Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Health & Safety Features Update

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Title: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Health & Safety Features Update

CDC.gov feature articles on health and safety topics that affect you are now available. Summaries and links are below; visit CDC.gov to learn more.

Ask CDC - Kidtastics ~ CDC has recently launched two new podcast series – “Ask CDC” which answers real questions submitted to 1-800-CDC-INFO and askcdc@xxxxxxx, and “CDC Kidtastics” which provides health and safety information to kids ages 5-10.

Child Passenger Safety Awareness Week ~  In 2008, about 4 children ages 14 or younger were killed in motor vehicle crashes every day, and many more were injured. But parents and caregivers can make a lifesaving difference. During National Child Passenger Safety Week, September 12—18, 2009, learn all you can do to keep your most precious cargo safe.

Colorectal Cancer ~ The Colorectal Cancer Control Program will provide colorectal cancer screening services for low-income men and women, aged 50-64 years, who are underinsured or uninsured for screening. The overall goals are to increase population-level colorectal cancer screening in the participating states and tribes and reduce health disparities in colorectal cancer screening, incidence, and mortality.

Rabies and Kids ~ Rabies is a dangerous virus that is found in the saliva of animals. It can infect and kill animals and humans. Every 10 minutes, someone dies from rabies. Even though anyone can get rabies, more than half of the people who get rabies are kids under the age of 15.

Sickle Cell Awareness Month ~ Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a common inherited blood disorder in the United States, affecting an estimated 70,000 to 100,000 Americans.  People with sickle cell disease can live full lives and enjoy most of the activities that other people do. There are things that people with sickle cell disease can do to stay as healthy as possible.

Wildfires ~ When wildfires burn in your area, they produce smoke that may reach your community. Smoke from wildfires is a mixture of gases and fine particles from burning trees and other plant materials. Smoke can hurt your eyes, irritate your respiratory system, and worsen chronic heart and lung diseases. Take steps to decrease your risk from wildfire smoke.

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