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- Families with children aged 5 years or younger in the home should avoid keeping turtles, frogs and lizards as pets to protect them from Salmonella. http://go.usa.gov/YdcC
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CDC created the event Pathways to a Career in Public Health – A Live Twitter Cha... - As you read this, about 1 in 5 US youth is experiencing a mental, emotional or behavioral disorder. Most common are anxiety, depressive and behavioral disorders, including ADHD. http://go.usa.gov/Yd3z
- We all have a story to tell about the experiences, education, training and pathways that led us to our careers in public health. We want to hear yours! Join CDC Director Dr. Tom Frieden for a live Twitter chat about working in public health at 3pm ET tomorrow. Spread the word!
- Get the CDC Android app for your tablet, now available in the Google Play Store. It’s FREE & puts current CDC content right at your fingertips. http://bit.ly/RvFF06
- Visiting friends or relatives overseas? People who are traveling to a foreign country to visit friends or relatives (VFR travelers) are at a higher risk for some diseases. If you are a VFR traveler, consider your risk and plan appropriately.
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- What are CDC disease detectives and what do they do? Find out how they investigate outbreaks and solve public health problems: http://go.usa.gov/YVXY
- Public health professionals: we want to hear from you! Did you have an unusual path to your public health career? Join Dr. Frieden for a Twitter chat this Friday at 3PM ET and share your advice with the next generation of public health professionals.
- As parents and kids get ready for cold and flu season, it’s also a good idea to be aware of your environment and how it might be affecting children’s health. Check out the Tracking Network to learn more about children’s environmental health. http://go.usa.gov/Yyfz
- World Polio Day, established by Rotary International over a decade ago, is held on October 24th in celebration of the birth of Dr. Jonas Salk, the man who led the first team to develop a vaccine against polio. The development of the polio v...accine reduced polio worldwide by 99% with only Afghanistan, Nigeria, and Pakistan as the remaining polio endemic countries in 2012. World Polio Day is an opportunity for the global polio eradication community to renew its promise of a polio-free world to future generations. http://go.usa.gov/YyB5See More
- Remind a woman you care about to ask her doctor about mammograms with CDC's Health-e-Card!
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- FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency: Put safety & preparedness info in your pocket - three mobile sites to bookmark today:
- FEMA: http://m.fema.gov/
- U.S. National Weather Service: http://mobile.weather.gov/
- CDC (Centers for Disease Control): http://m.cdc.gov/
- Attention students: interested in a career in public health? How do you find the right career in public health? Ask the CDC Director! Dr. Frieden will answer your questions and share insights and experiences about working in public health during a live Twitter chat this Friday, October 26 at 3PM ET.
- Each year in the United States, about 18,000 women and 7,000 men are affected by cancers caused by HPV (human papillomavirus). HPV vaccine is recommended for girls and boys at age 11 or 12 to protect against the types of HPV that cause many of these cancers. http://go.usa.gov/YmKF
- The wait is finally over! Download the new CDC Android app from Google Play today for the latest CDC updates. http://bit.ly/RvFF06
- A project to improve short-term newborn screening follow-up showed an increase in the number of pediatric practices checking newborn screening results, putting results in medical charts, and sharing results with parents. http://go.usa.gov/YEdh
- What do you think public health professionals do? You may be a perfect candidate for a job in public health & not even know it! Join a live Twitter chat with CDC Director Dr. Frieden to talk about working in public health this Friday, October 26 at 3PM ET.Friday, October 26 at 3:00pm in EDT at http://twitter.com/
DrFriedenCDC - National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week is October 21-27, 2012. Lead poisoning is entirely preventable. The key is stopping children from coming into contact with lead and treating children who have been poisoned by lead. Learn more about preventing childhood lead exposure. http://go.usa.gov/YEx9
- Parents and caregivers should keep laundry detergent pods, as well as other household cleaning products, out of reach and out of sight of children. Learn more in this CDC report: http://go.usa.gov/YUFC
- Get the latest version of the CDC iPad app now available in iTunes. It’s FREE and puts current CDC content right at your fingertips. Download today! http://is.gd/JOGZ5f
- Calling all future and current public health professionals! The next live Twitter chat with CDC Director Dr. Frieden will be Friday, October 26. This month’s conversation will explore the many exciting opportunities available in public health.Friday, October 26 at 3:00pm in EDT at http://twitter.com/
DrFriedenCDC - Some sore throats are caused by bacteria. If you have strep throat, you need antibiotics. A strep test done by your doctor is the only way to know for sure. Get tested, get answers & get treatment to feel better and prevent spreading! http://go.usa.gov/YQGW
- October 19th marks the 2nd anniversary of ATSDR’s National ALS Registry. During the first 2 years, registration of persons with ALS (PALS) has grown significantly. The more persons living with ALS participate in the Registry, the more accurate the Registry information will be. These data can help researchers as they seek the causes of ALS. http://go.usa.gov/YQfG
- Clark has spina bifida. He takes piano, is starting guitar lessons and he’s assistant coach of his younger brother’s soccer team. Research is being done at CDC to help Clark and others with spina bifida achieve a satisfying life. http://go.usa.gov/YnXG
- CDC - Parents Are the Key to Safe Teen Drivers: To recognize National Teen Driver Safety Week, learn tips to protect your teen on the road. Be part of our Vital Signs Facebook chat for moms and dads of teen drivers, tomorrow, Friday, October 19, 10am Eastern.
Post your questions for us. What would you like to know?Friday, October 19 at 10:00am in EDT at CDC - Parents Are the Key to Safe Teen Drivers - Want to know what CDC’s doing to control the current US fungal meningitis outbreak? Read our latest CDC Works for You 24/7 blog post to learn about the current situation, better understand fungal meningitis and, importantly, find out what’s CDC’s doing to save lives and protect people from this health threat.
- Youth violence is preventable. Learn how STRYVE helps communities build comprehensive strategies that are based on the best available evidence and implemented through multisector action. http://go.usa.gov/YnD3
- 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
- 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
- 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:
- 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.Friday, October 19 at 10:00am in EDT at CDC - Parents Are the Key to Safe Teen Drivers
- Traveling internationally with your pet? Check out our tips for preparing Fido or Fluffy for the trip. http://is.gd/kDBa0H
- Like this status if you recognize the dangers of teen drinking and driving and will wear a seat belt on every trip, no matter how short.
- 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
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- 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
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