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First flu-related death of season reported in Iowa.jpg) An elderly man from central Iowa who died in October was the first flu-related death in the state for the 2017-2018 season, the Iowa Department of Public Health announced on Oct. 30. The season officially begins in October and runs through April. There were 134 influenza-related deaths in Iowa during the 2016-2017 season.
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SHL responds to white powder event The State Hygienic Lab Office of Emergency Preparedness and Response on Oct. 12 demonstrated its important role in identifying unknown substances that could threaten human health.
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CDC management fellow joins SHL A fellow from the CDC’s Public Health Associate Program (PHAP) joined the State Hygienic Laboratory on Oct. 2 to contribute to the laboratory's management programs and project development.
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Student Mentorship deadline is Dec. 1 Students from junior high and high school who are interested in science and laboratory testing may apply for the State Hygienic Laboratory’s Student Mentorship Program. The deadline for applications is Dec. 1.
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Measles decreasing worldwide but still a threat The number of annual measles-related deaths worldwide dipped below an estimated 100,000 in 2016, the World Health Organization reported. This follows an increase in the number of countries providing the second dose of measles vaccine through routine immunization services to 164 (85 percent) of 194 countries. Approximately 119 million persons were vaccinated against measles during supplementary immunization activities in 2016.
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