July 2015
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Have You Heard? Facts From The Field is a weekly feature from the Office for State, Tribal, Local and Territorial Support to provide CDC and the field with facts and news from state, tribal, local and territorial public health agencies. We invite you to read and share this information broadly.
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July 29, 2015
- Arizona’s Maricopa County has developed a new awareness campaign to educate residents, such as seniors and outdoor workers, about the dangers of extreme heat.
- In a recent progress report, Minnesota outlines progress it has made [PDF-4.3MB] through public health tracking—MN Tracking—that compiles data on environmental hazards and people’s exposure to them.
July 16, 2015
- California’s school vaccination law now bans personal and religious exemptions for school-required vaccines—only medical exemptions will be permitted.
- Hawaii recently passed historic legislation making it the first state to prohibit the sale, purchase, possession, or consumption of cigarettes, other tobacco products, and e-cigarettes to anyone under age 21.
- Page last reviewed: November 9, 2015
- Page last updated: November 9, 2015
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