New CDC.gov feature articles on health and safety topics that affect you are now available. Summaries are below; visit CDC.gov to learn more.
Healthy Water ~
CDC's Healthy Water Web site serves as a source of water-related health information. It links to water-related public health resources and answers water-related questions for the general public, healthcare practitioners, policy makers, and water-sector professionals. Water is the most precious global resource: learn more about it.Spring Seedlings ~ Springtime is seedling time and March is National Nutrition Month! Growing your own vegetables is a budget-friendly option for getting your daily dose of colorful produce.
Carbon Monoxide ~ Prevent carbon monoxide poisoning by having your fuel-burning appliances serviced annually and by installing a battery-operated carbon monoxide detector. Check or change its batteries each time you change your clocks. Download a video that shows where exposures can occur in your home.
Avoid Bug Bites ~ There’ll always be bugs, but don’t let them bite you! Learn about the steps you can take to avoid tick and mosquito bites that may cause serious illnesses such as West Nile virus and Lyme disease. Fifth and sixth graders can help promote bug bite prevention by participating in the Fight the Bite Poster Contest.
Colorectal Cancer ~ Colorectal cancer screening saves lives. If everyone aged 50 years old or older was screened regularly, as many as 60% of deaths from this cancer could be avoided.
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