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. Summaries and links are below; visit CDC.gov to learn more. —Why the Delay? ~ Flu vaccine is the single best way to protect against influenza illness. Watch a short video to understand how flu vaccines are made, why manufacturing and shipping vaccine take so long, and how you can find flu vaccines near you.Asthma and 2009 H1N1 Flu ~ People with asthma can get seriously ill with 2009 H1N1 influenza virus (sometimes called swine flu). Learn how to protect yourself and your children with asthma and what to do if you or they have symptoms of the flu.
CDC and Kenya Celebrate 30 Years of Public Health Collaboration ~ This week in Kenya, CDC and the Kenya Institute of Medical Research (KEMRI) celebrated 30 years of preventing disease and saving lives.
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.
Diabetes and Pregnancy ~ Diabetes is often detected in women during their childbearing years and can affect the health of both the mother and her unborn child. Poor control of diabetes in a woman who is pregnant increases the chances for birth defects and other problems for the baby. It might cause serious complications for the woman, also. Proper health care before and during pregnancy will help prevent birth defects and other poor outcomes, such as miscarriage or stillbirth.
Premature Birth ~ More than a half million babies in the United States—that's 1 in every 8—are born premature each year. Some babies are so small they could fit in the palm of your hand. If you're pregnant, learn about the risk factors for premature birth.
November Is Lung Cancer Awareness Month ~ More people die from lung cancer than any other type of cancer. In 2004,* lung cancer accounted for more deaths than breast, prostate, and colon cancer combined. The most important thing you can do to prevent lung cancer is to not start smoking or to quit if you currently smoke.
2009 H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu) ~ CDC Investigates Human Cases
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