𝗩𝗮𝘅 𝗩𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲

Find at the 𝗗𝗲-𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗢𝗹𝘆𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗰𝘀! Pop over to between 3:30-5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 30 to unwind with games, snacks and prizes. 🍿🤩🎮🏓

Stay protected, stay informed! 💉💪 Preventing tetanus is as easy as keeping up with your vaccines and practicing proper wound care. Remember: clean cuts, timely boosters, and you're good to go!

Unlike other vaccine-preventable diseases, 𝙏𝙀𝙏𝘼𝙉𝙐𝙎 is caused by bacterial spores through broken skin and is not spread from person to person.

Tetanus is caused by the bacterium 𝙘𝙡𝙤𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙞𝙙𝙞𝙪𝙢 𝙩𝙚𝙩𝙖𝙣𝙞, which is commonly found in soil, dust, and manure. The bacteria produce a toxin called 𝙩𝙚𝙩𝙖𝙣𝙤𝙨𝙥𝙖𝙨𝙢𝙞𝙣, which affects the nervous system, leading to symptoms such as muscle stiffness and spasms.

Tetanus bacteria can enter the body through cuts, puncture wounds, or other injuries where the skin is broken.

In severe cases, tetanus can lead to complications such as difficulty breathing, fractures or dislocations from muscle spasms, and even death if left untreated.

The last week in April is 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗟𝗗 𝗜𝗠𝗠𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗭𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞!

The global vaccine drives of the second half of the 20th century are one of humanity's greatest achievements. Immunization campaigns have enabled us to eradicate smallpox, nearly defeat polio, and ensure more children survive and thrive than ever before.

The ultimate goal of World Immunization Week is for more people – and their communities – to be protected from vaccine-preventable diseases.

UND Public Health Panel Discussion 2024 This is "UND Public Health Panel Discussion 2024" by University of North Dakota on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

We'd like to extend a HUGE thank you to the speakers at UND's National Public Health Week 2024 Proclamation! 🙌
𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙩𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜. 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙣𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜. 𝙏𝙝𝙧𝙞𝙫𝙞𝙣𝙜.
𝙒𝙚 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙥𝙪𝙗𝙡𝙞𝙘 𝙝𝙚𝙖𝙡𝙩𝙝.

Get ready to shout 𝘽𝙄𝙉𝙂𝙊 🎉 Join us this Thursday for a night of fun, prizes, and good vibes at our BINGO Night!

Kick off National Public Health Week at UND with a Proclamation Signing by President Armacost! Following the event is a panel discussion on 𝘗𝘶𝘣𝘭𝘪𝘤 𝘏𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘵𝘩 𝘈𝘱𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘢𝘤𝘩 𝘵𝘰 𝘉𝘶𝘪𝘭𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘏𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘵𝘩 𝘕𝘦𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘣𝘰𝘳𝘩𝘰𝘰𝘥𝘴.

⏰ 12:30 p.m. | Proclamation Signing
📍 Memorial Union Main Ballroom

⏰ 1:00 p.m. | Panel Discussion
📍 Memorial Union 318AB

Join us in celebrating NPHW! 🎉

Happy National Public Health Week! 😃This year's overall theme is: “𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠: 𝐖𝐞 𝐀𝐫𝐞 𝐀𝐥𝐥 𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡”.

2024's NPHW will be a turning point in our shared endeavor to promote health and vitality in all our communities. This week is a call to action, cooperation, and empowerment, with a focus on resilience and health equity.

Events happening this week👇

𝐓𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲:
President Armacost National Public Health Week Proclamation
📍Memorial Union Main Ballroom
⏰12:30 pm CST

Public Health Approach to Building Health Neighborhoods Panel
📍Memorial Union 318AB
💻Register here > https://shorturl.at/oEKL0
⏰1:00 pm CST

𝐓𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲:
𝗩𝗮𝘅 𝗩𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 Bingo
📍Memorial Union Social Staircase
⏰4:00 - 6:00 pm

𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲:
Free Safe S*x Kit Distribution
📍Memorial Union
⏰11:00 am - 1:00 pm

UND College of Education and Human Development Grand Forks Public Health Department

Just as a four-leaf clover brings luck, booster shots bring an extra layer of protection against vaccine-preventable diseases! ☘️💉

Who should get the shingles vaccine? The vaccine is particularly important for individuals who are at higher risk of developing shingles or its complications, including:

⟡ 𝗔𝗱𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗱 𝟱𝟬 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗿: This is the age group where the risk of shingles increases significantly.

⟡ 𝗔𝗱𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗹𝘆 𝗵𝗮𝗱 𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗹𝗲𝘀: Even if you've had shingles before, getting vaccinated can help reduce the risk of recurrence.

⟡ 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗱𝘂𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘄𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀: This includes people with conditions such as HIV/AIDS or cancer, or those undergoing immunosuppressive treatments like chemotherapy or long-term corticosteroid therapy.

Additionally, studies have shown that the chickenpox vaccine can also reduce the risk of developing shingles in vaccinated individuals. Make an appointment with UND Student Health Services!

From maternal health to reproductive rights, women's health is a cornerstone of thriving communities. By prioritizing vaccination, we not only protect our own health but also safeguard the well-being of future generations.

This , let's empower women to make informed decisions about their health and advocate for equitable access to vaccines for all. Together, we can ensure that every woman has the opportunity to lead a healthy and fulfilling life.