“We are learning more about Zika virus every day,” says CDC responder Amy Gargis. As a leader of the Zika laboratory team, Gargis made significant updates to CDC’s Zika testing guidance in close collaboration with other Emergency Operations Center (EOC) task forces and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Read more about her work in the field: http://bit.ly/2kctRow.
Are you around loud sounds in your home or community? The more often you’re exposed to loud sounds, the more they hurt your hearing. Find out how to protect your hearing: http://bit.ly/2jjiwRI.
You’re invited to our VetoViolence Facebook Forum on Teen Dating Violence Prevention this week, Feb. 13-17. Get resources & join the conversation. https://vetoviolence.cdc.gov/
Watch a LIVE CDC - Perinatal Quality Collaboratives webinar on Improving Antibiotic Use in Newborns. This webcast will be held on Friday, February 17th at 1:00PM ET. Free continuing education is available. Register for this event at bit.ly/2keRCM4. For more information about the CDC – Perinatal Quality Collaboratives Webinar Series, visit go.usa.gov/x9F3h.
Flu vaccination can reduce flu illnesses, doctors' visits, and missed work and school due to flu, as well as prevent flu-related hospitalizations. If you have not gotten vaccinated yet this season, you should get vaccinated now— It's Not Too Late! http://bit.ly/2kcLO6F
Did you know? Prediabetes can be reversed. Take a 1-minute quiz to see if you’re at risk for prediabetes. http://bit.ly/2kLFenr
Remember a flu vaccine is the first and best protection against the flu. Everyday preventive actions like staying home when sick, covering coughs and sneezes, and washing hands often can also help stop the spread of flu. http://bit.ly/2kbstG7
Next week CDC Heads Up - Brain Injury Awareness is launching their first Ask The Experts event! Got questions about concussion and brain safety? Share them in the comments below and CDC experts will go LIVE with answers on Facebook Tuesday, Feb. 14 at 1pm ET!
“One of the problems was there was no common language, and no standard of operating procedures.” CDC’s Bruce Bernard talks about his work with CDC and his role in the Asian Tsunami relief efforts. http://bit.ly/2kzW5eR
Protect your hearing! More than 1 in 2 US adults with hearing damage from noise do not have noisy jobs. Find out how you can protect your hearing at home and in your community. http://bit.ly/2jjiwRI
It's cold season. Adults get an average of 2 - 3 colds per year, and children get even more. Help protect yourself and others: wash your hands often and stay home when you’re sick. http://bit.ly/2lplfud
February is National Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. Involve teens, educators, & local groups in recognizing risks & promoting healthy relationships. Learn more: go.usa.gov/cmBdx.
Think your hearing’s fine? About 1 in 4 US adults who report excellent or good hearing already have hearing damage. Read more: http://bit.ly/2jjiwRI.
When power outages occur after severe weather (such as winter storms, hurricanes or tornadoes), using alternative sources of power can cause carbon monoxide (CO) to build up in a home and poison the people and animals inside. Protect yourself and your family by learning the symptoms of CO poisoning. http://bit.ly/2kqqoSw
As flu activity continues across the U.S., know the difference between the flu and a cold. The flu can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to death. The flu is different from a cold, and usually comes on suddenly. Learn more here: http://bit.ly/2lkIg5x.
Loud noises can damage hearing! About 40 million US adults aged 20-69 years have noise-induced hearing damage. Learn what loud sounds hurt your hearing when you’re around them for too long and how to protect your hearing. http://bit.ly/2jjiwRI
