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Traveling with medicines in your suitcase? Keep vacation worry-free by keeping all medicines in their original child-resistant containers and putting them up and away, out of sight, and reach of your little ones as soon as you reach your destination. Learn more at UpandAway.org.
DYK? The average tablespoon holds three times as much medicine as a teaspoon. Don’t use household spoons to give medicines. Instead, use the dosing device (the oral syringe or dosing cup) that comes with your child’s medicine to make sure that he or she gets the right amount. Ask your pharmacist if you don’t have one. http://bit.ly/2rlBA6p
Each year, about 1 in 6 Americans get sick from a foodborne illness. Did you know you can help us stop outbreaks and prevent these illnesses? Learn more about what you can do: go.usa.gov/xNERc
Are you one of the 1.1 billion young people at risk for hearing loss? Avoid loud noises, wear hearing protection, and turn down the volume on loud music to help protect your hearing. Tune in for the next CDC Public Health Grand Rounds, live on Facebook, June 20, at 1pm ET. http://bit.ly/2rr843i
People definitely got Legionnaires’ disease from a health care facility in 76% of locations reporting exposures. Explore ways health care facility leaders can protect their patients. http://bit.ly/2rUa0kj
Although Zika is primarily spread by mosquitoes, it can also be spread through sex by a person with Zika to his or her partner(s) – even without symptoms or if symptoms have gone away. Learn more: http://bit.ly/2qWdxif.
Is your family ready in case of a hurricane? Prepare for hurricanes with your family’s specific needs in mind: http://bit.ly/2qG9CS3.
In 2016, nearly 4 million U.S. middle & high school students currently used tobacco products. Tobacco product use in any form is unsafe for youth. See the latest findings at http://bit.ly/2t72G2O
Elder abuse can occur anywhere and affects people across all groups, cultures, and races. Share info on the need for prevention. Learn more: http://bit.ly/2s1SREH.
Our pets are like family, but did you know they can spread germs that could make you sick? Learn about the germs each animal can spread and how you can keep your pets and family healthy. http://bit.ly/2t2GzKy
372 people have been sickened with Salmonella infections linked to contact with live poultry this year. Baby chicks may have Salmonella germs on their bodies even if they look healthy and clean. Remember to wash your hands after handling live poultry like chickens, chicks, ducks, and ducklings. go.usa.gov/xNPkZ
Many people seeking treatment at health care facilities are older adults, current or former smokers, those with chronic disease, and those with weak immune systems, groups at higher risk for Legionnaires’ disease. Learn more. http://bit.ly/2rUa0kj
Loud noises can damage your hearing! Lawn mowers, recreational vehicles, power tools, and music are just some of the culprits. Watch our next CDC Public Health Grand Rounds on hearing loss, live on Facebook, June 20, at 1pm ET. http://bit.ly/2rr843i
Do you can vegetables or meat at home? For these low-acid foods, make sure to use a pressure canner and up-to-date methods to prevent botulism, a serious illness. People have gotten sick and died due to improperly canned vegetables and meat. http://bit.ly/2rrCFJd
Protect your pregnant partner if you live in or recently traveled to an area with risk of Zika. Use condoms every time you have sex or don’t have sex for the rest of her pregnancy. Learn more about protecting your future family from Zika. http://bit.ly/2qWdxif
DYK? People can get Legionnaires’ disease by breathing in small water droplets containing Legionella germs from sources like decorative fountains, showers, and certain medical devices like respiratory machines. Learn more. http://bit.ly/2rUa0kj
Rubella is a potentially serious disease that can cause brain infections and bleeding problems for babies. Thankfully, vaccination is a simple way you can help protect your baby: http://bit.ly/2boaFiN.