The Minnesota Department of Health has produced a podcast about Lyme disease and other tickborne diseases in Minnesota. This podcast discusses where and when Minnesotans are at risk of these diseases and what signs and symptoms to recognize. It also discusses prevention steps Minnesotans can take to protect themselves from ticks and the diseases they carry.
MDH planner Heather Kehn talks about radon, a naturally occurring soil gas found in Minnesota homes. Radon is a tasteless, odorless, and colorless gas. Learn more on how to lower your exposure to this cancer causing gas.
MDH research scientist Kathleen Norlien talks about carbon monoxide (CO) and the new Minnesota carbon monoxide alarm law.
Kristen Ehresmann, section chief for immunizations at MDH, talks about seasonal influenza (flu), including prevention tips and vaccination guidelines.
MDH epidemiologist Dave Neitzel talks about West Nile Virus (WNV), a mosquito-transmitted virus that can cause encephalitis (inflammation of the brain).