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With fire season in full swing, it is important to always have a plan should one occur in your area. Here are some tips for keeping safe during a wildfire, as well as help protect you and your house as best you can.   Before a Wildfire: -If you see a wildfire, always call 9-1-1. Don’t assume someone already has. -Always have a disaster kit ready as well as an emergency evacuation plan, and make sure everyone in the household knows it as well.   Before The Fire Approaches Your House: -Evacuate your pets or anyone with medical or physical limitations and the youngest immediately. -Wear protective clothing, i.e. clothes that aren’t extremely flammable such as polyester or screen-printed shirts. …

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Pertussis? What do you mean there is a pertussis epidemic in California? Weren’t we all vaccinated as kids for pertussis? What the heck is going on?