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Families with Special Needs ~ Whether your family member with special needs is a child or an adult, combining personal, caregiving, and everyday needs can be challenging. Below are general caregiving tips for families with special needs to help you and those you care for stay safe and healthy.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Safety of the 2009 H1N1 Influenza Vaccine ~ The first doses of vaccines that protect against 2009 H1N1 influenza (flu) are now available, and more doses will be shipped in the upcoming weeks. As you are preparing to protect yourself and your family from the 2009 H1N1 flu, you may have questions about the safety of the 2009 H1N1 flu vaccines. Here are the Frequently Asked Questions about the Safety of the 2009 H1N1 Flu Vaccines.
November is American Diabetes Month ~ Diabetes is a leading cause of kidney failure, blindness and amputations, and a major cause of heart disease and stroke. Nearly 24 million Americans have diabetes, and about 6 million of them are unaware of their disease. With obesity on the rise, millions more are at risk of developing diabetes.
Learn About Cytomegalovirus ~ Most children with cytomegalovirus (CMV) don't get sick. However, if a woman becomes infected with CMV while pregnant, the virus can affect her fetus. Such infections can result in birth defects or other serious problems---including death. If you're pregnant or planning a pregnancy, the best way to protect your baby from CMV is to protect yourself.
Pregnancy and 2009 H1N1 Flu: Protect Yourself, Protect Your Baby ~ Pregnant women can get seriously ill with the 2009 H1N1 influenza virus (sometimes called “novel H1N1 flu” or “swine flu”). Learn how to protect yourself and your baby and what to do if you have symptoms of the flu.
Pneumonia Can Be Prevented - Vaccines Can Help ~ Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs that is usually caused by bacteria or viruses. Globally, pneumonia causes more deaths than AIDS, malaria, and measles combined. However, it can often be prevented with vaccines and can usually be treated with antibiotics or antiviral drugs.
2009 H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu) ~ CDC Investigates Human Cases
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