Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Health & Safety Features Update

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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.

Earthquake in Haiti ~ On January 12 at approximately 5:30 p.m., an earthquake measuring 7.0 on the Richter scale struck near the Haitian capital of Port-au-Prince, followed by multiple aftershocks. There are reports of extensive damage, and communications remain extremely difficult. Additional aftershocks remain a possibility. Read more information about response and recovery.

 

10 Things About Birth Defects ~ Birth defects affect 1 in 33 babies every year and cause 1 in 5 infant deaths.  To learn more interesting facts about birth defects, read the "10 Things You Should Know About Birth Defects."

 

Wes Studi on Seasonal Flu ~ Renowned Hollywood actor and Cherokee tribal member, Wes Studi, explains how American Indians and Alaska Natives are at risk for Seasonal Flu, and urges Native people to Take 3 as the best way to protect themselves, their families and their tribal communities from seasonal flu and the H1N1 virus by getting vaccinated, preventing the spread of germs and taking antivirals if prescribed. See the new Wes Studi public service announcements on CDC-TV.

 

Field Triage Decision Scheme ~ To improve US emergency care and standardize decision-making at an injury scene, the CDC, along with key stakeholders, developed an algorithm called the Field Triage Decision Scheme. Learn more about this essential component of the emergency care system.

 

Stay Safe on the Road - Buckle Up, Every Time ~ Seat belts can—and do—save lives. Just by buckling up on every trip, drivers and passengers can reduce their risk of being injured or killed in a crash by more than half. By buckling up, you're not only reducing your chances of being stopped and ticketed, you're also increasing your chances of staying alive in a crash.

 

Pre-teens Need Vaccines Too ~ Vaccines are not just for infants. As kids get older, protection provided by some childhood vaccines can begin to wear off. Kids can also develop risks for more diseases as they enter their pre-teen years. Help your child move into adolescence in a healthy way by staying up-to-date on pre-teen vaccines.

 

Obesity and Genetics ~ Scientists have made great advances in understanding important environmental causes of obesity as well as identifying several genes that might be implicated. Major efforts are now directed toward assessing the interactions of genes and environment in the obesity epidemic.

 

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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