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Be aware of cold-related illnesses

The New Mexico Department of Health (DOH) reminds residents that low temperatures will continue off and on throughout the winter season, and everyone should be aware of the risks of cold-related illness. Like extreme heat, extreme cold...

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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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Updated COVID-19 Vaccines Available

CDC recommends updated COVID-19 vaccine for Fall/Winter Virus Season  CDC recommends everyone 6 months and older get an updated COVID-19 vaccine to protect against the potentially serious outcomes of COVID-19 illness this fall and winter....

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Protect yourself and others from heat-related illness

June 27, 2023FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE from New Mexico Department of Health Summer heat rising: Protect yourself and others from heat-related illness SANTA FE – Rising temperatures across New Mexico bring increased risks of heat-related...

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Hantavirus in New Mexico

June 21, 2023 - Press Release from New Mexico Department of Health Department of Health reports sixth hantavirus case of 2023 What is Hantavirus? Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS) is a severe respiratory illness caused by the Sin Nombre...

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World No Tobacco Day

From New Mexico Department of Health: Wednesday, May 31, 2023 is World No Tobacco Day which provides an opportunity for smokers in New Mexico to make the decision to quit. The Department of Health’s Nicotine Use Prevention and Control (NUPAC)...

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