/Xw5zI

http://www.foodsafety.gov/blog/listeriosis.html

In view of the current concern about Listeriosis and cantaloupe the following link has information about reducing your risk of exposure.
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http://www.kndu.com/story/15583285/yakima-county-program-gives-uninsured-adults-free-vaccinations

Union Gap, WA – Fair time has arrived and so has the beginning of flu season! Getting a flu vaccine is the best way to keep from getting the flu and preventing the spread of flu to your family and the community. So while enjoying the fair fun, don’t miss this perfect opportunity to receive your seasonal flu vaccine by stopping by the flu shot and education center at the Central Washington State Fair. New this year will be the offering of adult Tdap Vaccine (Tetanus/Diphtheria/Pertussis) for those adults who have no health insurance. This will be free to those adults who qualify through the Vaccine for Adult program of Yakima County.

This is the third year the Vaccine Preventable Disease Coalition of Yakima County, along with Yakima Regional Medical & Cardiac Center, area pharmacies and the WSU Nursing program, is sponsoring the flu shot booth. This year’s theme is “CSI-Community Strengthened by Immunizations”. The Flu booth will provide education on seasonal flu and other vaccine preventable diseases. This year’s theme is the “CSI Crime Lab”. Those wishing to put their skills to test will have the chance to “Solve the Vaccine Preventable Disease Case” and have their chance to “fling” the giant germs for a chance to win prizes.

“Our goal is to raise community awareness on the importance of vaccinating against vaccine preventable diseases at all ages,” states Ruth Rosenkranz, Immunization Specialist for the Yakima Health District. “Since vaccines are the hot topic right now, the coalition felt this would be a great way to promote disease prevention, while having a little fun at the same time.”

The booth will be located in the northwest corner of the Sundome during the fair. Seasonal flu shots will be available every day starting Friday, Sept. 23rd through Sunday, Oct. 2nd, from 11am-7pm to anyone age 9 years and older. The cost of the shots will be $30. Cash, Check, or Medicare part B will be accepted.

For more information on the importance of vaccines, the Vaccine Preventable Disease Coalition of Yakima County, or to find out where you can get a flu shot, go to locations page

Contact:
Consumer:
Jesus Rodriguez
425-503-3823

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – September 16, 2010 – Del Bueno of Grandview, WA is recalling all 16oz. size  packages of Queso Fresco Casero Fresh Cheese with a date stamp of Sept 14, 2011 because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.

Queso Fresco Casero Fresh Cheese was sold in retail markets in Washington and at the Pasco, WA flea market.

The cheese is packaged in round clear plastic 16oz. packages, and is stamped on the back with a code date of “Sep 14 2011”.

This recall is the result of a routine sampling program by Washington State Department of Agriculture which revealed that the cheese is contaminated with Listeria.  The company will be notifying their customers and requesting that they stop sales of this product. Del Bueno is working with FDA to conduct their recall.

Consumers who have purchased Del Bueno brand Queso Fresco are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.  Consumers with questions may contact the company at 425-503-3823 between 8:00am and 4:00pm Pacific time.

http://www.foodsafety.gov/blog/cookitsafe.html

http://www.cdc.gov/vitalsigns/CancerScreening/index.html

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