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. Summaries and links are below; visit CDC.gov to learn more. Diabetes puts people at increased risk for developing complications from the flu, both seasonal and 2009 H1N1, such as hospitalization and death. The flu may interfere with efforts to control blood sugar levels, putting those with diabetes at increased risk of high or low blood sugar if they get sick with the flu. November is American Diabetes Month. People with diabetes are at increased risk for complications from influenza, including 2009 H1N1 flu. There are important steps and everyday precautions that people with diabetes should take in order to stay healthy this flu season.Smoking and Pregnancy ~ Most people know that smoking causes cancer, heart disease, and other major health problems. But women who smoke during pregnancy put themselves and their unborn babies at risk for other health problems. The dangers of smoking during pregnancy include premature birth, certain birth defects, and infant death. Even being around cigarette smoke puts a woman and her baby at risk for problems. Quitting smoking can be hard, but it is one of the best ways a woman can protect herself and her baby's health.
Holiday Food Safety during Pregnancy ~ The holiday season is a very exciting time of year filled with parties, family gatherings and lots of food. From turkey and dressing to every type of dessert imaginable, there is never a time of year when food is more of a focus. While it is important that everyone keep food safety in mind during this season, it is especially important for pregnant women to do so. Learn how to keep you and your unborn baby healthy this holiday season by being food safe.
Tribal Programs ~ Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of unintentional injury for American Indian/ Alaska Natives ages 1- 44. Both American Indian/ Alaska Native children and adults are at especially high risk of being injured or killed in a crash. November is Native American Heritage Month. This year's theme is "Revitalizing Health – Energizing Our Mission in an Era of Change". CDC's Injury Center works with tribal nations to implement motor vehicle injury prevention programs. This month, learn about American Indian/Alaska Natives' risks on the roads and how CDC-funded programs are helping to reduce those risks.
Great American Smokeout ~ Approximately 43.4 million (or 1 in 5) US adults are current smokers, and smoking and exposure to tobacco smoke result in approximately 443,000 premature deaths in the United States annually. But this needn't be the case. The third Thursday of November—which this year falls on November 20—marks the Great American Smokeout, an annual event that encourages smokers to quit for at least one day in the hope that this might challenge them to stop using tobacco permanently and to raise awareness of the many effective ways to quit for good. On November 20, join with millions of other smokers to take part in the Great American Smokeout and say "no" to tobacco for 24 hours. It just might be the first day of the rest of a tobacco-free life.
In honor of International Education Week 2009, CDC is promoting healthy travel for students studying abroad. Whether you are already abroad or plan to go soon, take some time to consider how seasonal and 2009 H1N1 flu might affect your trip. Planning to study abroad soon? With so many pre-trip topics to tackle, something as common as flu might not even cross your mind. This year, protecting yourself and others from flu is more important than ever. Wherever you are studying, here are some tips for staying healthy during flu season.2009 H1N1 Flu ~ CDC Investigates Human Cases.
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