Iowa Program Targets Shaken Baby Syndrome
Posted: Fri, 20 Nov 2009
Category: General Health
IDPH today announced a statewide plan to help prevent Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS), a term used to describe a collection of signs and symptoms resulting from the violent shaking or slamming of an infant or young child.
H1N1 Deaths Reported
Posted: Wed, 18 Nov 2009
Category: H1N1
Surveillance shows adults are being hardest hit by the 2009 H1N1 influenza virus.
Quitline Stands By For Great American Smokeout
Posted: Wed, 18 Nov 2009
Category: General Health
The Iowa Department of Public Health is supporting the Great American Smokeout by reminding Iowans that Quitline Iowa (1-800-QUIT-NOW) offers services that are four times more successful than quitting “cold turkey.”
Iowa Public Flu Vaccination Site Locator
Local public health departments in each county in Iowa are coordinating the 2009 H1N1 influenza vaccine distribution. A map has been created to help you find public H1N1 vaccination sites. More>>
Influenza Spreads across Iowa
A toll-free Influenza Hotline has been established to answer your questions about seasonal flu and novel influenza A (H1N1). The Influenza Hotline number is 1-800-447-1985. In addition, a weekly surveillance report tracks information about hospitalizations, deaths, school absences and virus activity. More>>
Novel Influenza A (H1N1) Information
Public health officials in Iowa, across the nation, and throughout the world continue to investigate outbreaks of the novel influenza A (H1N1) virus. Several cases have been reported in Iowa and additional cases are expected. More >>
Seasonal Influenza
The flu is a contagious illness caused by influenza viruses. Both novel influenza A (H1N1) and seasonal flu can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to death. IDPH encourages Iowans to learn about influenza and how to prevent the spread of illness. More >>
IDPH continues to coordinate the activities of several key advisory bodies to help implement the sweeping health care reform legislation passed during the 2008 session. Also known as the Health Care Reform Bill, the measure is based on legislative recommendations and a proposal by the Governor. More >>
