Connecticut agency offers tips to stay warm in the storm

The Connecticut Department of Public Health reminds residents that "When the extreme cold hits, it is important you do what you can to stay warm."

"Here are some things you can do to help beat the cold" the agency said in a release:

Cold Weather

Connecticut Department of Public Health urges residents to kick the smoking habit

In a release, the Connecticut Department of Public Health said it encourages tobacco users "to ring in the New Year by calling the Connecticut Quitline for free help at 1-800-QUIT-NOW."

"The Connecticut Quitline is a free service for Connecticut residents that provides tobacco use cessation, counseling, resources and support to those who want to be tobacco free," the release said.

"The Quitline is open seven days a week, 24 hours a day. Getting help is easy by calling 1-800-QUIT-NOW or 1-855-DEJELO-YA for Spanish. Connecticut residents can also register online at www.quitnow.net/connecticut. "

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Tobacco and the New Year DEC 2013

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Help to prevent tick bites and tick-borne diseases

This is a message from CT-Department of Public Health: "With warm weather upon us and people spending more time outdoors, the Department of Public Health reminds Connecticut residents to take steps to prevent tick bites and tick-borne diseases."

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Tick Bite Prevention

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Connecticut DPH 'Honors State Childhood Immunizati​on Champion'

This is a press release sent put today:
"In a ceremony this morning, the Connecticut Department of Public Health (DPH) named Ms. Joan Christison-Lagay, MPH, MAT, a Childhood Immunization Champion in recognition of her outstanding efforts to promote childhood immunization in Connecticut."

Childhood Immunization Champion

Connecticut Department of Public Health: tuberculosis cases at lowest level

In a press release, the Connecticut Department of Public Health said: "new cases of tuberculosis (TB) in the state are at their lowest levels, but warned that the disease is still a serious concern and demands vigilance to keep it on the decline."
"Connecticut is among the states with the lowest rates of TB. In 2012, there were 74 cases of TB disease reported in Connecticut, down from 83 cases in 2011," the DPH said in a statement.
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World TB Day 2013 and Connecticut

Dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning: Know the signs

The Connecticut Department of Public Health warns residents of the dangers of carbon monoxide, or CO, poisoning.

Dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning by

Flu: Connecticut Health Department Expands Availability of Flu Vaccine for Children

The state Health Department Thursday issue this release:

"In response to continued widespread flu activity in the state, the Connecticut Department of Public Health ...today announced that it has temporarily expanded the availability of state-supplied seasonal flu vaccine to include all children 5 through 18 years of age, regardless of their insurance status. Residents who have not yet been vaccinated are encouraged to get the flu vaccine."

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Connecticut Health Department Expands Availability of Flu Vaccine for Children by

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Flu shots: 'It’s Not Too Late to Get Vaccinated'

The Connecticut Department of Public Health said in a release Dec. 3 that it is "not too late to get vaccinated for the Flu.' Read more here: Connecticut Department of Public Health: Flu shots

Tips on Safely Preparing Holiday Meals, from Connecticut Health Department

These tips, which can be downloaded or printed, are courtesy of the Connecticut Department of Public Health.Connecticut Department of Public Health: Tips on Safely Preparing Your Holiday Meals