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Sandbag distribution in Waterloo, IA, June 2008, FEMA News Photo

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Raw Red Tomatoes & Salmonellosis

tomato A nationwide salmonellosis outbreak is linked to some raw red roma, red plum, and red round tomatoes, and to products that contain these raw red tomatoes. These types of raw tomatoes from approved locations on this list are not associated with the outbreak.

Salmonellosis Outbreak in Certain Types of Tomatoes
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What group has the highest rate around the 4th of July for fireworks-related injuries?

Teens ages 15 - 18 years
Children ages 10 - 14 years
Children ages 6 - 9 years
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Of Interest: Myasthenia Gravis Awareness Month

Skeletal muscle

Myasthenia Gravis (MG) is a disease characterized by varying degrees of weakness of the skeletal muscles of the body. Sometimes, muscles that control eye movements, facial expressions, chewing, talking and swallowing become very weak. Other muscles affected may be those that control breathing or neck and limb movements.

This disease is not directly inherited nor is it contagious. MG most commonly affects young adult women and older men, but it can occur at any age. MG can be controlled, and there are many therapies available to help reduce muscle weakness.

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