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National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week (NLPPW) takes place this week. Each year during NLPPW, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) join forces to bring together individuals, organizations, industry, and state and local governments to increase lead awareness and reduce childhood exposures to the toxic heavy metal., , , , These efforts continue to be a critical area of focus a...

Fungal Disease Awareness Week (FDAW) kicks off today and runs through the 22nd. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) created FDAW to highlight the importance of recognizing, treating, and preventing serious fungal diseases. According to the CDC: Many people are affected by fungal diseases at different points in their lives, whether dealing with a somewhat common ringworm infection or coping with losing a loved one from a healthcare-associated fungal infection. In some...

Mucormycetes are a group of fungi that can cause a rare but serious fungal infection known as mucormycosis. Mucor species and Rhizopus species are some of the most common causes of mucormycosis, but there are also other species. The fungi typically live in soil and decaying organic matter., , , , Mucormycosis is frequently a life-threatening infection and is treated with prescription antifungal medicine according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The agency also sta...

Histoplasmosis is the name for an infection caused by a fungus known as Histoplasma capsulatum. The New York State Department of Health describes histoplasmosis as an infection that affects the lungs and may occasionally invade other parts of the body., , , , The fungus lives in the environment, particularly in soil or other materials that contain large amounts of bird or bat droppings. The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC Health) warns that histoplasmosis is associ...

Since 2007, Air Quality Awareness Week (AQAW) has been recognized throughout the United States. AQAW takes place this year from May 1st through the 5th and the theme for this year is Working Together for Clean Air. The annual event is supported by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and AirNow, home of the U.S. Air Quality Index (AQI). Other partners include the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), and numer...