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Vaccination rates for Oregon students reach new low; nonmedical exemptions at new high. For more information, read our news release: https://t.co/YXtaLC5Q41

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OHA issued a recreational use health advisory today for Upper Klamath National Wildlife Refuge due to the presence of a cyanotoxins above recreational use value. The wildlife refuge is in Klamath County. For more information, read our news release: https://t.co/xiTJFy2fi2

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Oregon's overdose deaths have decreased over the past two years, according to provisional federal data and a new report released by OHA. For more information, read our new release: https://t.co/myabNvhSrV

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New Bend recovery center expands support for young adults in recovery. For more information, read our news release: https://t.co/8h91I6SFRx

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Gresham college setting becomes latest measles exposure location. For more information, read our news release: https://t.co/nkQzRydZYW

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OHA and Clackamas County public health officials have identified a new measles exposure location at a health setting in Oregon City and are urging people to talk to a health care provider about their risks if they believe they were exposed: https://t.co/n9FdsT2WxB

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Measles exposure location confirmed at Centennial Middle School in southeast Portland. For more information, read our news release: https://t.co/leGNVscOH0

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Measles exposure locations confirmed at Solar Nails, Pho Keizer in Keizer. For more information, read our news release: https://t.co/SW2awqp24j

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Measles exposure locations confirmed at Lark Café in West Linn and Pho. Com restaurant in Gresham. For more information, read our news release: https://t.co/ur7Z1PmtCE

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Measles exposure location confirmed at Providence Portland Medical Center emergency department waiting room. For more information, read our news release: https://t.co/MFjvm68Aio

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WIC boosts shopping budgets for Oregon families, increases access to healthy foods statewide. For more information, read our news release: https://t.co/g2FSdtCtan

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In recognition of Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, OHA is encouraging people in Oregon to talk with their health care providers about colorectal cancer screening and take steps to reduce their risk of the disease. To learn more, read our news release: https://t.co/zQgbig7Qp6

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Two new measles exposure locations have been identified, and OHA and Marion County public health officials are urging people to talk to a health care provider about their risks if they believe they were exposed. Read our news release: https://t.co/g5RDHgL5OR

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As people in Oregon prepare for spring break travel and St. Patrick's Day celebrations, OHA is offering a few tips for making safe and healthy choices when it comes to alcohol use and transportation. For more information read our news release: https://t.co/3eGOXqeyDy

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Another measles exposure location has been identified, and OHA and Multnomah County public health officials are urging people who believe they were exposed to talk to a health care provider about their risks. For more information, visit: https://t.co/TXsRoEt79h

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March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month – know the risks of sports betting and where to find help. For more information, read our news release: https://t.co/dxigotZjPr

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OHA is urging riders to take safety precautions when using e-scooters and e-bicycles, as new data show a sharp increase in serious injuries associated with these “micromobility” or motorized devices.  For more information, read our news release: https://t.co/TtcONBZgQX

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OHA and Clackamas County officials have identified another measles exposure location and are recommending people who believe they were exposed to talk to a health care provider about their risks. For more information, read our news release: https://t.co/GHHdwhCu2x

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A new data tracking tool OHA launched today shows the five confirmed measles cases identified in the state since Jan. 1 likely represent only a portion of infections occurring statewide, public health officials say: https://t.co/HtJhAxJ4JS

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The number of newborns vaccinated at birth against hepatitis B has fallen slightly over the past four years, according to the new Infant Hepatitis B Immunization Data dashboard launched by OHA.

For more information, read our news release: https://t.co/ihhw0WhIth