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Flu Season Is Here! Are you at risk? Do you need a flu shot? Visit the CDC website for more information.

Have you ever been curios about Isolation and Quarantine? To contain the spread of a contagious illness, public health authorities rely on many strategies. Read more about isolation and quarantine by following this link to the CDC website.

LEARN, LEARN LEARN about Public Health by playing a game. A fun and Educational site! Click here for more info.

The St. Louis Area Regional Response System ("STARRS") is a regional organization developed to coordinate planning and response for large-scale critical incidents in the bi-state metropolitan region. Learn about what is being done to protect our community against terrorist attacks. You may even want to volunteer to work on one of the many committees.

Meet the man considered the "Father of Public Health"!
Dr. John Snow (1813-1858) is often referred to as the "father of public health" for his meticulous work in investigating and resolving a Cholera outbreak in London. When you have a few minutes, take a look at this website that so thoroughly chronicles his work. This is a perfect subject for students needing a topic involving health! Click here to learn more.

Kids, Parents and Teachers . . . visit BAM!
BAM! is a Centers for Disease Control site to answer kids' questions on health issues and recommend ways to make bodies and minds healthier, stronger, and safer. BAM! also serves as an aid to teachers, providing them with interactive activities to support their health and science curriculums that are educational and fun. Click here to go to BAM! Enjoy the visit!.

Concerned About Bioterrorism?
Visit this special section of our site to learn more about the threats and learn how to protect yourself and your family.

Is Your Town "Tox Town"? . . .
"Tox Town" is an interactive guide to commonly encountered toxic substances. It is designed for adults and kids. Take a look and let us know what you think.

Get the most current facts and figures during Flu Season from the CDC.

Why do health departments inspect restaurants? Can you get "food poisoning" at home? Every year 300,000 Americans are hospitalized and 5,000 die from foodborne illness. Learn about it and learn how to protect yourself at the Centers for Disease Control Food Safety website!

Visit the "Summer Safety Tips" page found on the website of our colleagues and friends at the Randolph County Missouri Health Department. You can even take a quiz on "Summer Food Safety"!

Visit Dr. Barney Turnock. If you work in public health you'll enjoy the trip. His stuff is interesting, so even if you AREN'T in public health, go and see what Barney has to offer! http://tigger.uic.edu/~bturnock/

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	Flu Season Is Here! Are you at risk? Do you need a flu shot? Visit the CDC website for more information.
	Have you ever been curios about Isolation and Quarantine? To contain the spread of a contagious illness, public health authorities rely on many strategies. Read more about isolation and quarantine by following this link to the CDC website.
	LEARN, LEARN LEARN about Public Health by playing a game. A fun and Educational site! Click here for more info.
	The *St. Louis Area Regional Response System ("STARRS")* is a regional organization developed to coordinate planning and response for large-scale critical incidents in the bi-state metropolitan region. Learn about what is being done to protect our community against terrorist attacks. You may even want to volunteer to work on one of the many committees.
	Meet the man considered the "Father of Public Health"! Dr. John Snow (1813-1858) is often referred to as the "father of public health" for his meticulous work in investigating and resolving a Cholera outbreak in London. When you have a few minutes, take a look at this website that so thoroughly chronicles his work. This is a perfect subject for students needing a topic involving health! Click here to learn more.
	Kids, Parents and Teachers . . . visit BAM! BAM! is a Centers for Disease Control site to answer kids' questions on health issues and recommend ways to make bodies and minds healthier, stronger, and safer. BAM! also serves as an aid to teachers, providing them with interactive activities to support their health and science curriculums that are educational and fun. Click here to go to BAM! Enjoy the visit!.
	Concerned About Bioterrorism? Visit this special section of our site to learn more about the threats and learn how to protect yourself and your family.
	Is Your Town "Tox Town"? . . . "Tox Town" is an interactive guide to commonly encountered toxic substances. It is designed for adults and kids. Take a look and let us know what you think.
	Get the most current facts and figures during Flu Season from the CDC.
	Why do health departments inspect restaurants? Can you get "food poisoning" at home? Every year 300,000 Americans are hospitalized and 5,000 die from foodborne illness. Learn about it and learn how to protect yourself at the Centers for Disease Control Food Safety website!
	Visit the "Summer Safety Tips" page found on the website of our colleagues and friends at the Randolph County Missouri Health Department. You can even take a quiz on "Summer Food Safety"!
	Visit Dr. Barney Turnock. If you work in public health you'll enjoy the trip. His stuff is interesting, so even if you AREN'T in public health, go and see what Barney has to offer! http://tigger.uic.edu/~bturnock/