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Today, Florida Surgeon General Dr. Scott Rivkees declared a Public Health Emergency to address the increase in Hepatitis A cases in Florida due to the current national outbreak. The declaration builds upon the Public Health Advisory that was issued by the Florida Department of Health (FDOH) on November 18, 2018 and reemphasizes the importance of the Hepatitis A vaccination as the best way to prevent Hepatitis A infection.
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The Department of Health launched a series of informational resources for the general public on Hepatitis A activity.
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Statewide Articles
- Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez And Florida Surgeon General Scott A. Rivkees Meet With Martin County Stakeholders And Community Leaders To Discuss Hepatitis A Outbreak
- FDOH Urges Summer Safety with Tips for Swimming, Grilling and Chilling
- Florida Department of Health Encourages Safety this 4th of July
- Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nunez and Florida Surgeon General Scott A. Rivkees Confirm CDC to Partner in Hepatitis A Outbreak Response
Local Articles
- BACK TO SCHOOL WALK-IN IMMUNIZATION CLINICS AUGUST 8TH
- FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH IN LAKE COUNTY CELEBRATES WORLD BREASTFEEDING WEEK
- AFTER HOURS BACK TO SCHOOL IMMUNIZATION CLINICS
- REVISED DATE FOR 2019 COMMUNITY HEALTH IMPROVEMENT PLANNING (CHIP) IN LAKE COUNTY
- FREE QUIT TOBACCO CLASSES STARTING JULY 19TH IN LAKE COUNTY
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