Comments submitted by the Farmworker Justice Fund on the behalf of a number of organizations regarding proposed EPA regulations authorizing pesticide testing on human subjects.
The mission of Bright Futures is to promote and improve the health, education, and well-being of infants, children, adolescents, families, and communities.
This informational poster outlines what you can do and what you need to know about the bird flu.
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- birdfluandyou_largeposter.pdf (1.23 MB)
July has information about substance abuse among migrant workers. Followed by "Harm Reduction" Strategies for HCV substance abusers in August,and Potential substance abuse treatment sites and resources for migrants in September.
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- july05.pdf (69.16 KB)
copy deeplink Simple Things You Can Do to Protect Yourself And Your Family
Simple Things You Can Do to Protect Yourself And Your FamilyThis poster outlines four simple steps you can do to protect you and your family.
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- birdfluandyou_smallposter.pdf (1.04 MB)
You and your baby pregnancy pamplet.
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copy deeplink Pandemic Business Preparation Checklist ( HHS release. December 7, 2005)
Pandemic Business Preparation Checklist ( HHS release. December 7, 2005)In the event of pandemic influenza, businesses will play a key role in protecting employees' health and safety as well as limiting the negative impact to the economy and society. Planning for pandemic influenza is critical.
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- businesschecklist.pdf (276.77 KB)
In this edition, we offer resources and information about water and sanitation issues. Fecal-to-oral transmission, via contaminated water, food, or other objects, is the principal means of spreading HAV, the virus that causes Hepatitis A.
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- Oct_05.pdf (91.02 KB)
We began in July with information about substance abuse among migrant workers. The current edition is Harm Reduction Strategies for HCV Substance Abusers. Potential substance abuse treatment sites and resources for migrants will follow in September.
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- august05.pdf (30.97 KB)
This photonovella accompanies the video "La Vida Mia"
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- La_Vida_Mia.pdf (1.33 MB)
copy deeplink Integrated, Streamlined Prevention Message for HIV, STDs and Viral Hepatitis
Integrated, Streamlined Prevention Message for HIV, STDs and Viral HepatitisFrom the New York State Department of HealthRisk Assessment and Tailored Harm Reduction Messages
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- prevention_message.pdf (13.56 KB)
copy deeplink EPA Worker Protection Pesticide Safety Materials
EPA Worker Protection Pesticide Safety MaterialsA 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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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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- For_the_Women_of_Katrina.pdf (18.7 KB)
Strategic plan developed by DSHS for Influenza Pandemic
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- DSHSPandemic_plans.pdf (45.54 KB)
Excerpts from "Inscription In Drug Use Among Farm Workers," Original (unpublished) research by Dr. Keith Bletzer.
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- migrant_substances.pdf (29.69 KB)
A Spanish educational comic book that promotes safe hygiene. Emphasis on food safety and handwashing. For more information contact the Veronica Corella-Barud (vcorella@utep.edu).
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"Substance Use and Migrant Labor, Part One" The number of substances reported “ever used†by 127 farm workers in a study conducted in three southern states (Inscription in Drug Use among Farm Workers) ranged from one (17 persons) to ten/more (6 persons)
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- nov05.pdf (55.25 KB)
From the New York State Department of HealthRisk Assessment and Tailored Harm Reduction Messages
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- alcohol_reduction.pdf (20.48 KB)
- Viral Hepatitis in Minority America
- The Perils of Needles on the Body
- A listing for updated hepatitis materials from the Immunization Action Coalition
- A listing from the IAC for new Vaccination Information Statements
- Announcements of relevant conferences
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- march05.pdf (63.56 KB)
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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- may05.pdf (30.87 KB)
Protect yourself from the flu at home and work.
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- 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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- sep_oct_05.pdf (140.13 KB)
Be educated about Influenze; Don't panic, be prepared!
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- Dont_panic.pdf (34.69 KB)