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September 29 Marks Annual World Heart Day

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Tallahassee, Fla. — The World Heart Federation is promoting their annual World Heart Day which raises awareness for cardiovascular health and highlights ways to prevent cardiovascular disease. Heart disease causes approximately one in four deaths and is the leading cause of death in both the United States and Florida. About half of all Americans are at risk for heart disease due to high blood pressure, high cholesterol and smoking.

Hepatitis A—remember to always wash your hands.

No one cares more about your baby than you—Get Tested for STDs

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Summer is coming to a close, fall is just ahead, and while we look forward to a vaccine for Covid-19, there’s no better time than now to take advantage of flu vaccine. It’s the best way to protect yourself and your loved ones. Unlike Covid-19, most of us have general knowledge about flu season and the flu—a respiratory disease that can lead to serious illness, hospitalization or death.

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COVID-19 Testing Locations (PDF, 144kB)

Testing available in Spring Hill at the Dept of Health

Call 352-540-6800 and choose option 1 if you would like to schedule an appointment for COVID-19 testing.

Protect yourself and your community from COVID-19 and other respiratory illnesses such as the common cold and influenza.

Tips to help reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19:

Wash your hands frequently with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after going to the bathroom, before eating, and after blowing your nose, coughing or sneezing.

The CDC recommends that people wear cloth face coverings in public settings and when around people outside of their household, especially when other social distancing measures are difficult to maintain.

If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol.

Avoid close contact with people who are sick, and stay home when you are sick.

Visit FloridaHealthCovid19.gov for more information.

COVID-19 Testing Sites In and Near Hernando County (PDF, 144kB)

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