Tag: CDC Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Officials udpate info in Measles alert
The Fort Wayne-Allen County Department of Health received preliminary laboratory testing on Thursday, May 26, 2016 of a positive measles case.
Forest Park students participate in Bike-to-School Day
Students at Forest Park Elementary will participate in Bike-to-School Day on Wednesday, May 4, with nearly 50 students expected to ride their bikes to school.
Forest Park students preparing for Bike-to-School Day in May
Students at Forest Park Elementary will receive pedestrian and bike safety lessons in preparation for Bike-to-School Day on May 4.
Autism Awareness Month at IPFW
Autism Awareness Month will be celebrated at Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne with a special event on Tuesday, April 5th.
Final report on St. Joseph Central meningitis case
The Fort Wayne-Allen County Health Department releases final report on St. Joseph Central Elementary School meningitis case.
FWPD: Dangers of celebratory gunfire
Celebratory gunfire or the discharge of a firearm into the air in celebration is both illegal and extremely dangerous.
County health agencies ramp up for emerging disease threat
Protecting Allen County residents from emerging disease threats is a core function of the Fort Wayne-Allen County Department of Health.
CDC TIPS will return to Allen County July 2014
The U.S. CDC is airing a second series of ads in 2014 featuring real people who are living with the effects of smoking-related diseases.
Education campaign to help Indiana residents quit smoking returns
Continuing with the success of last year's landmark national tobacco education campaign, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is airing a second series of ads featuring real people who are living with the effects of smoking-related diseases.
New study finds increased use of electronic cigarettes and shows need for FDA regulation
A study published today by researchers at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows a significant increase in awareness and use of electronic cigarettes, which are not currently regulated by any government agency to protect public health.