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Florida DOH: Alert to private well owners in flooded areas

Submitted by Kristin Weber, Web Producer, 10News In Your Neighborhood

Monday, June 25th, 2012, 10:56am

Florida DOH: Alert to private well owners in flooded areas

Bartow, Florida -- The Florida Department of Health is advising private well owners affected by flood waters to take precautions against disease-causing organisms that may make their water unsafe to drink.

DOH recommends one of the following:

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Free STD and HIV testing on June 29

Submitted by Taylor Katz, Web Producer, 10 News In Your Neighborhood

Friday, June 22nd, 2012, 3:19pm

Hillsborough County, Florida-- The Hillsborough County Health Department offers free STD and HIV testing on Friday, June 29, in Recognition of National HIV Testing Day.

The Health Department encourages Hillsborough County residents to visit their downtown location, 1105 E. Kennedy Blvd. Tampa 33605, on Friday from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. to get tested and take part in the promotion of one's physical health.

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Health Advisory issued for Ben T. Davis Beach

Submitted by Taylor Katz, Web Producer, 10 News In Your Neighborhood

Wednesday, June 20th, 2012, 8:42pm

Health Advisory issued for Ben T. Davis Beach

Hillsborough County, Florida-- A Health Advisory has been issued for Ben T. Davis, (South) beach based on the criteria for enterococci bacteria recommended by the EPA.

This should be considered a potential risk to the bathing public.

According to the Health Department, samples taken Monday were above threshold for enterococci bacteria. The beach will be re-sampled Monday, June 25, 2012.

The Health Department state that when re-sampling indicates the water is within the satisfactory range, the advisory will be lifted.

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Health advisories issued for 2 Tampa beaches

Submitted by Kristin Weber, Web Producer, 10News In Your Neighborhood

Wednesday, June 6th, 2012, 12:40pm

Health advisories issued for 2 Tampa beaches

Tampa, Florida -- The Hillsborough County Health Department has issued a health advisory for Ben T. Davis South and Davis Island beaches due to high levels of enterococci bacteria.

The department says the levels of bacteria should be considered a potential risk to swimmers.

The samples were taken on Monday and will be re-sampled Monday, June 12. If the water is found to be within the satisfactory range, the advisory will be lifted.

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Daycare for sick kids

Submitted by Heather Van Nest, Anchor

Saturday, May 12th, 2012, 12:00pm

Tampa, Florida-- Here's an idea that will help parents of sick kids feel much better:

Tampa General Hospital on Davis Islands in South Tampa offers KIDCare daycare where parents of kids who are sick (earache, stomach bug, etc.) can drop off their kids, ages 2 months to 15 years old, while they go to work.

You must make reservations no more than 24 hours in advance. It is first come, first serve. You can call: 813-844-7192.

KIDCare daycare program at TGH is offered from 6:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. The cost is $5.00 an hour.

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Operation Medicine Cabinet- Hillsborough County

Submitted by Taylor Katz, Web Producer, 10 News In Your Neighborhood

Friday, April 27th, 2012, 6:41pm

Operation Medicine Cabinet- Hillsborough County

Hillsborough County, Florida-- Tampa Police Join Local and Federal Law Enforcement Agencies in Drug Take-Back Operation TPD officers collected 163 pounds of prescription pills during Operation Medicine Cabinet last August

What: Tampa Police Officers, Hillsborough County Sheriff's Deputies, Temple Terrace Police Officers and Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Agents will collect unused or expired prescriptions and over-the-counter medications from citizens in an effort to prevent them from getting into the wrong hands.

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Free flu shots available for children

Submitted by Kristin Weber, Web Producer, 10News In Your Neighborhood

Wednesday, November 2nd, 2011, 5:23pm

Tampa, FL -- MedExpress Urgent Care is offering free flu shots to children at all locations from Nov. 1 - 14.

All children in grades K through 12 (ages 4 to 18) are eligible.

According to The Center for Disease Control (CDC), a yearly vaccine is the first and most important step in protecting against flu viruses. The CDC states young children are more susceptible to the flu and recommends everyone 6 months and older get a flu vaccine. This year’s vaccine can help prevent against the three main flu viruses (H3N2, Influenza B and H1N1).

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