Health, Safety, & Preparedness News | Feb. 11, 2023
Here’s this week’s news stories, studies, etc. related to preparedness that contain potentially helpful information. The sources used here aren’t all the sources checked, but the other sites didn’t have new information. If there are other sources you think should be checked, please let me know what they are!
Sorry it’s late. The last couple days have been especially unkind.
Updates To Policies, Guidance, And Understanding
WHO urges vigilance but no alarm over bird flu
US to test vaccines in poultry as way to curb bird flu outbreak
Turkey-Syria earthquakes: shallow depth of main shocks is a key reason why they’ve been so devastating
How social media has become an important tool in helping disaster victims in Turkey, Syria and beyond
Earthquake in Turkey and Syria: how satellites can help rescue efforts
COVID vaccine is added to adult immunization schedule
How do I improve my immunity? Expert shares tips on what to do – and what to avoid
Hand hygiene is focus of updated advice to prevent healthcare-associated infections
Two recently introduced cell phones offer additional safety considerations for industrial environments
New insecticide compounds reduce Bee Toxicity while remaining effective against their intended targets
Research
Scientists develop test that can identify respiratory viruses within five minutes
New insight into the relationship between slow slip events and the build-up and release of tectonic strain
New response plans allow cross-trained firefighters and EMS workers to respond to either call, saving costs
Chronic fatigue syndrome is associated with distinct changes in the microbiome
Exposure to air pollution increases risk for anxiety or depression. What can you do?
Study highlights nationwide reliance on emergency departments for mental health care
Study finds adverse impact of climate on mental health in Bangladesh
Food Safety Recalls and Alerts
USDA Issues Alert for Stuffed Chicken Meals
Sandwiches and prepared foods sold in vending machines and on Amtrak trains recalled over Listeria risk
Wegmans frozen chicken meals labeled as chicken korma actually contained vegetable tikka masala
California pork sausage contains undeclared nonfat dry milk
Consumer Product Recalls and Alerts
Colgate-Palmolive Recalls Fabuloso Multi-Purpose Cleaners Due to Risk of Exposure to Bacteria
BRP Recalls CanAm Side-By-Side Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)
Textron Specialized Vehicles Recalls E-Z-GO PTVs Due to Fire Hazard
English Riding Supply Recalls Ovation Protege Equestrian Helmets Due to Impact Injury Hazard
IKEA Recalls ODGER Swivel Chairs Due to Fall and Injury Hazards
Skip Hop Recalls Silver Lining Cloud Activity Gyms Due to Choking Hazard
Chamberlain Group Recalls LiftMaster myQ Garage Door Control Panels Due to Entrapment Hazard
WeeSprout Recalls Baby Sleep Sacks Due to Choking Hazard
That’s it for this week! Please let me know what you think of the weekly format, the sources being used, and the information provided. To give feedback, email contact@llphp.org
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