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From the New York State Department of HealthRisk Assessment and Tailored Harm Reduction Messages
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Following natural disasters there is often a sharp rise in violence against women and children, especially for those who have lost their homes and who are living in crowded shelters. Teenage girls, young women, and separated children are at special risk.
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A listing with links and ordering information to the EPA's bilingual posters, handbooks, guides, videos, CDs and other materials about pesticide safety and how to recognize and treat heat related illnesses.

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Created by Migrant Clinicians Network Diabetes Program Funding provided by the Diabetes Program, Texas Department of Health.  This is a brochure which explains which foods are healthy and unhealthy while traveling. A dietary guide in english and spanish. Eat these foods in the right amounts, at the right times of the day. Don’t skip meals and don’t eat too much! Available in Spanish and English.

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Our focus this month is Hepatitis B.

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  1. Viral Hepatitis in Minority America
  2. The Perils of Needles on the Body
  3. A listing for updated hepatitis materials from the Immunization Action Coalition
  4. A listing from the IAC for new Vaccination Information Statements
  5. Announcements of relevant conferences
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May is Hepatitis Awareness Month. In light of this, we're posting a special edition for the month of May. The Migrant Clinicians Network is happy to release the position paper "Hepatitis Screening, Immunization and Testing for Mobile Populations and Immigrants from Latin America and the Caribbean." This paper clarifies standard hepatitis recommendations for these populations.

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Protect yourself from the flu at home and work.
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We are finishing a three part series on substance abuse and Hepatitis B and C.

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Be educated about Influenze; Don't panic, be prepared!
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The following links and and articles are available In the January Listserv: 1. Links to the full text of the ACIP recommendations for infants, adolescents, and children. 2. Dear Colleague Letter about New Recommendations to Prevent Perinatal HBV. Summary of the recommendations from HEP EXPRESS Viral hepatitis news from the Immunization Action Coalition Issue Number 39, January 6, 2006 3. ”Hepatitis B Vaccine Considered for All Adults from American Medical News on upcoming adult immunizations, summarizes issues that are central to the HepTalk project clinics and their clients. The article includes a mention of MCN's recommendations on these issues.

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Usted y su bebe pregnancy pamphlet.
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Our focus this month is treatment for Hepatitis B and C.

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Small changes in what you eat can go a long way! Here are some suggestions of changes you can make and why they are healthier. Start by making one change a day and then add more changes at your own pace. Available in both Spanish and English.

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Midwives are essential caregivers in the worldwide struggle for maternal and child health. Appropriate information and training empower midwives and other health workers to provide the care needed to reduce dangers in childbirth.

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The focus for the month of April is Hepatitis C. The following links are included below: 1. Screening for Hepatitis C: A Common Sense Approach 2. Hepatitis C in New Mexico: A Public Health Approach to a "Silent" Epidemic 3. A Guide to Understanding Hepatitis C/Guia para Comprender la Hepatitis C 4. Combatting HCV Fatigue 5. Cost Estimates for Hepatitis Tests

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Bilingual tool to educate patients about blood glucose management and the A1c test. It has a visual illustration of A1c levels categorized as "danger", "caution" and "success!" as well as pictorial representations of body parts that can be damaged by high glucose levels and a space for outlining self management goals. Available in Spanish and English.

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This position paper provides critical information that clarifies standard hepatitis screening and vaccination recommendations for these populations. New updated version July 2008.
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