Features from this week: Pregnancy, Flu Risk, Lead Poisoning and more

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Title: Features from this week: Pregnancy, Flu Risk, Lead Poisoning and more

Hot topics and Features from CDC this week.

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October 28, 2016

Hot Topics from CDC this week:

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Features This Week:

Pregnant? Get a Flu Shot!

If you're pregnant, a flu shot is your best protection against serious flu illness. Vaccination helps protect women during and after pregnancy and also protects the developing baby during pregnancy as well as for several months after the baby is born.

At high risk for the flu?

Some people are at high risk for serious flu complications, including young children, older people, pregnant women and people with certain health conditions. Flu vaccination and the correct use of flu antiviral medicines are very important for those people.

Prevent Lead Poisoning

Lead poisoning can be prevented. The key is to keep children from coming in contact with lead. If children are lead poisoned they must be treated. Learn how to prevent children's exposure to lead.

World Stroke Day

Learn your risk for stoke and take action to prevent stroke or get treatment quickly if you have a stroke.

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