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How good diet and exercise prevent injury and disease LocalBeing healthy is important for service members’ careers. It’s also a key to long-term health and disease prevention for everyone in every facet of your lives.
By Claudia Sanchez-Bustamante MHS Communications/Health.mil 2 Min Read -
Influenza vaccine update for Pax River clinic patients Tenant ProfileNavy Medical Readiness Training Command (NMRTC) Patuxent River Clinics have received the influenza vaccine for ages 6 months to 35 months and, at this time, are able to administer the vaccine to this age range only. We are anticipating receipt of the annual influenza vaccine for ages three years and older sometime after late November, for prioritized distribution.
From NMRTC Patuxent River Public Affairs 1 Min Read -
The heat is on, stay cool LocalIn the last five years, the U.S. Navy has recorded 698 instances of heat stress, two of which were fatal. Working or playing in hot weather can lead to illness or death if you’re not prepared.
By Susanne Greene Naval Safety Center Public Affairs 1 Min Read -
Pax health clinic part of mosquito-borne disease surveillance program Tenant Profilefeatured Some motivated Preventive Medicine Sailors at Naval Health Clinic Patuxent River are getting the buzz on local mosquitoes by participating in the Army Public Health Command Mosquito-borne Disease Surveillance Program.
By Donna Cipolloni NAS Patuxent River Public Affairs 1 Min Read -
Veterans CornerVeterans CornerBehind the Scenes Tours By U.S. AIR FORCE CHIEF MASTER SGT. CHUCK LUCAS, RETIRED 4 Min Read -
Walter Reed Bethesda Observes National Public Health Week FeaturesWalter Reed Bethesda observed National Public Health Week with a “Walk and Talk with a Public Health Professional” event April 7 on the track in front of the Tower and in the building’s rotunda at the medical center.
By Bernard S. Little WRNMMC Public Affairs 2 Min Read -
Retiree CornerRetiree CornerAAFES Extends Online Eligibility 1 Min Read -
Fight the Bite: The Facts on West Nile Virus FeaturesMosquitoes can be relentless this time of year. It seems that if you swat one away, you immediately find three others in its place. Not only are mosquitoes a nuisance, but they also transmit several diseases, one of which is West Nile virus (WNV).
By Maj. Janeen Mathies, USA Chief, Environmental Health
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Mosquito population hits summer peak; monitoring begins LocalAs 2015 moves into sweltering summer months, warm weather and increased moisture support higher mosquito populations, and along with them comes a higher risk of mosquito-borne pathogens.
By Damien Salas, Pentagram Staff Writer 1 Min Read -
Are You Ready to Beat the Summer Heat? FeaturesSummer is officially upon us, and so are the warm temperatures that come along with it.
By Army Capt. Janeen Mathies WRNMMC Chief, Environmental Health
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