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  • FDA recall "The Original Soupman Lobster Bisque" due to Allergy Alert

    The 82d AMDS Public Health flight received an allergy alert from The Original Soupman of Staten Island, New York. They are voluntarily recalling some of its Lobster Bisque due to human error. Some cartons were not printed explaining that the product also contains shrimp, as well as perch and tilapia

  • Awareness and Information File - Ebola- update Nov. 04

    Update 24 October, 2014Ebola FAQs from http://www.health.mil/Frequently-Asked-Questions/Military-Health-System-Ebola-FAQsQ: What are you doing to protect DoD personnel from contracting Ebola?A: We are making every effort to ensure that U.S. personnel on the ground are working in an environment where

  • Environmental spotlight: Hydrology

    Hydrology is the science dealing with the characteristic, distribution, and movement of water on and below the Earth's surface and in the atmosphere.In the hydrologic analysis of a construction site there are number of variable factors that affect nature, for example drainage area size, slopes of

  • Construction site storm water runoff control

    Storm water runoff from construction activities can have a significant impact on water quality. As storm water flows over a construction site, it can pick up pollutants like sediment, debris and chemicals and transport these to a nearby storm sewer system or directly to a river, lake or coastal

  • Combat West Nile Virus!

    In the last week, there have been two confirmed human cases of West Nile Virus (WNV) in Wichita Falls.  As such, it is essential for Team Sheppard to be properly informed about this illness and that everyone understands the precautions necessary to prevent this disease.WNV is transmitted through the

  • Awareness and Information File - Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease

    Hand, foot, and mouth disease is a common childhood illness.In short, this is a non-serious illness with most children recovering fully in 7 to 10 days. Basic facts are listed below:· It is not the same disease as foot-and-mouth disease· Usually causes fever, painful sores in the mouth, and a rash

  • What You Need To Know: Enterovirus D68

    Enterovirus D68 (EV-D68) is one of the 100 different non-polio enteroviruses that may cause mild to severe respiratory illness. They are quite common but many people who get infected do not get sick. Typically, infants and children are most likely to get ill with common symptoms of intense cold;

  • Food Recall Due to Possible Salmonella Contamination

    The 82d AMDS Public Health flight received a recall from nSpired Natural Foods, Inc. for the following products: · Arrowhead Mills Peanut Butters · MaraNatha Almond Butters and Peanut Butters· Safeway Open Nature Almond Butter · Trader Joe's Crunchy Raw Almond Butter · Whole Foods 365