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Safe Sleep for Florida Infants
Through a state proclamation, Governor Ron DeSantis has made October Safe Sleep Awareness Month in Florida, and reminds parents and care givers that safe sleep is the best sleep for infants.
There are about 3,500 sleep-related deaths among U.S. babies every year. These deaths include sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), accidental suffocation and deaths from unknown causes. Suffocation is the leading cause of unintentional injury-related death for infants under the age of one. (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
There are steps that parents and care givers can take to help prevent SIDS and suffocation.


Hepatitis A is caused by contagious virus that infects the liver, and can lead to serious liver problems. There is a vaccine that prevents the virus. The vaccine and hand washing can help stop the spread.
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Statewide Articles
- Lieutenant Governor Nuñez Leads Roundtable To Address Hepatitis A Response
- Holiday Cooking - Make the Meal Safely Before You Serve
- $650,000 Awarded in Harmful Algal Bloom Research Funding
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- Florida Surgeon General Announces New Agency Leadership
Local Articles
- Measles Case Confirmed in Duval County
- Florida Department of Health in Duval County Issues Precautionary Swim Advisory
- DOH-Duval Recognizes HIV Recognizes HIV Testing Day
- DOH-Duval Reminds Residents to Avoid Contact with Stray Animals and Wildlife
- It's Summertime, Florida! Keep It Safe and Healthy at the Beach, Lake, River or Spring
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