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- Can you imagine trying to solve a 10,000-piece jigsaw puzzle with missing pieces and no picture to go by? Disease detectives face that very problem today when it comes to outbreaks. New technologies like AMD (Advanced Molecular Detection) c...an help scientists solve these complex disease mysteries. AMD helps scientists find outbreaks faster, find outbreaks we are missing now, and can potentially stop threats in our food supply. Learn more here: http://go.usa.gov/TXNkSee More
- Health disparities affect vulnerable populations as defined by race/ethnicity, socio-economic status, geography, gender, age, disability status, risk status related to sex and gender. CDCโs Health Disparities & Inequalities Report analyzes recent trends and ongoing variations in health disparities and inequalities. View the report at: http://go.usa.gov/TRXk
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- Many suffer from more than one chronic disease, like high blood pressure and diabetes. Find out more in this weekโs collection of articles on multiple chronic conditions out today in CDCโs Preventing Chronic Disease journal: http://go.usa.gov/TRrh
- Do you have questions about sexual violence and its prevention? CDC has answers. Experts are available to discuss on VetoViolence all week in observance of Sexual Assault Awareness Month! Join the discussion at www.facebook.com/vetoviolence.
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CDC Tobacco Free: Smoking Fact: Since the first Surgeon Generalโs report was released, smoking rates in the U.S. have been cut in half, from 42.4% in 1965 to 19.3% in 2010. For more information on the progress of tobacco prevention and control efforts, check out the most recent reports:- April 24 is World Meningitis Day. Meningococcal disease is one type of meningitis that can be serious and sometimes deadly. Teens and young adults are at increased risk. A vaccine is recommended at 11-12 years old with a booster dose at 16. Is your child protected? http://go.usa.gov/T5DD
- We want to hear from you! Take this quick survey and make a difference in how CDC delivers health information on Facebook. http://bit.ly/SLg6Lj
- More than 100 cases of human infection with avian influenza A (H7N9) have been identified in China. Fortunately, no cases have been detected in the U.S. or anywhere outside of China. At CDC, weโre following this situation closely, coordinat...ing with partners, taking routine preparedness steps, and sharing frequent updates. This week, a CDC team arrived in China to support its H7N9 response. Here are 6 things to know about the virus and CDCโs role:See More
- Polio has been eliminated from the United States for more than 30 years. Get vaccinated on schedule to help keep the United States polio-free, and to protect yourself when traveling overseas to areas that could put you at risk for getting polio. http://go.usa.gov/TXxx
- Can you name the free, digital source of CDC supported publications? Check http://go.usa.gov/27AB for the answer or back here this afternoon to find out.
- During National Infant Immunization Week, April 20-27, CDC reminds parents to give their children the best protection from 14 serious diseases before they are 2 years old by following the recommended immunization schedule.
- Follow us on Google+. Are you constantly reading important articles or seeing data from the CDC that you would like to share with others? Now you can by +1 it. We have launched our official CDC Google+ page here: http://bit.ly/ZE715S. Follow us to share important health content with friends and loved ones.
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- 20 million new STD cases occur each year and half of them are among 15-24 year olds. During STD Awareness month, learn strategies to empower yourself and take control. http://go.usa.gov/Tkze
- Happy Earth Day! Your health is connected to the environment where you live, work, and play. So, what is Environmental Health? Learn more about it in this blog post.
- Do you want to make a difference in how CDC delivers health information on Facebook? Take this quick survey and let us know what you think about our page. http://bit.ly/SLg6Lj
- CDC Public Health Grand Rounds Beyond the Data Beyond brings you take home messages for you to use in your practice, in your classroom and in your home. This month, John Iskander and Marian McDonald discuss methods to further address health disparities through childhood immunizations. Watch the video and let us know what you think!
- Did you know the changing climate could impact your health? Learn how at:
- Today CDC joins millions of around the country with an official presence on Google+ . On Google+, CDC will share the science and data of CDC! We are very excited about having an additional social media channel to interact with you, talking about the latest in health news and information.
Follow us on Google+ and +1 and share CDC health information with friends and loved ones. http://bit.ly/17JhBjE - Did you miss CDC Public Health Grand Rounds on Tuesday? Watch the video โRounds โChildhood Immunization as a Tool to Address Health Disparitiesโ and earn free continuing education.
- Food poisoning affects about 48 million people in the US each year. CDC tracks the pathogens that cause foodborne diseases and has just released a national report card on food safety. http://go.usa.gov/TBV5
- Where do you go for health information? Only 8% of U.S. survey participants in a study conducted by USC reported receiving information from their doctor about how to preserve their memory. Many said they relied on TV and magazines for information on preventing memory loss. Read the study out today in CDCโs Preventing Chronic Disease (PCD). http://go.usa.gov/TZFJ
- Sometimes whatโs in the news adds to everyday stress and anxiety. If youโre having trouble dealing with recent tragedies, ask for help. Visit Disaster Distress Helpline or call 1-800-985-5990. Please share to connect others to help if they need it.
- April is National Cancer Control Month. Cancer remains the second most common cause of death in the United States. Check out whatโs being done through the Prevention Research Centers Program, and how it may impact your life. http://go.usa.gov/TWSP
- This year marks the 10th anniversary of the 2003 SARS global outbreak. Worldwide there were 8,096 cases and 774 deaths.
In the U.S.,there were eight confirmed SARS infections, but no deaths. http://go.usa.gov/TWYP
- April is National Minority Health Month. This yearโs theme, "Advance Health Equity Now: Uniting Our Communities to Bring Health Care Coverage to All" is a call to action, a charge for all of us to unite towards a common goal of improving the health of our communities. http://go.usa.gov/TDsd
- Thank you for your feedback on our previous survey. We will keep trying to improve your CDC social media experiences. http://bit.ly/SLg6Lj
- World Hemophilia Day is April 17th. In the U.S. about 400 babies are born with hemophilia per year. How much do you know about hemophilia? Take our quiz to find out. http://go.usa.gov/TDxA
- If you were to become seriously ill or injured and could not speak for yourself, who would speak for you? An advance care plan can be a gift you give yourself and your family. A plan gives you the opportunity to provide your loved ones peace of mind that they will know what to do on your behalf should the need arise. Visit http://go.usa.gov/TjnR for more resources on creating a plan.
- Social determinants of health are conditions in the environments in which people are born, live, learn, work, play, worship, and age that affect a wide range of health, functioning, and quality-of-life outcomes and risks. Join Healthy People 2020 on April 24, 2013 from 1:00-2:30 p.m. EDT to hear from experts on social determinants of health and explore how communities are working to address health disparities using a social determinants of health approach. Register Now: bit.ly/1488zfS
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- April is National Minority Health Month! Advance Health Equity Now! Learn what CDC is doing and find out how you can participate in HHS #ActNow activities. http://go.usa.gov/TbEC
- Watch a live webcast of the CDC Public Health Grand Rounds โChildhood Immunization as a Tool to Address Health Disparitiesโ today at 1 p.m. (EDT) and earn continuing education.
- Itโs been 10 years since the global outbreak of SARS. Watch CDC Director Dr. Tom Frieden talk about how weโve made progress in disease detection since SARS; however, we remain at risk from global health threats like emerging and drug-resistant microbes. Next-generation tools like molecular sequencing and bioinformatics can help us rapidly identify and stop these killer microbes before they spread, but we must act now.
- Movie fun for all you superhero kids out there! Watch this short video of real kids and the animated Action Hero Alliance as they fight Lethargo with superhero exercises & eating veggies.
- Follow the April STD Awareness Month conversation on Twitter @cdcstd using the hashtag #STDMonth2013. https://twitter.com/CDCSTD
- Attention researchers, students or public health professionals: Are you doing public health research? Did you know that CDC has an online library of CDC supported publications? Itโs called CDC Stacks and can be found here:
- A fun summer activity is attending fairs, festivals, carnivals, and rodeos. Follow these tips to have a safe cooking, eating, and drinking experience at those events.
- To stay safe during a tornado, prepare a plan and emergency kit, stay aware of weather conditions during thunderstorms, know the best places to shelter both indoors and outdoors, and always protect your head. http://go.usa.gov/T4Dw
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- April is STD Awareness Month. Make a difference in the lives of those you care about. Learn, share, be healthy. http://go.usa.gov/TgpV
Follow the conversation on Twitter using the hashtag #STDMonth2013
- 86% of teen births are 2nd births for the mother. Health care providers and communities can connect teen mothers with support services that can help prevent pregnancies, such as home visiting and parenting skills programs. Learn more: http://go.usa.gov/Tg5e
- Gardening can be a great way to enjoy physical activity, beautify the community, and go green. Learn tips to protect yourself and enjoy the beauty and bounty gardening can bring. http://go.usa.gov/TYGP
- Did you RSVP for Tuesdayโs Public Health Grand Rounds โChildhood Immunization as a Tool to Address Health Disparitiesโ? Donโt forget to follow @CDCGov for live tweeting and use the hashtag #CDCGrandRounds during the event.
Questions can also be sent in advance to grandrounds@cdc.gov or posted in the comments below."Childhood Immunization as a Tool to Address Health Disparities"April 16 at 1:00pm in EDTwww.cdc.gov/, Atlanta, Georgia31 people went - A study out this week in CDCโs Preventing Chronic Disease says reducing the number of locations where alcohol is sold could be a strategy to improving public health and the harms associated with excessive drinking. Learn more: http://go.usa.gov/TY8F
- Having more than one child as a teen may make it more difficult for the mother to finish her education or get a job. Learn what you and your community can do to help prevent repeat teen births: http://go.usa.gov/TrMQ
- Traveling internationally on short notice? CDC recommends seeing a doctor at least 4โ6 weeks before an international trip, but a visit to a travel medicine specialist is valuable even if you have less time. http://go.usa.gov/TrYV
- Take two minutes to watch CDC Director Dr. Tom Frieden talk about how advanced-molecular detection tools like molecular sequencing and bioinformatics are revolutionizing our approach towards investigating and controlling disease outbreaks. ...These next-generation tools will help us find and stop killer microbes before they spread โ protecting Americans from a โperfect stormโ of increasing disease threats โ but only if we move forward with these new technologies now. http://go.usa.gov/TCyPSee More
- "Childhood Immunization as a Tool to Address Health Disparities"April 16 at 1:00pm in EDTwww.cdc.gov/, Atlanta, Georgia31 people went
- Thanks to all the public health advocates and new public health champions for casting your vote to let us know what healthy behavior you think stands apart from the rest. The ultimate healthy behavior is washing your hands. Are you surprised? Let us know your thoughts. http://bit.ly/ZGbf3M
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CDC Tobacco Free: Next year will mark the 50th Anniversary of the first Surgeon Generalโs report, Smoking and Health: Report of the Advisory Committee to the Surgeon General. Released in 1964, it was the first report to draw major conclusions about the adverse health consequences of smoking. Learn more about the history here:
