Features from this Week: Antibiotic Resistance, Drowsy Driving, Premature Birth, and more

"Centers for Disease Control and Prevention" <no-reply@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> · Fri, 08 Nov 2019 11:28:32 -0800

Learn about drug resistance and food, the dangers of drowsy driving, and more. 

                      Week in Review

Drug Resistance and Food
Antibiotics are medicines that kill or stop the growth of bacteria. Antibiotics save lives, but any time antibiotics are used, they can contribute to the development and spread of antibiotic resistance. 

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                    A Child's Health
Preparing for unexpected events is an important part of keeping children safe and healthy all year long. Events like the spread of a serious infection, an explosion, an earthquake, or a weather event, such as a hurricane, may cause health problems for large numbers of people, and especially for children. 

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Dangers of Drowsy Driving
Drive alert and stay unhurt. Learn the risks of drowsy driving and how to protect yourself.

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                    Radiation in Medicine
Medical imaging tests are non-invasive procedures that allow doctors to diagnose diseases and injuries without being intrusive. Some of these tests involve exposure to ionizing radiation, which can present risks to patients. However, if patients understand the benefits and risks, they can make the best decisions about choosing a particular medical imaging procedure.

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One Health
One Health is the idea that the health of people is connected to the health of animals and our shared environment. Learn why One Health is important and how, by working together, we can achieve the best health for everyone.

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                    Premature Birth
In 2018, 1 in 10 babies was born too early in the United States. Learn about the problem, risk factors, and what we can do to reduce premature birth.

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Caregiving Awareness Month
Caregivers need breaks to stay healthy. Here are some tips for getting back some of your “me time”. Learn how your doctor, family and friends and websites can help. There’s even help for veterans and their spouses.

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                      Disease of the Week

                    Pneumonia

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                    Health Risks While Traveling

                      Ebola Outbreak Responder Stories
In Fighting Ebola, There's No Silver Bullet
Dr. Mary Choi has been the team lead in Goma, CDC’s field headquarters in eastern DRC, and helped develop a mobile app that can help trace contacts of people sick with Ebola by estimating when they might have been infected.

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