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Type 2 Diabetes Risk Test
Many people have heard of diabetes but may not know their own risk of developing the disease. The New Mexico Department of Health’s (NMDOH) Diabetes Prevention and Control Program estimates around 255,000 New Mexican adults had diabetes...
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Older adults now eligible for additional dose of updated COVID-19 vaccine...
On February 28, 2024, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) endorsed the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommendation for adults aged 65 years and older to receive an additional dose of the updated 2023-2024...
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February is American Heart Month
This post is an excerpt from NMDOH's news release "Wear red for Women’s Heart Health Friday, February 2nd" on February 1, 2024. February is American Heart Month, a time to pay special attention to heart health, particularly for women as...
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Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Awareness
This post is an excerpt from New Mexico Department of Health's news release from February 7, 2024: NM records 89 emergency visits and one fatality due to carbon monoxide poisoning. The New Mexico Department of Health (DOH) is alerting the...
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National Cancer Prevention Month
This post is an excerpt of NM Department of Health's news release from February 6, 2024 titled, Healthy habits, routine screenings essential for cancer prevention. Cancer is one of New Mexico’s leading causes of death - responsible for...
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Time For A Flu Vaccine
Flu Vaccine Who Should Get a Flu Shot and When? It is recommended that everyone 6 months and older get a flu shot every flu season. Flu season starts in the fall and goes through the winter. It is recommended you get vaccinated early in the...
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