Maribel Alonso Spokesperson  USDA
Food Safety for Back to School: What Parents Should Look Out For
This Fall The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that millions of Americans become ill each year from food borne illness,resulting in 128,000 hospitalizations and 3,000 deaths. Because children are among the most vulnerable to illness, parents should take extra precautions when handling and preparing food.

Laura Castillo-Page and Norma Poll, AAMC Representatives
Explain what should and should not be done with the use of masks
The Association of American Medical Colleges published a road map to assist the national response to the pandemic based on their understanding and experience as physicians, scientists, and medical educators.Given the troubling and continuing rise in COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations,and deaths in the United States, the AAMC, its members, and the nation's leading academic medical centers have compiled the latest scientific information on mask use.

Ximena Jimenez Nutritionist Spokesperson for Florida Dairy Farmers
Breakfast Is Still The Most Important Meal Of The Day
For Kids In these times of uncertainty about how our children are going to start their school year - face-to-face or online - parents are focused on their children's academic goals. One way to help them is by making sure they eat a healthy breakfast every day.

Mirna Chamorro  Public Information Officer Florida Department of Health   
Stay Safe While Enjoying
Water Activities in Labor day weekend
The Florida Department of Health would like to remind families to take precautions while participating in recreational water related activities this summer. Everyone plays a role in preventing illnesses and injuries related to the water we swim, play, relax in,and share - this summer and year-round.