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Somali Refugee Health Profile

This refugee health profile from the CDC provides detailed information on Somali refugees including their background, priority health conditions, population movements, healthcare and diet, medical

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August 9, 2018 No Comments
Tip Sheet

Heat Related Illnesses

This resource, by the CDC, helps you identify the different types of heat illnesses and provides tips on what to do if you or a

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September 12, 2017 No Comments
Guide

Syrian Refugee Health Profile

This refugee health profile from the CDC provides detailed information on Syrian refugees including their background, priority health conditions, population movements, health information, healthcare access,

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January 10, 2017 No Comments
Guide

Burmese Refugee Health Profile

This refugee health profile from the CDC provides detailed information on Burmese refugees including their background, priority health conditions, population movements, health care access and

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June 6, 2016 No Comments

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Caring For Your Baby If You Have COVID-19​

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This tip sheet explains that if you recently had a baby and are in isolation for COVID-19, take precautions while caring for your newborn in the hospital and at home. Guidance is provided on sharing a room with a baby in the hospital, caring for a baby at home, and knowing when to end isolation […]

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10 Things You Can Do to Manage Your COVID-19 Symptoms at Home

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This tip sheet provides information on what to do if you have possible or confirmed COVID-19. The tips are: Stay home from work and school. And stay away from other public places. If you must go out, avoid using any kind of public transportation, ridesharing, or taxis. Monitor your symptoms carefully. If your symptoms get […]

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Guidance for Large or Extended Families Living in the Same Household

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This fact sheet provides information to help you protect those who are most vulnerable in your household. This includes how to protect the household when you must leave the house, how to protect members of the household who are at higher risk for severe illness, how to protect children and others from getting sick, how […]

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carbonmonoxideexposure

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Housing, Safety

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Housing Orientation

You Can Prevent Carbon Monoxide Exposure

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This fact sheet covers the following guidance for preventing carbon monoxide poisoning: Do have your heating system, water heater and any other gas, oil, or coal burning appliances serviced by a qualified technician every year. Do install a battery-operated or battery back-up CO detector in your home. Check or replace the battery when you change […]

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SomaliMap-medium

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Health, Identity & Inclusive Services, Mental Health and Wellness

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Country Guides, Cultural Awareness

Somali Refugee Health Profile

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This refugee health profile from the CDC provides detailed information on Somali refugees including their background, priority health conditions, population movements, healthcare and diet, medical screening of U.S.-bound refugees, and health conditions to consider during post-arrival medical screening.

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heat-related-illness

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Health

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Heat Related Illnesses

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This resource, by the CDC, helps you identify the different types of heat illnesses and provides tips on what to do if you or a loved one experiences a heat-related illness. It is available in two different languages. 

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central

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Health, Identity & Inclusive Services, Mental Health and Wellness

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Country Guides, Cultural Awareness

Central American (Guatemalan, Honduran, Salvadoran) Minor Refugee Health Profile

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This refugee health profile from the CDC provides detailed information on Central American (Guatemalan, Honduran, Salvadoran) refugees including their background, priority health conditions, health information, healthcare access and conditions in countries of origin, and medical screening of U.S.-bound refugees.

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syrian

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Health, Identity & Inclusive Services, Mental Health and Wellness

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Country Guides, Cultural Awareness

Syrian Refugee Health Profile

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This refugee health profile from the CDC provides detailed information on Syrian refugees including their background, priority health conditions, population movements, health information, healthcare access, and medical screening of U.S.-bound refugees.

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burmese

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Health, Identity & Inclusive Services, Mental Health and Wellness

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Country Guides, Cultural Awareness

Burmese Refugee Health Profile

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This refugee health profile from the CDC provides detailed information on Burmese refugees including their background, priority health conditions, population movements, health care access and conditions in refugee camps, medical screening of U.S.-bound refugees, and health conditions to consider in post-arrival medical screening.

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Avoid, Spot, Treat Hypothermia & Frostbite

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This resource, developed by U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, provides details about frostbite and hypothermia. It is available in English, Dari, and Pashto.

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