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Floridians and Visitors Urged to Get Vaccinated Against Measles

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Tallahassee, Fla. — With the increase in measles cases across the US, the Florida Department of Health (FDOH) is urging Floridians and visitors who have not been immunized to get vaccinated. Although measles was thought to be eradicated in the United States in 2000, the disease has reappeared in recent months in the form of outbreaks in several states. The Centers for Disease Control and Health Protection defines a measles outbreak as three or more cases. As of April 17, 2019, one measles case has been reported to FDOH.

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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Treating cancer early can be the difference between life and death.

Mammograms Save lives. You may qualify for free or low-cost services. go to SantaRosa.FloridaHealth.gov

Early Detection is important. Women 64 years and younger who do not have insurance that covers a mammogram may qualify for free or low-cost services.

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