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.
Smoke-Free Air ~ An independent report released by the Institute of Medicine on secondhand smoke exposure and heart disease clearly confirms that secondhand smoke could cause heart attacks; smoke-free bans prevent them and save
lives.
National Spina Bifida Program ~ Spina bifida is one of the most common, permanently disabling birth defects in the United States. Learn more about the National Spina Bifida Program and its efforts to help people with
spina bifida live to their fullest potential.
Respiratory Syncytial Virus ~ Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a contagious viral disease that can lead to serious health problems—especially for young children and older adults. There is no vaccine to prevent RSV. However, there
are simple ways you can protect your child or yourself from getting sick during RSV season.
CDC Launches New Text Messaging Pilot! ~ Sign up now to take part in CDC's three-month text messaging pilot project and have health tips delivered directly to your cell phone.
Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention ~ Lead poisoning is entirely preventable. The key is stopping children from coming into contact with lead and treating children who have been poisoned by lead. Learn more about
preventing childhood lead poisoning and National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week activities.
H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu) ~ CDC Investigates Human Cases
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