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- CDC is working hard to keep you informed about the meningitis outbreak. Thank you for trusting us to keep you up-to-date with the latest info about the outbreak. Do you have any suggestions on improvements we can make to better communicate with you? This article from Mashable discusses how meningitis information has been shared on Twitter and other social media channels:
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- National Program of Cancer Registries celebrates 20 years of helping registries publish high-quality cancer data! NPCR supports central cancer registries in 45 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the US Pacific Island Jurisdictions. http://is.gd/p6ixjL
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- Kids may eat up to half of their calories at school, let’s work together to make sure those are healthy calories. Let’s Move Salad Bars to Schools! http://go.usa.gov/YRyd
- Is your teen son or daughter starting to drive? Learn important tips on teen driving safety by joining CDC - Parents Are the Key to Safe Teen Drivers chat on Vital Signs Teen Drinking and Driving with CDC motor vehicle safety expert, Ruth Shults, PhD.Wednesday, October 19 at 10am ET. Have a question related to teen drinking and driving? Post it here now.
- Traveling internationally with your pet? Check out our tips for preparing Fido or Fluffy for the trip. http://is.gd/kDBa0H
- October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. A key strategy in preventing intimate partner violence is the promotion of respectful, nonviolent intimate partner relationships through individual, community, and societal level change. http://is.gd/5qwwet
- Disproportionately higher rates of TB occur among certain populations, especially homeless persons. In the United States, 1% of the population experiences homelessness in a given year, but 5.8% of persons with TB reported being homeless within the past year. For the complete story, visit: http://is.gd/5gRnpV.
- Watch a live webcast of the CDC Public Health Grand Rounds “Public Health Approaches to Reducing U.S. Infant Mortality” at 1 pm ET and earn continuing education. http://is.gd/D3ZMRy
- Did you know that October 14—20 is National Teen Driver Safety Week? This year’s theme is “Share, Not Scare”, focusing on the benefits of safe driving as a way to positively reinforce teen’s safe driving habits. CDC’s Injury Center is hosti...ng a Facebook Chat on the CDC - Parents Are the Key to Safe Teen Drivers on Friday, October 19 10:00-11:00am ET with a leading motor vehicle safety expert. Learn more: http://on.fb.me/RxefsYSee More
- CDC continues to investigate a multistate outbreak of Salmonella infections linked to peanut butter. The list of recalled products has grown to include raw and roasted shelled and in-shell peanuts. Check your home for recalled products to keep you and your family safe. http://is.gd/kfskLI
- It’s National Latino AIDS Awareness Day (NLAAD). HIV is still a serious problem in the Hispanic/Latino community. About 1 in 5 Latinos infected with HIV doesn’t know it, and more than half of Latinos have never been tested for HIV. Learn more about HIV among Latinos, prevention and testing. http://go.usa.gov/YXnY
- Today is Global Handwashing Day! Celebrate with over 200 million people around the world. #iwashmyhands http://is.gd/WzTcso
- Parents, pediatricians, and community members can help protect the lives of young drivers and everyone who shares the road with them. Learn steps you can take to prevent drinking and driving among teens: http://is.gd/8jSRDM
- October 12th is World Arthritis Day. Move to improve your arthritis by doing these 5 things:
1) Learn Arthritis-Management Strategies
2) Be Active
3) Watch Your Weight
4) Protect Your Joints
...See More - Drinking and driving among teens in high school has gone down by 54% since 1991. Still, high school teens drive after drinking about 2.4 million times a month. More can be done to encourage safe driving habits, for a full list, see: http://go.usa.gov/YK8F. What safe driving habits are you practicing with your teen?
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CDC Emergency Preparedness and Response: CDC continues the investigation of fungal infections, including fungal meningitis, in patients who received contaminated steroid medication.
http://www.cdc.gov/hai/outbreaks/meningitis.html- Disease detectives work around the world to track diseases, research outbreaks, and respond to emergencies of all kind. Want to learn more about our real-life detectives? Download CDC’s iPad app and check out the Disease of the Week module. http://go.usa.gov/YK8d
- Million Hearts announces the winners of the Caregiver Video Contest. Congratulations to 1st place winner “One Beat at a Time” and 2nd place winner “A Caregiver’s Role in the Heart Health of Loved Ones.” Watch the winning videos in the Winners Gallery at http://go.usa.gov/YYFA
- “ADHD encompasses so much more of a child's life than his or her behavior. It impacts relationships, family dynamics, school performance, parental practices, and most of all, a child's concept of self-worth,” said April, mom of a daughter with ADHD. http://go.usa.gov/YK8W
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CDC Emergency Preparedness and Response: Many people have questions about the current meningitis outbreak. To find out who’s at risk, what symptoms to look for, and what to do if you think you might have received the contaminated medicine, visit CDC’s Frequently Asked Questions for the outbreak.
http://www.cdc.gov/hai/outbreaks/patients/faq-meningitis-outbreak-patients.html
- The next session of CDC Public Health Grand Rounds will explore public health approaches to reducing U.S. infant mortality. This session also coincides with the 20th anniversary of Child Health Month inaugurated by the American Academy of Pediatrics. Join us for “Public Health Approaches to Reducing U.S. Infant Mortality,” Tuesday, October 16, 2012, 1 p.m. – 2 p.m., EDT. http://go.usa.gov/YKBB
- A new CDC video shows how to teach kids healthy habits early in life. See how one Los Angeles Universal Preschool teacher educates her young students about healthy habits like yoga and eating healthy snacks. How do you teach healthy habits to young kids in your community? http://is.gd/btNC7v
- College is full of exciting new experiences, from meeting people to living away from home. But, college can also be stressful as you try to develop new routines, maintain a healthy diet, and manage responsibilities on your own. Keep these tips and information in mind to stay safe and healthy in college. http://go.usa.gov/YKCC
- Did you know that nearly 1 million high school teens drank alcohol and got behind the wheel in 2011? More can be done to protect everyone on the road. States and communities can enforce existing proven policies, such as minimum legal drinking age (MLDA) laws and graduated driver licensing (GDL) systems. Learn more: http://go.usa.gov/YZp3.
- Global Handwashing Day is October 15! Celebrate with over one million schools around the world. #iwashmyhands http://is.gd/WzTcso
- Parents, recognize the dangers of teen drinking and driving. Complete a parent-teen driving agreement with your teen to set and enforce the “rules of the road.” Learn more at CDC - Parents Are the Key to Safe Teen Drivers and http://go.usa.gov/YjVx.
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CDC Emergency Preparedness and Response: CDC is Actively Investigating Non-contagious Fungal Meningitis Outbreak
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is coordinating a multi-state investigation of fungal meningitis among p...atients who received epidural steroid injections.See More
Patients who have had an epidural steroid injection since July 2012, and have any of the following symptoms, should talk to their doctor as soon as possible.
• Worsening headache
• Fever
• Sensitivity to light
• Stiff neck
• New weakness or numbness in any part of your body
• Slurred speech
Fungal meningitis isn’t contagious. Learn more about the disease and which states are affected.
http://www.cdc.gov/hai/outbreaks/meningitis.html- Got Mice? Seal, Trap, and Clean Up to Control Rodents. It is getting colder outside – rodents may enter your home for food or shelter! Seal up holes or gaps in your home, trap any existing rodents, and clean up any sources of food or water and items that might provide shelter for them. http://go.usa.gov/Yjyw
- If you were born during 1945-1965, talk to your doctor about getting tested for Hepatitis C. The only way to know if you have Hepatitis C is to get tested. Early detection can save lives. http://go.usa.gov/YjEW
- One in five teen drivers involved in fatal crashes in 2010 had some alcohol in their system. Most of these drivers (81%) had blood alcohol concentrations (BACs) higher than the legal limit for adults. Teens should never drink and drive. For more safe-driving steps they can take, visit: http://go.usa.gov/YTJh/. Share this message with a teenager you want to protect on the road.
- Falling autumn leaves are calling us to take care of our health in different ways. It’s that time of year with colder weather and the holidays fast approaching. Learn ways to keep your loved ones healthy and safe this season. http://go.usa.gov/YTS4
- Depression and anxiety are true and treatable medical conditions. Don’t let hopelessness or shame stop you or a friend from getting medical help. Find out more at: http://go.usa.gov/YTy4
- Women with disabilities often face challenges getting a mammogram. Help the scheduling and radiology staff do a better job. For example when making your appointment tell them if you can lift and move your arms without help. Our story has more tips. http://go.usa.gov/Y4JW
- The changing climate endangers human health. Learn what CDC is doing to prevent and adapt to the possible health effects of climate change. http://go.usa.gov/Y4uP
- Can you name some of the laws or systems that are helping to keep teens safe and helping to encourage safe driving practices? For the correct answer, visit http://go.usa.gov/Y4u4 or check back this afternoon.
- October is SIDS Awareness Month. Did you know to always place babies on their backs to sleep? Learn more about SIDS and the risk factors and take action to reduce the risk. http://go.usa.gov/Y4wm
- Did you know: 1 in 10 teens in high school drinks and drives? Teen drivers are 3 times more likely than more experienced drivers to be in a fatal car crash. Drinking any alcohol greatly increases this risk for teens. Do you talk to your teen about alcohol use and safe driving? http://go.usa.gov/Y4nF
- Have an iPad? If so, get the latest version of the CDC app! It’s FREE and puts current CDC content right at your fingertips. Update includes: new content from the Emerging Infectious Diseases (EID) Journal, added content refresh functionality, and enhancements! http://is.gd/6vfKet
- October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Mammograms are the best way to find breast cancer early. Women 50-74 years old should get a mammogram every 2 years. Women 40-49 should ask their doctor about when and how often to get a mammogram. http://go.usa.gov/Ygbw
- “Newborn screening has a direct impact and translates into saving babies’ lives.” CDC laboratory scientist Suzanne Cordovado helps ensure newborn screening works as designed – finding babies with conditions affecting their long-term health or survival. http://is.gd/l3hyty
- Learn on the go with CDC Quick Learn Lessons. Learn how to create an Epi curve, determine the mode of spread and how to determine the most likely period of exposure at http://go.usa.gov/YYmB. Each lesson takes less than 10 minutes to complete!
- September 29 is World Heart Day. Learn how heart disease affects two overlooked groups: women and children. http://go.usa.gov/YC2H
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Million Hearts: Today's the day! Join us on Twitter for the #HeartChat from 1-2 EST where experts from The Heart Truth, Million Hearts, CardioSmart and healthfinder.gov will answer your heart health questions.- More than 3 million people in US carry the sickle cell gene. What does that mean for them & their families? Jamaul Wells shares his story in this new video. http://is.gd/dxXZrk
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