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- The David J. Sencer CDC Museum announces the 2013 CDC Disease Detective Camps (DDC) held at CDC’s headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia in June and July. The camp focuses on science and public health for upcoming 7th and 8th graders as well as upcoming high school junior and seniors who will be 16 years old by the first day of camp. Registration deadline is April 5th. Learn more at: http://go.usa.gov/4KtC.
- Binge drinking can lead to unintended pregnancy. Women and girls who are not expecting to get pregnant may not find out they are until after they have exposed their developing baby to alcohol. Choose not to drink alcohol if there is any chance you could be pregnant. http://go.usa.gov/48GG
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- Polio is a frightening disease that paralyzes and kills. In this Director's Briefing video, Dr. Tom Frieden discusses how the finish line for polio eradication is in sight. In 2012, there were fewer cases of polio in fewer countries than ever before in history -- 222 cases. That is far from the 350,000 cases recorded when CDC and our partners started the campaign to eradicate polio in 1988. http://go.usa.gov/48Qe
- The Alaskan Iditarod: Read about the story of a famous event that galvanized people in the United States to begin to use diphtheria vaccine—which has virtually wiped out the once dreaded disease in this country. http://go.usa.gov/489m
- Time is running out! Make sure your voice is heard. Take the CDC Facebook Survey. http://bit.ly/SLg6Lj
- When you’re pregnant, you have so many things to think about. Are there vitamins that will help prevent birth defects? Is it ok for me to take prescription medicines? Take our quiz and see if any of our answers surprise you. http://go.usa.gov/4KfR
- Do you want to help fight cancer in your community? CDC's new Guide to Promoting Cancer Prevention in Your Community can help you make an action plan to let people know how to prevent cancer, and to get support from local leaders. http://go.usa.gov/4BAP
- A study out this week in Preventing Chronic Disease shows parents in southern states report the highest rates of medicated childhood ADHD. Read more in this week’s issue http://go.usa.gov/4DrB.
- Your child’s runny nose, coughing, sneezing and fever could be symptoms of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection. RSV is contagious and can be serious for infants and older adults. Learn more about how to protect yourself and your family. http://go.usa.gov/4Bqh
- Did you know that the average American eats away from home 4 times a week and that can add up to 8 pounds in a year? CDC has a new infographic that has tips to help you eat healthier even when you’re on the go. http://bit.ly/CDCGoLight.
- Check out The Independent Living Center in Joplin, Missouri, a nonprofit organization providing services and resources to help individuals with disabilities live independently in their own homes. TILC embodies the FEMA Whole Community appro...ach to emergency management, helping the community rebuild from the devastating tornado that ripped through Joplin in 2011. Shandie Reed Johnson, a past client battling rheumatoid arthritis and now an employee of TILC, shares a firsthand account of how the tornado affected her, the lessons she has learned, and how TILC is helping her heal. http://go.usa.gov/4ZqzSee More
- If you’re planning an international trip, think about how you could get health care abroad, in case you get sick or are injured. http://go.usa.gov/4DF9
- Your opinion matters! Take this survey & let us know what you think about the CDC Facebook page. http://bit.ly/SLg6Lj
- Talking about sexual health may not be a regular part of your doctor visit, but it should be. Check out this video http://go.usa.gov/gkpk
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Health Insurance Marketplace: This fall, you and your family can explore different health insurance plans in your area through the online Marketplace, with one application. Here's some more info: http://1.usa.gov/13MTzSO- As America’s health protection agency, CDC works 24/7 to save lives and protect people from health threats, whether they start at home or abroad, are chronic or acute, are curable or preventable, or are the result of human error or deliberate attack. Check out 13 public health issues CDC is working on for you in 2013. http://go.usa.gov/4jZV
- 1 in 5 high school girls binge drink. High school girls’ drinking behavior is influenced by adult drinking behavior. Youth often try to behave like young adults and get alcohol from adults. Parents, model good behavior and talk to your kids about the dangers of alcohol. http://go.usa.gov/4jcP
- Today, CDC announced that national influenza activity remains high and 48 states have reported widespread flu activity, although flu activity has decreased in some areas. If you haven’t gotten a flu vaccine yet, you should do so now. If you... get sick with flu, ask your doctor about antiviral drugs. They can make your illness milder and reduce the time you’re sick. Antiviral treatment is especially important for people with high risk conditions, like asthma, diabetes, and heart disease.See More
- Did you miss CDC Public Health Grand Rounds on Tuesday? Watch the video “Preventing Venous Thromboembolism” and earn free continuing education. http://go.usa.gov/4b9z
- If you’re pregnant, some infections may harm your unborn baby or newborn. Learn how to help protect yourself and your baby from those infections. Check our list of foods to avoid, a test you need, and health habits to follow every day. http://go.usa.gov/4bgT
- Are you in the path of Winter Storm? Learn steps to take before, during, and after a winter storm, including how to stay safe in a power outage, how to recognize hypothermia, and more. http://go.usa.gov/XUJ
- Read about Preventing Chronic Disease’s 2012 accomplishments and what’s to come for the journal in 2013 in PCD’s 2012 Year in Review http://go.usa.gov/4rAW.
- "Do I wish Katie didn’t have spina bifida and could run and play like other children? Yes. Life is tough for her. Simple things like pulling up her own pants can take a half-hour, " says Julie. "But she has been a blessing to our family." http://go.usa.gov/42dd
- [Multiple Choice] Which income group is most likely to binge drink? Pick the best choice below and check back this afternoon for the answer or visit http://go.usa.gov/42VH.
A. <$25,000
B. $25,000 – $50,000
C. $50,000 – $75,000
D. >$75,000 - Has your voice been heard? Take this quick survey and be a part of improving the CDC Facebook page. http://bit.ly/SLg6Lj
- Doctors, nurses and other providers: Ask women about binge drinking and counsel those who do to drink less. Binge drinking is a serious, under-recognized problem among women and girls. Most binge drinkers are not alcohol dependent or alcoholics, but may need counseling. Visit http://go.usa.gov/4gnH for more steps to help prevent binge drinking.
- In December, CDC hosted a Public Health Grand Rounds promoting opportunities for the best quality of life for individuals with disabilities. One in six adult Americans live with a disability when defined by a limitation in function, and $4...00 billion is spent annually on disability-related health expenditures. Many are at higher risk for health problems, injuries, and increased vulnerability during disasters. Learn more about the discussion on Public Health Matters:See More
- Pregnancy and alcohol do not mix! Drinking alcohol while pregnant can lead to miscarriage, sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) and fetal alcohol spectrum disorders. Make a commitment to not drink while pregnant! Learn how you can help in your community: http://go.usa.gov/4YHJ.
- Please join @CDCFlu TODAY at 1:00 PM EST for a Twitter Chat with ABC News’ chief medical correspondent, Dr. Richard Besser. The topic is the influenza epidemic which struck early and hard this year. This is a great opportunity to get your questions answered by some of the country’s top flu experts and advocacy groups in the country. Simply head on over to twitter and search for the hash tag #abcDRBchat. We look forward to getting the word out on this important issue!
- CDC is recruiting for Director of National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB! The NCHHSTP Director will oversee all aspects of public health surveillance, prevention research, and programs for the elimination, prevention and... control of disease, disability and death caused by HIV/AIDS, non-HIV retroviruses, viral hepatitis, other STDs and TB throughout the United States. If interested, apply before midnight EST on February 25, 2013. To apply, search for “Director NCHHSTP” at www.usajobs.gov.See More
- Watch a live webcast of the CDC Public Health Grand Rounds “Preventing Venous Thromboembolism” today at 1 p.m. (EST) and earn continuing education. http://go.usa.gov/4YTz
- Have you made a resolution to drink less? Start the year off right and join CDC Director Dr. Tom Frieden for his first Twitter chat of the year on binge drinking on Wednesday, January 16th at 2PM EST. http://go.usa.gov/4rs9
- Learn more about how to care for loved ones with the flu, including people at high risk (children, seniors, and people with chronic conditions). Start by getting vaccinated, practicing healthy habits like covering your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze, and washing hands regularly. Visit www.flu.gov for more information.
- Drinking too much can seriously affect the health of women and girls. Women’s and girls’ bodies respond to alcohol differently than men’s. It takes less alcohol for women to get intoxicated because of their size and how they process alcohol. Binge drinking is a serious, under-recognized problem among women and girls. Avoid binge drinking and if you do decide to drink alcohol, follow the US Dietary Guidelines.
- If you haven’t already been vaccinated for the flu, now’s the time. Vaccine may be limited in some areas. You may need to contact more than one provider (pharmacy, health department, or doctor) to find available vaccine. Visit http://flushot.healthmap.org/ for more information.
- Be a part of the future changes of the CDC Facebook page! Let us know how to make our page better by taking this short survey. http://bit.ly/SLg6Lj
- Join CDC Director Dr. Tom Frieden to discuss the important women’s health issue of binge drinking during a live Twitter chat on Wednesday, January 16th at 2PM EST. Have you RSVP’d yet?Live Twitter Chat with CDC Director, Dr. Frieden on Binge Drinking Vital SignsJanuary 16 at 2:00pm in ESThttp://twitter.com/DrFriedenCDC29 people went
- Did you RSVP for Tuesday’s Public Health Grand Rounds? http://is.gd/SXvXab. Let us know if you will be joining us by tweeting on “Preventing Venous Thromboembolism.”
Follow @DrGrosseCDC for live tweeting from Dr. Scott Grosse, Associate ...Director for Health Services Research and Evaluation in the Division of Blood Disorders of the National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities, and use the hashtag #CDCGrandRounds.
Questions can also be sent in advance to grandrounds@cdc.gov or posted in the comments below.See More
- Binge drinking is a dangerous behavior but is not widely recognized as a women’s health problem. We’ll talk about it during a live Twitter chat with CDC Director Dr. Frieden and Dr. Bob Brewer of CDC’s Alcohol Program, on Wednesday, January 16th at 2PM EST.Live Twitter Chat with CDC Director, Dr. Frieden on Binge Drinking Vital SignsJanuary 16 at 2:00pm in ESThttp://twitter.com/DrFriedenCDC29 people went
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Live Twitter Chat with CDC Director, Dr. Frieden on Binge Drinking Vital SignsJanuary 16 at 2:00pm in ESThttp://twitter.com/DrFriedenCDC29 people went- [Multiple Choice] Drinking alcohol while pregnant can cause which of the following? Pick the best answer below and check back this afternoon for the correct answer or visit http://go.usa.gov/4cdh to figure out the correct answer.
A. Miscarriage
B. Sudden Infant death syndrome (SIDS)
C. Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
D. Premature birth
E. All of the Above - Did you know that rubella means little red? It usually causes a red rash, fever, and sore throat. Rubella can be serious for adults and pregnant women and their babies. Vaccinate your child against this contagious disease. http://go.usa.gov/4cQR
- Drowsy driving endangers everyone on the road. Learn how to prevent drowsy driving at http://go.usa.gov/43AW.
- Did you know children with neurologic conditions are at a higher risk of having severe complications if they get the flu? CDC’s new webpage on flu and children with neurologic conditions can help keep you and your loved ones updated on how to prevent the flu.
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