Connecticut Department of Public Health

Hanukkah begins tonight! Enjoy your time with family and friends! https://ct.gov/dph

Join CDC’s Project Firstline and the AMA TODAY at 1PM for the final webinar in the series Hospital Sepsis Program Core Elements. Discover the impact of sepsis education for health care professionals during onboarding and as an annual refresher. Join our panel of CDC subject matter experts and partners for an important discussion. Register for the series at https://edhub.ama-assn.org/cdc-project-firstline

Flu can be wild, but there’s still time to protect yourself from and its worst symptoms this National Influenza Vaccination Week. Flu activity can continue into spring — so talk to your health care provider about a flu vaccine and . https://bit.ly/47iJSjw

Join CDC’s Project Firstline and AMA on December 7 at 1PM for the final webinar in the series Hospital Sepsis Program Core Elements. Discover the impact of sepsis education for health care professionals during onboarding and as an annual refresher. Join our panel of CDC subject matter experts and partners for an important discussion. Register for the series at https://edhub.ama-assn.org/cdc-project-firstline

DPH Commissioner Manisha Juthani, MD, is featured in the autumn 2023 issue of Yale Medicine Magazine discussing medical AI: "Getting it “right” with medical AI"

Getting it “right” with medical AI Getting it “right” with medical AI

Don’t get caught unprepared this winter! Check your local news to stay up-to-date on weather alerts all season. https://www.weather.gov/safety/winter
¡Mantente preparado este invierno! Consulta las noticias locales para mantenerte informado de las alertas meteorológicas durante toda la temporada. https://www.weather.gov/safety/winter

¡Tu salud es importante! Si eres s*xualmente activo, hazte pruebas de STDs. Habla con tu proveedor de salud acerca de las pruebas de garganta y recto si practicas s**o oral y a**l y poder realizarte pruebas más integrales. Las enfermedades de transmisión s*xual están en aumento. Asegúrate de tener la información: std.endthesyndemicct.org

Your health is important! Get tested for STDs if you are s*xually active. Talk with your healthcare provider about throat and re**al testing if you engage in oral and a**l s*x for more comprehensive testing. STDS are on the rise, so make sure you learn more about testing: std.endthesyndemicct.org

Do you take Flovent HFA (metered-dose inhaler) or FLOVENT Diskus (dry powder inhaler)? Be aware that these medicines are being discontinued on 12/31/2023. Don’t run out of Asthma Medications and talk to your doctor about prescribing you another inhaler.
¿Toma usted Flovent HFA (inhalador con dosis pre-medidas) o FLOVENT Diskus (inhalador en polvo)? Sepa que estas medicinas serán descontinuadas a partir del 31 de diciembre del 2023. No se quede sin sus medicinas para el asma; hable con su médico para que le recete otro inhalador.

https://community.aafa.org/blog/flovent-hfa-and-flovent-diskus-asthma-medicines-being-discontinued

Before making any online purchases, make sure the device you’re using to shop online is up-to-date. Use strong passwords on your accounts and enable multi-factor authentication whenever possible. https://www.cisa.gov/shop-safely
Antes de realizar cualquier compra en línea, asegúrese de que el dispositivo que está utilizando para comprar en línea esté actualizado y sea seguro. Utilice contraseñas seguras en sus cuentas y habilite la autenticación multifactor siempre que sea posible. https://www.cisa.gov/shop-safely

La prueba de plomo es parte de los chequeos regulares de los niños para su buena salud. Los padres de niños desde 9 a 35 meses de edad, deben realizarles una prueba de plomo cada año, especialmente las familias viviendo en casas construidas antes de 1978. Hable con el pediatra de su niño para hacerle una prueba de plomo y que tenga un futuro saludable. www.ct.gov/PreventLead

Lead testing is part of good health check-ups for children. Parents of children aged 9 to 35 months should have them screened and tested for lead every year, especially families living in homes built before 1978. Talk to your pediatrician about lead testing for a healthy future. www.ct.gov/PreventLead

It’s National Influenza Vaccination Week! Flu can be wild for kids — but a flu vaccine has been shown to reduce the risk of illness, flu related hospitalization, and death. There’s still time to get your child vaccinated — talk to their health care provider. For more on flu: https://bit.ly/3sBiHS4

Do you struggle with your Asthma or COPD symptoms? If so, consider a free individualized online Asthma & COPD Coaching Program offered by licensed professionals who are Certified Asthma Educators. Visit https://allergyasthmanetwork.org/free-asthma-coach-program/ and scroll down to complete the qualifying survey!

Excessive alcohol use is associated with more than 140,000 deaths in the U.S. each year. Binge drinking is responsible for more than 40% of the deaths due to excessive alcohol use in the US. https://www.cdc.gov/alcohol/checkyourdrinking/index.html
El consumo excesivo de alcohol está asociado con más de 140 000 muertes en los EE. UU. cada año. Los atracones de bebida son responsables de más del 40 % de las muertes por consumo excesivo de alcohol en los EE. UU. https://www.cdc.gov/alcohol/checkyourdrinking/index.html

https://www.theridgefieldpress.com/connecticut/article/ct-flu-covid-rsv-illness-winter-18524719.php

Experts: Illnesses like flu, COVID, RSV to get worse in CT as winter approaches “There's a lot of stuff flying around right now,” one doctor said.

World AIDS Day is held on December 1 each year and is an opportunity for people worldwide to unite in the fight against HIV, show their support for people living with HIV and to commemorate those we have lost.

To mark the pivotal impact communities have had in shaping the HIV response, as well as global health at large, the theme of World AIDS Day 2023 is ‘Let communities lead’.



For resources on HIV in Connecticut and to find an HIV testing location, visit: https://endthesyndemicct.org/
Hoy es el , un día para unirse con otros alrededor del mundo para prevenir el VIH, apoyar a las personas con el VIH y recordar a los que perdieron su vida por una enfermedad relacionada con el VIH. . https://bit.ly/3TNcvia

For some, RSV may appear as a cold with mild symptoms- but to older adults and infants, it can develop into a more serious infection leading to hospitalization. Keep yourself and others safe by receiving the RSV vaccine if you’re eligible.

Visit https://www.cdc.gov/rsv/index.html for more information.

Studies show that healthy behaviors, which can prevent some kinds of cancer, type 2 diabetes, and heart disease may also reduce your risk for cognitive decline. In fact, up to 40% of dementia cases may be prevented or delayed. https://www.cdc.gov/aging/dementia/index.html
Hay estudios que muestran que los comportamientos saludables, que pueden prevenir algunos tipos de cáncer, la diabetes tipo 2 y las enfermedades cardiacas, también pueden reducir el riesgo del deterioro cognitivo. De hecho, hasta un 40% de los casos de demencia se pueden prevenir o retrasar. https://www.cdc.gov/aging/spanish/features/dementia.html

WIC is here to support all families. We’re thankful for the opportunity to help eligible families give their children a healthier start in life. Learn more: https://portal.ct.gov/DPH/WIC/WIC

The holiday season is busy! Make sure you are taking time to take care of your mental health. https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/fastats/mental-health.htm
¡La temporada navideña está ocupada! Asegúrese de tomarse el tiempo para cuidar su salud mental. https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/fastats/mental-health.htm

Si estás embarazada y contraes sífilis, existe el riesgo de que puedas contagiar a
tu bebé. Aunque no tengas síntomas, la sífilis puede causar problemas graves de
salud para ambos, especialmente para tu bebé. Incluye a las pruebas de STD en tu
plan de salud y hazte las pruebas para que ambos puedan estar bien saludables.
Más info: std.endthesyndemicct.org

If you’re pregnant and get syphilis, there is a risk you can pass it to your baby. Even
if you have no symptoms, syphilis can cause major health problems for you both
- especially for your baby. Make STD screening part of your health plan and
get tested to make sure you’re both as healthy as can be. Learn more: std.endthesyndemicct.org

It takes about two weeks after vaccination for antibodies that protect against flu to develop in the body. Flu can lead to serious complications, like bacterial pneumonia and sinus infections. The best way to prevent flu is to get vaccinated! https://www.cdc.gov/flu/index.htm
Después de dos semanas de la vacunación, los anticuerpos encargados de brindar protección contra la influenza comienzan a desarrollarse. Algunas personas tienen mayor riesgo de desarrollar complicaciones graves como neumonía bacteriana o sinusitis. ¡La vacuna es la protección mejor! https://espanol.cdc.gov/flu/index.htm

DPH Deputy Commissioner Dr. Jody Terranova is featured in this NBC Connecticut story:

Organizations get state funding for gun violence intervention, prevention programs Help is on the way to seven community-based organizations across the state working to put a stop to gun violence. Each organization will get more than $88,330 a year for three years. The American Rescue Act funds come from the state legislature’s Commission on Community Gun Violence Intervention a...

https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/organizations-get-state-funding-for-gun-violence-intervention-prevention-programs/3158469/

Organizations get state funding for gun violence intervention, prevention programs Help is on the way to seven community-based organizations across the state working to put a stop to gun violence. Each organization will get more than $88,330 a year for three years. The American Rescue Act funds come from the state legislature’s Commission on Community Gun Violence Intervention a...

The Connecticut Department of Public Health has announced its first series of grant awards to seven organizations throughout the state. These funds are being distributed with guidance from the Commission of Community Gun Violence Intervention and Prevention. Read the news release here: https://portal.ct.gov/DPH/Press-Room/Press-Releases---2023/Commissioner-on-community-gun-violence

: Warm and cold water remove the same number of germs from your hands. Use your preferred water temperature—cold or warm—to wash your hands. Washing your hands often and correctly while you’re cooking can help prevent cross-contamination and help you and loved ones stay healthy. https://www.cdc.gov/handwashing/index.html
Sabes que el agua tibia y fría eliminan la misma cantidad de gérmenes de las manos. Use el agua en la temperatura que prefiera—fría o tibia—para lavarse las manos. Lavarse frecuentemente las manos con agua y jabón es una forma fácil de prevenir que se propaguen microbios alrededor de su cocina mientras manipula y prepara los alimentos. https://www.cdc.gov/handwashing/esp/index.html

Many homes in Connecticut can contain lead paint. Lead testing is one way to keep you safe and make a healthy future for your child. Ask your health care provider about getting a test. www.ct.gov/PreventLead

Muchos hogares de Connecticut pueden tener pintura de plomo. Hacer una prueba de plomo es la única manera de mantenerte seguro y darle un futuro saludable para tu hijo. Pregunta a tu proveedor de cuidado de salud sobre cómo hacer una prueba. www.ct.gov/PreventLead

During this busy season, make sure you are staying safe when shopping online! Only shop from trusted sources and avoid using unsecure public WIFI for banking or shopping. Learn more: https://www.cisa.gov/shop-safely
¡Durante esta temporada alta, asegúrese de mantenerse seguro cuando compre en línea! Solo compre de fuentes confiables y evite usar WIFI público no seguro para realizar operaciones bancarias o compras. Aprende más: https://www.cisa.gov/shop-safely

Maximize your WIC and SNAP benefits. Shop first for WIC-approved items. SNAP benefits can be used for other items. WIC benefits are good for 30 days and do not roll over if unused. Remember to use all your WIC benefits before they are gone. Learn more: https://connecticut.wicresources.org/maximizing-wic- snap-benefits.html

: 4 in 10 pregnant women have tooth decay or gum disease, and that a mother's oral health strongly predicts her child's oral health. Learn more at: http://bit.ly/1oFXZ6y
: 4 de cada 10 mujeres embarazadas tienen caries dental o enfermedad de las encías, y que la salud oral de una madre predice la salud oral de su hijo. Más información en bit.ly/1oFXZ6y

Taking antibiotics can contribute to the development of antimicrobial resistance. Antimicrobial resistance occurs when germs like bacteria and fungi develop the ability to defeat the drugs designed to kill them. If antibiotics and antifungals lose their effectiveness, then we lose the ability to treat infections.
Tomar antibióticos puede contribuir al desarrollo de resistencia a los antimicrobianos. La resistencia a los antimicrobianos ocurre cuando gérmenes como bacterias y hongos desarrollan la capacidad de vencer los medicamentos diseñados para matarlos. Si los antibióticos y antifúngicos pierden su eficacia, perdemos la capacidad de tratar infecciones.

This year, show someone you’re thankful for them by receiving routine vaccinations to keep you and your loved ones safe and healthy this holiday season. It is not too late to receive your seasonal influenza or updated COVID-19 vaccine.

Use a food thermometer to ensure meat is cooked hot enough to kill harmful germs. When smoking, keep temperatures inside the smoker at 225°F to 300°F to keep meat a safe temperature while it cooks. https://www.foodsafety.gov/food-safety-charts/safe-minimum-internal-temperatures
Utilice un termómetro de alimento para asegurarse de que la carne esté lo suficientemente caliente como para matar los microbios dañinos. Al ahumar la carne, mantenga la temperatura dentro del ahumador entre 225 °F y 300 °F para mantener la carne a una temperatura segura mientras se cocina. https://www.foodsafety.gov/food-safety-charts/safe-minimum-internal-temperatures

Happy Thanksgiving! Stay safe & healthy! https://ct.gov/dph

Underage drinking is a serious public health problem in the US. Youth who drink alcohol are more likely to have problems in school. Talk to your kids about the risks of underage drinking. https://www.cdc.gov/alcohol/fact-sheets/underage-drinking.htm
El consumo de alcohol por menores de edad es un grave problema de salud pública en los Estados Unidos. Los jóvenes que beben alcohol tienen más probabilidades de tener problemas en la escuela. Hable con sus hijos sobre los riesgos de beber alcohol. https://www.cdc.gov/alcohol/fact-sheets/underage-drinking.htm

WIC can save you up to $70 per child each month for groceries. Stick with WIC until your child is five and keep on saving!

Learn more:
https://portal.ct.gov/DPH/WIC/WIC