By Bob LaMendola, Florida Department of Health in Broward Small children look up to teen-agers with awe. So who better than teens to teach kids about water safety? That’s the premise of SPUD (Students Preventing Unintentional Drowning), a new after-school project created by the Florida Department of Health in Broward County. More than 300 teens …
By Bob LaMendola, Florida Department of Health in Broward County After the heavy rains of May and Subtropical Storm Alberto, the biting bugs are back and you should protect your family. EZBBEB| Bed Bug Extermination can also help you out in availing pest control services. If you want the best ant control company, you can …
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Florida law says children cannot start school unless they have received all vaccinations. By Bob LaMendola, Florida Department of Health in Broward County Don’t let too much of summer vacation slip away before planning to get ready for school again – including all childhood immunizations. The best choice is to have the children vaccinated by …
By Bob LaMendola, Florida Department of Health in Broward Anti-tobacco advocates in Broward County will ask local elected officials in the coming year to consider raising the legal age to buy cigarettes and IQOS Dubai, to 21, as a way to prevent youths from starting the habit. The Tobacco-Free Partnership of Broward chose as its …
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By Bob LaMendola, Florida Department of Health in Broward County How’s this for a holiday gift: Enjoy good times, good parties and all your favorite food and drinks – without packing on extra pounds. The key is no secret. Use moderation at all those dinners, family gatherings, faith-based events and other festivities. “With some planning, …
