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Data Show 1 in 278 Children Have Cerebral Palsy ~ Cerebral palsy is a group of disorders that affect a person's ability to move and keep their balance and posture as a result of an injury to parts of the brain, or as a result of a problem with development. Learn more about the signs and causes of cerebral palsy and what to do if you think your child might have it.
Healthy Water: A Web Site for All Your Water-related Health Information ~ CDC's Healthy Water Web site serves as a source of water-related health information. It links to public health resources and answers water-related questions for the general public, healthcare practitioners, policy makers, and water-sector professionals. Water is the most precious global resource: learn more about it.
National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day ~ March 20, 2010, the first day of spring, is National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. This national observance is an opportunity for Native peoples to mobilize across the United States to learn more and educate others about HIV/AIDS, encourage HIV counseling and testing, and get involved in HIV prevention activities.
Risk of Human Salmonella Infections from Live Baby Poultry ~ Peep, chirp, quack! Live baby poultry, such as chicks, ducklings, goslings, and baby turkeys, often carry harmful germs called Salmonella. After you touch a chick, duck, or other baby bird, or anything in the area where they live and roam, WASH YOUR HANDS so you don’t get sick!
Screen for Life: National Colorectal Cancer Action Campaign ~ In Screen for Life public service announcements, actor/musician Terrence Howard talks about his mother's death from colon cancer. He says, "This is personal. Let my heartbreak be your wake-up call."
Stay Safe During Poison Prevention Week ~ The Poison Prevention Week Council has designated March 14-20, 2010 as Poison Prevention Week. This observance is focused on raising awareness about unintentional poisoning—a serious and often unrecognized problem. In 2006, 75 people died every day from unintentional poisoning – and the number of deaths has been increasing. Learn how to reduce your— or a loved one's— risk.
Thunderstorms, Tornadoes, and Floods: Prepare Now for Unpredictable Spring Weather ~ Spring is the time of year when many things change—including the weather. Spring temperatures can swing back and forth between balmy and frigid. Extreme weather changes can sometimes occur within the same day. Get ready now for unpredictable spring weather.
Wash Your Hands ~ Keeping hands clean is one of the most important ways to prevent the spread of infection and illness. Learn more about washing your hands: the right way.
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