February 2012
Health Matters for Women
New from CDC
Are You Pregnant or a New Mom?
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Hair, Formaldehyde, and Industrial Hygiene
On January 30, 2012, the California Attorney General announced a settlement with the manufacturer of Brazilian Blowout products that requires the company to warn consumers and hair stylists that two of their most popular hair-smoothing products emit formaldehyde gas.
Influenza Vaccination Coverage Among Pregnant Women -- 29 States and New York City, 2009-10 Season
Results from PRAMS for the 2009-10 influenza season indicate that trivalent seasonal and monovalent pH1N1 vaccination coverage levels among women pregnant during the season were higher than previous seasonal rates (1-5), were highly associated with a health-care provider offer or recommendation for vaccination during pregnancy, and varied substantially among states.
Ectopic Pregnancy Mortality -- Florida, 2009-2010
This report summarizes investigation results, which identified 11 ectopic pregnancy deaths from 2009-2010 and 13 deaths from the 10-year period 1999-2008. The increase in ectopic mortality appears to be associated with illicit drug use and delays in seeking health care.
Recent Trends in Births and Fertility Rates Through June 2011
The provisional count of births in the United States for the 12-month period ending June 2011 was 3,978,000, which was 2 percent lower than the provisional count of 4,057,000 for the 12-month period ending June 2010.
Nurses’ Miscarriages Linked to Chemicals at Work
A new NIOSH study finds a greater-than-expected risk of miscarriages among nurses, associated with occupational exposures to hazardous drugs.
Recommended Adult Immunization Schedule -- United States, 2012
In October 2011, ACIP approved the adult immunization schedule for 2012, which includes several changes from 2011.
Teen Pregnancy Prevention Quiz
Take this interactive quiz, available in English and Spanish, to test your knowledge about the facts of teen pregnancy. Share the quiz with your friends and coworkers, post it on your Web site or share it on your social media networks!
Adult Vaccination Coverage -- United States, 2010
Compared with results of the 2009 NHIS survey (1), increases in coverage were observed only for Tdap vaccination for persons aged 19-64 years, zoster vaccination among persons aged ≥60 years, and ≥1 dose HPV vaccination in women aged 19-26 years; coverage for the other vaccines was unchanged at <70%.
CDC Grand Rounds: Dietary Sodium Reduction -- Time for Choice
Reducing sodium intake to 2,300 mg/day potentially could prevent 11 million cases of hypertension and save billions of dollars in health-care expenditures; reducing sodium intake further would yield additional benefits.
Where’s the Sodium? There's Too Much in Many Common Foods
About 90% of Americans eat more sodium than is recommended for a healthy diet.
Raw (Unpasteurized) Milk
Raw milk can carry harmful germs that can make you very sick or kill you. The risk of getting sick from drinking raw milk is greater for infants and young children, the elderly, pregnant women, and people with weakened immune systems, such as people with cancer, an organ transplant, or HIV/AIDS, than it is for healthy school-aged children and adults.
Syphilis Profiles, 2010
The profiles provide an overview of syphilis morbidity in each of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands. The profiles consist of figures and tables of data on syphilis from the U.S. states and territories through 2010.
Reportable STDs in Young People 15-24 Years of Age, by State
Regardless of race or gender, data show that sexually active adolescents and young adults are at increased risk for STDs when compared to older adults.
Prevent Teen Dating Violence
Dating violence can happen to any teen, anytime, anywhere. But it doesn't have to happen at all. Learn how to prevent teen dating violence with CDC's online resources.
Protecting Babies from Flu (A Minute of Health with CDC Podcast)
Because expectant mothers are at increased risk for severe complications from influenza, CDC recommends they get an annual flu vaccine. This podcast discusses the importance of the flu vaccine for those who are pregnant.
Clear It Up: Plain Language in Government Health Information
What is plain language? It is communication that a listener or reader can understand the first time they hear or read it. Learn more about plain language and the Plain Writing Act of 2010.
Prevent Infections in Pregnancy
Take steps to help keep your unborn baby safe. These 10 tips can help you prevent infections. You won't always know if you have an infection--sometimes you won't even feel sick.
CDC Grants
Development and Testing of a Clinic-Based Intervention to Increase Dual Protection against Unintended Pregnancy and STDs
among High Risk Female Teens [RFA-DP-12-001]
The purpose of this funding opportunity is to develop and evaluate a clinic-based intervention addressing access to, motivation for, and adherence to dual protection strategies that concurrently protect against unintended pregnancies and sexually transmitted diseases, including human immunodeficiency virus among high risk 15-19 year old females. Closing Date: March 26, 2012.
Identifying Reasons for Racial/Ethnic Disparities with Completing the HPV Vaccine Series among Adolescent
Females [RFA-IP-12-004]
The purpose of this FOA is to seek a cooperative agreement to identify factors contributing to HPV vaccination coverage disparities among adolescent females and to identify possible strategies for addressing these barriers. Closing Date: March 28, 2012.
Research Grants for Preventing Violence and Violence Related Injury [RFA-CE-12-002]
CDC is soliciting investigator-initiated research that will expand and advance the understanding of how best to disseminate and implement evidence-based strategies, programs, and policies. CDC is also soliciting research in areas where less is known about what works to prevent violence such as teen dating violence, intimate partner violence, sexual violence, and suicidal behavior. Closing Date: March 16, 2012
Identifying Modifiable Protective Factors for Intimate Partner Violence or Sexual Violence Prevention
[RFA-CE-12-003]
The purpose of this announcement is to support new research or an extension to existing research that identifies modifiable protective factors for IPV and/or SV perpetration that can be leveraged to improve primary prevention efforts, and empirically tests the extent to which these factors are associated with IPV or SV perpetration. Closing Date: March 16, 2012
Development and Testing of a Clinic-Based Intervention to Increase Dual Protection against Unintended Pregnancy and STDs
among High Risk Female Teens [RFA-DP-12-001]
The purpose of this funding opportunity is to develop and evaluate a clinic-based intervention addressing access to, motivation for, and adherence to dual protection strategies that concurrently protect against unintended pregnancies and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), including human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) among high risk 15-19 year old females. Closing Date: March 26, 2012.
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