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Where To Get Help If You’ve Been Sexually Assaulted
Sexual violence is a serious public health problem in the United States where 1 in 5 women and 1 in 71 men report that they have been raped or experienced an attempted rape. These figures don’t reflect victims of other types of sexual violence, or the many victims who are afraid to report such crimes.
If you have been or are currently being victimized, please seek help. You can call the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-4673; visit the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN); or find resources in your state.
You can learn more about recovering from and preventing sexual assault with these resources:
If you know someone who is being victimized, share these resources with them.
Prevention Made Easy With myhealthfinder
From the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion
When it comes to prevention, it can be difficult to understand what it means for each of us and the decisions we make about our health. The Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (ODPHP) and Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) developed myhealthfinder, a web-based tool, to make it easier, reliable, and ad-free.
myhealthfinder, available in both English & Spanish, can help you decide which preventive services are right for you. Preventive services include things like medical tests and vaccines that can prevent illness and keep you healthy. These services are recommended by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force and the Bright Futures Guidelines for Health Supervision of Infants, Children, and Adolescents.
To use myhealthfinder, visit www.healthfinder.gov. In the upper right corner, you will find myhealthfinder. Simply enter your age, sex, and pregnancy status to receive your personalized health information and resources.
In addition to getting vaccinated, there are other things you can do to protect yourself from the flu.
Protect Your Family From Lead Poisoning
Lead is a toxic metal that was used for many years in paint, plumbing, and other areas of the home. Exposure to lead can damage children’s brains and nervous systems, causing behavioral problems, learning disabilities, seizures, or death. Children 6 years old and younger are the most at risk.
You can prevent lead poisoning by
- Getting your home tested: Homes built before 1978 are especially dangerous, but can be made safe.
- Getting your child tested: A simple blood test can detect if high levels of lead are present.
- Getting the facts: Visit Lead Free Kids to learn more about testing and other ways to be lead safe.
Learn more about what you can do to protect your family from lead poisoning.
