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DOH ISSUES RECALL ALERT FOR ALCON LABORATORIES SYSTANE BRAND LUBRICANT EYE DROPSDUE TO FUNGAL CONTAMINATION

HONOLULU — The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) Food and Drug Branch (FDB) is alerting residents to a recall issued by Alcon Laboratories for its Systane Lubricant Eye Drops Ultra PF Single Vials On-the-Go (25 count) because of potential fungal contamination. The recall is limited to lot number 10101, which was sold throughout the U.S., […]

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DOH ADVISES PUBLIC TO BE MINDFUL OF AIR QUALITY AS KĪLAUEA ERUPTS

HONOLULU — On December 23, 2024, at approximately 2:20 a.m., Kīlauea Volcano began erupting in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. According to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), the eruption has stabilized within the crater, is occurring within a closed area of the park and there are currently no immediate threats to lives or infrastructure.  Although the […]

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In the December issue of our @HawaiiDOH newsletter, we share Season’s Greetings, healthy holiday tips, and much more.

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The @HawaiiDOH announced today the first influenza-associated death in a Hawaiʻi resident under the age of 18. The child was a Hawaiʻi County resident with underlying medical conditions.

News release: https://health.hawaii.gov/news/newsroom/first-hawai%CA%BBi-pediatric-influenza-associated-death-of-the-2024-2025-season-recorded/

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The 2024 WIC food package updates enhance equitable access to nutritious food, improve nutritional quality of food in the package, prioritize making WIC more participant-centered & permanently increase the Cash Value Benefit for fruits & vegetables. http://www.health.hawaii.gov/wic #WIC50

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