Features from this week: Concussions, Back to School, Disaster Planning and more

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Title: Features from this week: Concussions, Back to School, Disaster Planning and more

Hot topics and Features from CDC this week.

CDC In Review

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September 7, 2018

Hot Topics from CDC this week:

DOTW: Concussions

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Back to School

Features This Week:

Disaster Planning

Disasters, such as wildfires, hurricanes, and floods, can be unpredictable and devastating. Learn general tips to get prepared before a disaster and what to do in case of a disaster to help keep you and your family safe and healthy.

Pediatric MTBI Guideline

Mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI), also called concussion, affects millions of children each year. CDC's Pediatric mTBI Guideline seeks to improve the care of this injury.

Helping Community Response

CDC is addressing the ongoing opioid overdose epidemic by working with communities to improve data collection and to implement evidence-based prevention strategies.

Get Ahead of Sepsis

Infections can put you and your family at risk for a life-threatening condition called sepsis.

Be Ready for Radiation Emergencies

Protect yourself, your loved ones, and your pets during a radiation emergency by getting inside, staying inside, and staying tuned.

Enterovirus D68

Every year, millions of children in the United States catch enteroviruses that can cause coughing, sneezing, and fever. These viruses most often spread in the summer and fall. Enterovirus D68 is one of many enteroviruses that can make people sick. Take basic steps to protect your child and others.

Prostate Cancer Awareness

Should you get screened for prostate cancer? The answer is different for each man. Before getting screened for prostate cancer, learn about the possible benefits and harms of screening so that you can make the best choice for you. Talk to your doctor about your personal risk for prostate cancer to figure out what is right for you.