Hot Topics from CDC this week:
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Naloxone in the Workplace
Opioid misuse and overdose deaths from opioids are serious health issues in the United States. Naloxone is a very effective drug for reversing opioid overdoses. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), developed a factsheet to help employers and workers understand the risk of opioid overdose and help them decide if they should establish a workplace naloxone program.
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Lead in Toys
Protect children from exposure to lead in metal and plastic toys, especially imported toys, antique toys, and toy jewelry.
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Eat Healthier at School
Kids learn better eating habits when schools provide healthy foods. Learn what you can do to promote nutritious foods at your school.
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Children and the Flu Vaccine
Influenza (flu) is a contagious viral infection that affects the respiratory system. Children are especially vulnerable to becoming sick with flu because of exposures in classrooms or daycare settings. The single best way to protect your children against seasonal flu, and its potentially severe consequences, is to get them and get yourself a flu vaccine each year!
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