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Hot Topics
Hot Topics: Current health issues and concerns in the news.
Hot Topic #1: Freedom to Breathe Legislation: The Freedom to Breathe Act was signed into state law May 16, 2007 and will become effective on October 1, 2007. Check out the Minnesota Department of Health Fact Sheet for valuable information regarding this new legislation. http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/eh/indoorair/mciaa/ftb/docs/ftbfactsheet.pdf
Hot Topic #2: West Nile Virus: West Nile Virus is a dangerous virus that can be transmitted to humans by mosquitoes. Symptoms may range from flu-like symptoms to encephalitis (inflammation of the white and gray matter of the brain) or meningitis (inflammation of the membranes of the spinal cord or brain). For more information on West Nile virus go to: http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/idepc/diseases/westnile/index.html
Hot Topic #3: Lyme Disease: Lyme Disease is a potentially serious illness that may affect all body systems. It is transmitted by certain types of ticks and may be characterized by a circular “bulls-eye” rash. For further information on Lyme Disease go to: http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/idepc/diseases/lyme/index.html
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