Topics of interest from CDC this week:
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Healthy and Safe Swimming
Pools, hot tubs, and water playgrounds are great places to have fun, be active, or just relax. Learn how to stay healthy and safe when in the water this summer!
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HIV Awareness
May 19 is National Asian & Pacific Islander HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. It is a day to break the silence about HIV and AIDS in Asian and Pacific Islander communities and encourage individuals to get tested for HIV.
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Maternal Depression
Moms and moms-to-be deserve the best--including the very best mental health. Depression during and after pregnancy is common and treatable. If you think you have depression, seek treatment from your health care provider as soon as possible.
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What to Expect as You Age
Your body undergoes many changes with aging. Although there are some normal age-related changes, including in a person's memory and thinking, dementia, or severe memory loss that interferes with daily life, is not part of the normal aging process.
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Summer Travel Abroad
Escaping to an overseas retreat this summer? It's the time of year when people start planning their summer vacation. If you venture abroad for some summer fun, there are health and safety risks you should be aware of. No matter where you go--majestic mountains, secluded beaches, or bustling cities--kick off your travel adventure by getting prepared with our summer vacation tips.
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Help Your Child Cope
Mental health plays an important role in physical health, school performance, behavior, and long-term quality of life. Therefore, it is important to keep children physically and mentally safe during and after a disaster.
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Loud Noises Damage Hearing
There is no cure for hearing loss! Damaged inner ear cells (stereocilia) do not grow back. Protect your hearing by avoiding loud noise such as concerts and sporting events. Use earplugs or noise-cancelling earmuffs to protect your ears. If you already have hearing loss, take steps to keep it from getting worse. Get your hearing checked.
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Violence Against Children
Discover how CDC is protecting the futures of children all around the world with the Violence Against Children Surveys.
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