- flu_prevention.pdf (503.59 KB)
copy deeplink September/October 2005 HepTalk Listserv Archive
September/October 2005 HepTalk Listserv ArchiveWe are finishing a three part series on substance abuse and Hepatitis B and C.
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- Dont_panic.pdf (34.69 KB)
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. â€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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copy deeplink Unauthorized Migrants: Numbers and Characteristics
Unauthorized Migrants: Numbers and Characteristics- pew_hispanic_center.pdf (797.44 KB)
copy deeplink Workers Exposed to Pesticides Lack Protection, Fear Retaliation - Florida Palm Beach Post (Part 3 of 3 Part Series)
Workers Exposed to Pesticides Lack Protection, Fear Retaliation - Florida Palm Beach Post (Part 3 of 3 Part Series)Maria Fernandez, 42, of Cancun, Mexico, sits outside a shoddy trailer she shares with other workers. "Everybody around here always has headaches, coughs, running noses," she said. "It has to do with that dust on the plants from the chemicals. You are always breathing it in."
- florida_pesticide_3.pdf (12.75 KB)
- MMR_span125.pdf (4.55 MB)
- MMR_eng125.pdf (4.46 MB)
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.
- DTaP_span125.pdf (3.57 MB)
- DTaP_eng125.pdf (3.52 MB)
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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copy deeplink The Hesperian Foundation--Midwifery Publication
The Hesperian Foundation--Midwifery PublicationMidwives 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 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.
- HepBspan125.pdf (4.39 MB)
- HepBEnglish28Pgs.pdf (2.79 MB)
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.
- ChickenpoxSpan125.pdf (4.35 MB)
- ChickenpoxEng125.pdf (4.31 MB)
The figures show that immigration trends are forming a unique generational divide: those immigrants over 40 are largely white, while those under 40 are increasingly Hispanic, Asian and from other minority groups.
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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.
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- Si_necesita_condones.pdf (19.71 KB)
- Hep_MCN_Position_Paper.pdf (252.33 KB)
- Hep_MCN_Position_PaperUpdate.pdf (81 KB)
- HepQuick.pdf (126.17 KB)
- HepQuickUpdated08.pdf (52.34 KB)
copy deeplink Hepatitis Patient Education Poster Spanish/English
Hepatitis Patient Education Poster Spanish/English- 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."
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copy deeplink The Health and Wellbeing of Young Children of Immigrants
The Health and Wellbeing of Young Children of Immigrants- 311139_ChildrenImmigrants.pdf (549.98 KB)
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.
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- cancer_monograph.pdf (1004.8 KB)
- A-Drugs_and_devices_form-.doc (44.5 KB)
- A-Drugs_and_devices_form.pdf (43.03 KB)