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- 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
- 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
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- 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
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- 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.
- If you have a chronic condition such as asthma, diabetes, or heart disease, getting sick with flu can lead to serious complications, hospitalization, or even death. Get a flu shot now to protect yourself and your loved ones.
- 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
- Today’s the day! Join CDC Director Dr. Frieden and Dr. Brewer at 2PM EST for a live Twitter chat about binge drinking among women and girls. Join the conversation by using the hashtag #CDCchat.
- 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.
- Have questions about the latest Vital Signs issue on binge drinking among women and girls? Join CDC Director Dr. Frieden and CDC alcohol expert Dr. Bob Brewer for a live Twitter chat tomorrow at 2PM ET. Spread the word!
- 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.
- Preventing Venous ThromboembolismJanuary 15 at 1:00pm in ESTwww.cdc.gov/, Atlanta, Georgia35 people went
- The next session of CDC’s Public Health Grand Rounds explores blood clots. We’ll be discussing deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism, the two conditions known as venous thromboembolism, These conditions often occur after surgery or hospital admissions and may be preventable, but are frequently undiagnosed. Join us for “Preventing Venous Thromboembolism” on January 15, at 1 pm EST. http://go.usa.gov/4qee
- Did the holidays wreak havoc on your health routine? Are you ready to get into shape? There is no need to suffer through strenuous exercise or boring workouts—unless you want to! Instead, do the fun activities you enjoy and you’ll still reap the benefits of better health.
- When science inspires: In 2012, the CDC Foundation partnered with students at the Portfolio Center in Atlanta on a project to convey CDC’s life-saving work through art. Learn about this project and their process from one of the students, Danielle DePiper. Check out project photos courtesy of another student, Chris Yoon. http://go.usa.gov/ghuA
- Women: Did you know in spite of serious risks, 1 in 8 women binge drink about 3 times a month, consuming an average of 6 drinks on an occasion? Binge drinking is a serious, under-recognized problem among women and girls that can be prevented. Share if you make a commitment not to binge drink. http://go.usa.gov/ghwx
- CDC, FDA, and state health departments continue to investigate the outbreak of fungal meningitis and infections linked to contaminated steroid injections from the New England Compounding Center (NECC). Patients and physicians are encouraged... to visit our website for up-to-date information and answers to common questions. Information about other medications from NECC are also available online. New case counts are updated every Monday, visit http://go.usa.gov/ghjP.See More
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CDC Tobacco Free: Quitting smoking is one of the best things you can do for yourself and your loved ones. Watch and share this CDC Tips commercial featuring encouraging quit stories, and make 2013 your year to succeed:- It’s so important for women to consume enough folic acid before and during pregnancy that the United States requires folic acid to be added to enriched cereal grain products. Do you know why? http://go.usa.gov/gJ7H
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- Sick? Antibiotics may not be the answer. Overuse and misuse of antibiotics can change germs, making it harder to treat diseases with antibiotics. Are you using antibiotics the right way? Watch a new video and learn more.
- State birth defects tracking programs can help with newborn screening for critical congenital heart defects. New state-specific data from these programs shows the number of babies who have heart defects that could be found through screening. http://go.usa.gov/gu3d
- If you are prepared for the hazards of winter, you will be more likely to stay safe and healthy when temperatures start to fall. Take these steps to prepare your home to stay safe and warm during the winter months. http://go.usa.gov/gzCW
- Celebrate with us! CDC’s Preventing Chronic Disease Journal turns 10 this month. Read more about our journey.
- Before strapping on your skates, skis or snowboard, learn concussion symptoms and dangers signs, and their potential long-term consequences. http://go.usa.gov/gttz
- The CDC Influenza App for physicians and health care professionals is now available for FREE download from the iTunes App Store. The app makes it easy to stay up to date on CDC’s latest influenza recommendations, influenza activity updates, and expert videos on the iPad, iPhone or iPod Touch. For more information, see:
- This year, make a resolution you can keep. Commit to improving your preparedness skills and resources for emergency situations. Start small. Focus on one topic area each month for the year. The Office of Public Health Preparedness and Response has recognized the Do 1 Thing project as a community effort that reflects and embodies the Whole Community approach to emergency management.
- The January 2013 issue of the Emerging Infectious Diseases journal (EID) is now available! Access to EID is free and no log in is required. Be sure to read this issue's article, “Infections with Spore-forming Bacteria in Persons Who Inject... Drugs, 2000–2009”, Spore-forming bacteria is a class of bacteria that includes some that cause very scary diseases, such as botulism and anthrax, both of which are bioterror agents.
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