Hot Topics from CDC this week:
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Chronic Disease and IBD
Adults with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) are more likely to have other chronic diseases than adults without IBD. Learn what chronic diseases adults with IBD are more likely to have.
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Traveling? Avoid dengue
Dengue is a virus spread by mosquito bites. If you live in or travel to a tropical or sub-tropical area, protect yourself by preventing mosquito bites.
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ProtectYour Kidneys
You may have a strong stomach and your heart may be in the right place, but how well are your kidneys working? If you have risk factors for kidney disease, ask your doctor about getting tested to find out your kidney health.
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Babies and Hepatitis A
Protect your baby and your health and get the hepatitis A vaccine for your baby. Babies can have a hepatitis A infection without symptoms and can pass the virus on to unvaccinated adults who can get very sick.
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Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Daylight Savings Time begins Sunday, March 11. As you prepare to set your clocks ahead one hour, remember to check the batteries in your carbon monoxide (CO) detector. If you don’t have a battery-powered or battery back-up CO alarm, now is a great time to buy one. More than 400 people die each year in the United States from unintentional, non-fire related CO poisoning.
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Healthy Contact Lens Wear
You only have one pair of eyes, so take care of them! Taking proper care of your contact lenses can help you see better and keep your eyes healthy.
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