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-  What is WIC?  WIC is a federally funded nutrition program for Women, Infants, and Children.  WIC provides the following at no cost: healthy foods, nutrition education and counseling, breastfeeding support, and referrals for health care.  Learn More About WIC 
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-  What is WIC?  WIC is a federally funded nutrition program for Women, Infants, and Children.  WIC provides the following at no cost: healthy foods, nutrition education and counseling, breastfeeding support, and referrals for health care.  Learn More About WIC 
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See All Diseases-  Featured Topic:  **Zika Fever**
Zika Fever is a mild febrile illness caused by a mosquito-borne virus. It has been identified in several countries in Central and South America, Mexico, and the Caribbean. Zika fever has also been reported in travelers returning to the U.S. and Florida. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention                                     Travel Advisory to impacted countries can be found here. Take protect yourself and your loved ones: Drain standing water, no matter how seemingly small, cover your skin with mosquito repellent or protective clothing and keep windows and doors covered with screens.                                                                    
   
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##                     Paul Runk Appointed Interim Director of Legislative Planning                 

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          -  Department Encourages Black Henna Tattoo Safety 
          -  Department to Propose Additions to Physician Attestation Form at Upcoming CMS Plan Rulemaking Workshop 
          -  Department Of Health Daily Zika Update: Four New Cases in Alachua and Brevard Counties 
          -  Florida Department of Health Achieves National Accreditation 
          -  Department Of Health Daily Zika Update: No New Cases 
          -  Florida Department of Health Receives 2016 County Health Rankings 
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# Florida Department of Health Achieves National Accreditation

Interim State Surgeon General Dr. Celeste Philip announced on Tuesday, March 15, that the Florida Department of Health has received first-in-the-nation national accreditation as an integrated department of health through the Public Health Accreditation Board.

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## Fight Mosquitoes With These Simple Tips

Preventing mosquito bites not only enhances your enjoyment of outdoor activities, but can also protect you from exposure to Zika and all mosquito-borne illnesses. The Florida Department of Health reminds Floridians and visitors to protect yourself and your family with these simple tips outlined in the Mosquito Bite Protection in Florida information video and brochure. Alternate version of video: Spanish and Creole.

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