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ALT A child holding leaves. Text reads, "Lead can affect more thank you think. Damage to the brain and nervous system. Lower IQ. Slowed growth and development. Learning and behavior problems. There is no safe level of lead. Talk to your child's health care provider about a blood lead test."

ALT Pink background with a ghost and pumpkins. Text reads, "Get your boo-bies checked!"

ALT Red, white, and blue Minnesota icon. Text reads, "Calling all! Stroke coordinators, nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, social workers, residential staff, mental health professionals. Strokemn.org/conference. Minnesota Statewide Stroke Conference. If you work in any of these fields consider joining us on Nov 12th for a day full of quality stroke care education."

ALT Blue background with a graphic of a bullhorn. Text reads, "News Release."

ALT A piece of art featuring a house, a yard, and a parked car. Text reads, "It's happening now through November 9th. MDH Radon Poster Contest."

ALT A hand with germs. Text reads, "Your hands carry germs you can't see. Wash your hands."

ALT Green background with children's toys. Text reads, "Measles outbreaks happen when not enough people get vaccinated. Two doses of the MMR vaccine help keep kids - and communities - safe."

ALT Trees with fall leaves, a coat, a person spraying insect repellent on themselves, a dog, wood ticks, a clothing dryer, and a cove in the woods. Text reads, "Fall tick bite prevention. Check for ticks daily. Treat clothing and gear with permethrin. Use EPA-registered repellents. Walk in the center of trails. Dry your clothes on high heat when you get home. Check your pets for ticks."

ALT Text reads, "1 month until National Rural Health Day. 15th anniversary. Celebrating the power of rural. Powerofrural.org."

ALT Rabies.

ALT A group of people outside. Text reads, "Access to reliable water and sanitation isn't just about what comes from the tap. Water makes community possible."

ALT Pregnant people, medication, a fetus, a medical cross, an infant, an adult holding an infant, and a hospital. Text reads, "How to protect infants from RSV. Either. Or. Pregnant people can get the RSV Vaccine (Abrysvo) if not previously vaccinated. During the 32nd -36th week of pregnancy. September 1 - March 1. At your clinic or local pharmacy. Infants <8 months (or 8-19 months at increased risk) whose mothers did not receive the RSK vaccine. Can get an RSV Immunization (monoclonal antibody). Within the first week of life when born. October - March. At hospitals and clinics."

ALT Purple state of Minnesota with a yellow sun and a white check mark. Text reads, "Primary care clinics that put you first. MDH Health Care Homes. HCH Certified. Level 2."

ALT An organism under a microscope. Text reads, "Project Firstline. Register Now. Cracking the Code on CPOs. October 21 at 2 p.m. October 22 at 10 a.m."

ALT Red background with white text that reads, "Yes. Vaccination is recommended for almost everyone."

ALT Blue state of Minnesota with a yellow sun and a white check mark. Text reads, "Primary care clinics that put you first. MDH health care homes. HCH Certified. Level 3."

ALT Members of the Minnesota Public Health Laboratory and the Jordan Central Public Health Laboratory.

ALT Blue and green background with text that reads, "The flu shot cannot make you sick with the flu. Getting this season's flu vaccine helps protect you and your loved ones."