- “Climate Change and Health – From Science to Practice”Tuesday, July 21, 2015 at 1:00pm in EDT9 guests
If you are camping, hiking, or participating in activities outdoors this summer, use a repellent with DEET to protect yourself from tick bites. Ticks live in moist and humid environments, particularly in or near wooded or grassy areas. After you go indoors make sure to check your clothing and body for ticks. Get more info on what to do if you find a tick attached to you. http://1.usa.gov/1GjltFt
In 2011 and 2013, almost half of all people who used heroin were also addicted to prescription opioid painkillers. Healthcare providers can take steps to help reduce addiction. Get best practices here: http://1.usa.gov/1fk966W
#VitalSigns
Barber Foods and Omaha Steaks recall frozen, raw chicken entrees linked to Salmonella outbreak. Check your freezer and don’t eat these products. Read more about this ongoing investigation: http://go.usa.gov/3fHmJ
CDC shared On Second Thought's post.
The Centers for Disease Control has a new exhibit debuting Monday called “Resettling in America: Georgia’s Refugee Communities.” It features documentary photography, personal testimonies, and artwork of refugees living in metro Atlanta, specifically Clarkston, which has had a high populations of refugees since the 1990s.
Here are more photos from the exhibit by photographer Bryan Melz:
http://www.bryanmeltz.com/RESETTLED/4x5-Polaroids/1
This morning, host Celeste Headlee speaks Melz, along with refugee and exhibit subject Abraham Deng Ater. She also talks with Bennett Ekandem, who runs a non-profit that helps refugees in Clarkston.
The Centers for Disease Control has a new exhibit debuting Monday called “Resettling in America: Georgia’s Refugee Communities.” It features documentary photogr...aphy, personal testimonies, and artwork of refugees living in metro Atlanta, specifically Clarkston, which has had a high populations of refugees since the 1990s.
Here are more photos from the exhibit by photographer Bryan Melz:
http://www.bryanmeltz.com/RESETTLED/4x5-Polaroids/1
This morning, host Celeste Headlee speaks Melz, along with refugee and exhibit subject Abraham Deng Ater. She also talks with Bennett Ekandem, who runs a non-profit that helps refugees in Clarkston.
“We would follow ambulances that were called to pick up patients with suspected Ebola cases. We would keep our distance and observe how they collected patients and would make corrections to any lapse in infection control. As soon as the ambulance left we would start the contact tracing investigation.”—Neil Vora, Ebola responder. Read more in The Road to Zero: CDC’s Response to the West African Ebola Epidemic, 2014–2015 http://1.usa.gov/1S9u7xd
CDC added 51 new photos to the album: Road to Zero: CDC’s Response to the West African Ebola Epidemic.
CDC vs. Ebola: The scale & duration of the Ebola response in West Africa by CDC and its partners is unprecedented. Look back on the last year of the response. See more in ‘The Road to Zero’ - our new multimedia report: http://ow.ly/Pm9TE
People often use heroin with other substances, including marijuana, cocaine, alcohol, and prescription painkillers. This practice is especially dangerous. Here are some resources for you or someone you know: http://1.usa.gov/1fk966W #VitalSigns
HHS launches NEW Interactive training on safe opioid use. Learn how to implement opioid-related recommendations and prevent adverse drug events. Physicians – Get free CME! http://1.usa.gov/1Bu2E5m
Since the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was enacted 25 years ago, many social barriers have been removed or reduced for people with disabilities, but are they living healthier? Let us know what you think!
Do you eat enough fruits and vegetables? Chances are you don’t. A new CDC study found in every state most American adults do not eat the recommended amounts. Eat your fruit and veggies! A healthy diet with lots of them may lower your risk of certain chronic diseases. http://1.usa.gov/1KUYicz
Summer is a great time to travel and enjoy outdoor activities. Don’t forget to take steps to protect yourself and your loved ones from mosquitoes, ticks and other insect bites while enjoying the outdoors. These insects can cause certain diseases. Let us know what questions you have on how to protect yourself and we will answer them throughout the week. http://1.usa.gov/1SjvYQ3
“On the first day of the course, we had 80 students enrolled, but more than 250 more showed up eager to be trained and begging to have a spot in the course. Fortunately, we were able to add more sessions to cover all healthcare workers in three priority regions of Guinea. These efforts have the added benefit of being important not just in the context of an Ebola epidemic, but also because they are creating lasting improvements in infection control that should be there for the years to come.”—Lindsey Horton, Ebola responder. Read more in The Road to Zero: CDC’s Response to the West African Ebola Epidemic, 2014–2015 http://1.usa.gov/1S9u7xd
Between 2002 and 2013, heroin addiction in the US doubled, and heroin-related overdose deaths quadrupled. Learn more about the trends and risk factors: http://1.usa.gov/1fk966W
#VitalSigns
Two outbreaks of Salmonella infections have been linked to raw, frozen, stuffed chicken entrees. One product has been recalled. Read about how you can prepare these products safely, and the investigation by the Minnesota Department of Health, CDC, and U.S. Department of Agriculture. http://go.usa.gov/3fWhX
Attending a party this summer or going out with friends where alcohol will be served? Remember to plan ahead and designate a sober driver. In 2013, over 10,000 people were killed in alcohol-impaired driving crashes. Even one drink impairs driving ability and increases your risk of a crash. Help spread the word about the dangers of drunk driving. http://1.usa.gov/1M7DR9l
Heroin use has increased across the US among men and women, most age groups, and all income levels. Find out what states can do to address this problem. #VitalSigns http://1.usa.gov/1fk966W
“It’s like fighting a forest fire. Leave behind one burning ember and the epidemic could re-ignite. That ember could be one case undetected, one contact not traced or health care worker not effectively protected, or burial ceremony conducted unsafely.” —Dr. Tom Frieden, CDC Director August 20, 2014. Read more in The Road to Zero: CDC’s Response to the West African Ebola Epidemic, 2014–2015 http://1.usa.gov/1S9u7xd
Before you head out on the road this summer, remember to always buckle up! Using seat belts and buckling children in age- and size-appropriate car seats, booster seats, and seat belts is the best way to prevent injury, including traumatic brain injury, and death in a crash. Learn more about motor vehicle and seat belt safety. http://1.usa.gov/1M7DITn
Naloxone is a life-saving drug that can reverse the effects of a heroin or prescription opioid painkiller overdose when administered in time. Find out what can be done before an overdose even occurs. #VitalSigns http://1.usa.gov/1fk966W
Are you a woman with depression or another mental health condition? Talk with your doctor before you become pregnant. Discuss available treatment options. Plan what you should do for treatment if you become pregnant. http://1.usa.gov/1D1kA4r
More than 9 in 10 people who used heroin also used at least one other drug. Not only are people using heroin, they are abusing multiple other substances, especially cocaine and prescription opioid painkillers. Follow @DrFriedenCDC and @LizSzabo on Twitter today at 2PM to learn more about this epidemic in a live chat. Use the #HeroinChat to join the discussion. http://1.usa.gov/1fk966W
July 9, 2015, marks the one-year anniversary of CDC’s activation and response to the Ebola epidemic. Read stories about the innovative public health work from our Ebola responders. These stories represent a fraction of those from our thousands of Ebola responders and show how they have been navigating the road to zero. http://1.usa.gov/1S9u7xd
Did you know heroin use has increased across the US among men and women, most age groups, and all income levels? CDC Director Dr. Tom Frieden and USA Today’s Liz Szabo will discuss the new Vital Signs report on this growing epidemic in a live Twitter chat on 7/9 2PM ET. Follow @DrFriedenCDC and @LizSzabo on Twitter and use the #HeroinChat to ask questions and participate.
http://1.usa.gov/1fk966W
It’s summer break for many teenagers, but this doesn’t mean a break from safe driving. Did you know that new drivers are more likely to be involved in a fatal crash simply due to inexperience? Take time this summer to practice driving with your teen. Parents, learn about the 8 Danger Zones for Teen Driving! http://1.usa.gov/1MeLhHU
Pop Quiz! Test your inner #PHNerd knowledge. Read more to find the answer and share this post to educate others about how public health threats are kept under control. http://1.usa.gov/1JM3CyM
People who are addicted to prescription opioid painkillers are 40 times more likely to be addicted to heroin. Do you know someone who may be at risk? Get helpful resources in the new CDC #Vital Signs report. http://1.usa.gov/1fk966W