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.
CDC Launches CDC Radio Series ~ CDC's newest medium for delivering health and safety messages to the public – CDC Radio consists of public service announcement (PSA) audio messages - primarily 30-second spots - which are targeted to a
broad
audience base, including health care professionals, the general public, and the radio stations that serve these audiences.
Learn to Prevent and Recognize Concussions ~ A concussion is a brain injury caused by a bump or blow to the head that can change the way your brain normally works. Even what seems to be a mild bump or
blow to the head can be serious. To help ensure the health and safety of young athletes, CDC developed the Heads Up: Concussion in Youth Sports initiative to offer information about concussions—a type of traumatic brain injury—to coaches, parents, and athletes involved in youth sports.
Wash Your Hands ~ Keeping hands clean prevents illness at home, at school, and at work. Hand hygiene practices are key prevention tools in healthcare settings, in daycare facilities, in schools
and public institutions, and for the safety of our food.
Holiday Road Safety ~ During the upcoming holiday season, and all year, keep safety in mind whenever you’re on the road. Tips from CDC’s Injury Center can help you protect yourself, your passengers, and your family and friends. Whether you’re headed around town, out of
town, or out to
celebrate, we wish you a safe holiday season.
Twelve Health and Safety Tips for the Holidays ~ Give the gift of health and safety to yourself and others by following these twelve tips for the holidays. You can sing
along in The 12 Ways to Health holiday song, listen to a holiday health podcast and send the song to your friends and family in a holiday health e-card.
Staying Safe and Healthy in Winter Weather ~ Although winter comes as no surprise, many of us are not ready for its arrival. If you are prepared for the hazards of winter, you will be more likely
to stay safe and healthy when temperatures start to fall. Winter storms and cold temperatures can be hazardous, but if you plan ahead, you can stay safe and healthy.
Safe and Healthy Hunting ~ Hunting requires preparation and precautions. It's a physically challenging sport so it's important to eat right, drink plenty of water, and stay fit. Be sure to wear the
right clothing, use repellents, and be aware of safety hazards. Some simple precautions when handling game animals can also help ensure your safety.
CDC Offers New Public Health Image Library Daily Widget ~ CDC.gov now offers a widget to include daily images from CDC’s Public Health Image Library. The library is an electronic gateway to CDC's image archives, depicting a myriad of topics from the realm of public health, including disease processes, pathogens, and the history of public health and CDC. Add the PHIL daily widget to your Web site.
Working Together to Advance America's Commitment to Combat Global HIV/AIDS ~ Working together to
prevent and control diseases, CDC and its partners are making progress in the battle against HIV/AIDS while helping to create health protection infrastructures in developing countries that support more prosperous, stable societies in which people can live longer, healthier lives.
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