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Influenza Immunization ~ National Influenza Vaccination Week (NIVW) is January 10-16, 2010. This event highlights the importance of continuing influenza (flu) vaccination through January, February, and beyond. It's not too late for families to protect themselves against the flu by getting vaccinated.
Winter Weather ~ Be Prepared to Stay Safe and Healthy this Winter. 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
Winter Travel ~ Wherever you may be going this winter, protecting yourself and others from flu is more important than ever. CDC is making the case for healthy travel by sharing some tips for staying healthy while you travel during the winter months.
Be Physically Active in the New Year ~ Regular physical activity over months and years produces long-term health benefits and reduces the risk of many diseases. There is no need to think of strenuous exercise or boring workouts, instead do the fun activities you enjoy and watch the health benefits that follow.
Got Diabetes? Control Diabetes Before & During 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.
2009 H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu): CDC Investigates Human Cases ~ Novel influenza A (H1N1) activity is now being detected through CDC's routine influenza surveillance systems and reported weekly in FluView.
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