Legacy of Our Veterans' Military Exposures
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Medications

Some Veterans have raised concerns about certain vaccines and medications they received while serving in the military. Find out more about these vaccines and medications.
Gold Star Mother's Day

Gold Star Mother’s Day Last Sunday of September

On June 23, 1936 the 74th United States Congress designated the last Sunday of September as “Gold Star Mother’s Day”
International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons

International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons – September 26th

“The consequences of any further use of nuclear weapons, whether intentional or by mistake, would be horrific. When it comes to our common objective of nuclear disarmament,
Agent Orange Legacy - Living with Agent Orange

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June is PTSD Awareness Month

June is PTSD Awareness Month

June is PTSD awareness month:  In 2010, due to the efforts of North Dakota Sen. Kent Conrad, Congress established June 27 as Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Awareness Day. With 22
Certain Medically Unexplained Illness Related to Gulf War Service
The VA presumes certain medically unexplained illnesses are related to Gulf War service without regard to cause. Learn more
Mefloquine (brand name, Lariam®)
Mefloquine (brand name, Lariam®) is a drug that has been given to military personnel, including those serving in Somalia, Iraq, and Afghanistan, for protection against malaria. Malaria is an infectious disease transmitted by mosquitoes. Mefloquine, a round, white tablet taken once a week, is also used for travelers visiting areas where malaria is found, based on recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Mefloquine was approved by the FDA in May 1989. If you are concerned about mefloquine use or long-term side effects from taking mefloquine, talk to your health care provider or local VA Environmental Health Coordinator.

Mefloquine (brand name, Lariam®)

Mefloquine (brand name, Lariam®) is a drug given to military personnel to protect against malaria, an infectious disease transmitted by mosquitoes.

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Birth Defects

Toxic Military Exposures can cause birth defects in the children, grandchildren and succesive generations of exposed veterans.

Pesticides Databases

Pesticide-Induced Diseases Database Beyond Pesticides:  The Pesticide-Induced Diseases Database, launched by Beyond Pesticides, facilitates access to epidemiologic and laboratory

Cosmetic Databases

EWG’s Skin Deep Cosmetics Database Get critical information about your personal care products <a href=”http://www.ewg.org/skindeep/”

Chemical Databases

Chemical Abstract Services (CAS) CAS is the world’s authority for chemical information. <a href=”http://www.cas.org/” target=”_blank”>Access

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