The Pepin Comic Book series covers seven immunization topics: Td, Chickenpox, MMR, DTaP, Hep A, Hep B, and After the Shot. These low literate, popular education materials are available in English and Spanish to help clinicians educate parents about the importance of getting their children vaccinated.
Files
- DTaP_span125.pdf (3.57 MB)
- DTaP_eng125.pdf (3.52 MB)
A simple sign to use in public bathrooms and/or your waiting area to let patients know where and how to get condoms from the clinic.
Files
- Si_necesita_condones.pdf (19.71 KB)
From the Seattle STD/HIV Prevention Training Center and the University of Washington. This excellent site provides interactive, case-based modules related to the clinical care of persons with Viral Hepatitis A, B, and C. Easy to access!
This position paper provides critical information that clarifies standard hepatitis screening and vaccination recommendations for these populations. New updated version July 2008.
Files
- Hep_MCN_Position_Paper.pdf (252.33 KB)
- Hep_MCN_Position_PaperUpdate.pdf (81 KB)
A handy one page reference that covers basic hepatitis facts. Useful for keeping in exam rooms.
Files
- HepQuick.pdf (126.17 KB)
- HepQuickUpdated08.pdf (52.34 KB)
copy deeplink Hepatitis Patient Education Poster Spanish/English
Hepatitis Patient Education Poster Spanish/EnglishHepatitis Patient Education poster in English ready to download and print out for your use.
Files
- hearingloss-hepPosterSpan.pdf (1.06 MB)
- hearingloss-hepPoster.pdf (1.06 MB)
copy deeplink Florida Pesticide Monitoring, Enforcement Draw Fire - Florida Palm Beach Post (Part 1 of 3 Part Series)
Florida Pesticide Monitoring, Enforcement Draw Fire - Florida Palm Beach Post (Part 1 of 3 Part Series)Since many exposures come during those field applications, the risks - to farmworkers and to nearby residents who can be affected if the chemicals drift - can occur much more frequently. "You are working in one field, and the tractor passes in the next field spraying," says Epifanio, 58, a veteran Mexican farmworker who asked that his full name not be used, out of fear for his job. "The wind brings it to you. It happens to somebody around here every single day."
Files
- florida_pesticide_1.pdf (20.61 KB)
copy deeplink Weak Enforcement Practices Protect Florida Growers - Florida Palm Beach Post (Part 2 of 3 Part Series)
Weak Enforcement Practices Protect Florida Growers - Florida Palm Beach Post (Part 2 of 3 Part Series)Probe of ill workers cited to expose flaws, Farmworker advocates say the state mishandled a case in which 20 migrants were sickened.
Files
- florida_pesticide_2.pdf (19.48 KB)
Vacunacion un gesto de amor
Files
The October issue of the Heptalk Listerv covers: 1. “Incorporating Sexual Risk Assessment in Routine Visits for Gay and Bisexual Men†Though targeted towards a narrower population, is applicable in most routine visit situations. Also includes some good specific questioning techniques. 2. Sexual History Taking. A complete module, in pdf form from the New England National Network of STD/HIV Prevention Training Centers, using 4 case studies. It reads easily and quickly and has many good suggestions.
Files
- october06.pdf (95.27 KB)
This monograph looks at the incidence of cancer in mobile populations as well as significant issues in cancer screening, treatment and prevention for this population.
Files
- cancer_monograph.pdf (1004.8 KB)