Features from this Week: Flu Prevention, Domestic Violence, Holiday Travel, and more

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Learn about flu prevention, domestic violence, holiday travel, and more.

Week in Review

Influenza Prevention: Information for Travelers

The risk for exposure to influenza during travel depends somewhat on the time of year and destination. People who have not gotten a flu vaccine for the current season and are traveling to parts of the world where influenza activity is ongoing should get a flu vaccine to protect themselves during their trip.

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Knowing is Not Enough

Has your mother or sister had breast cancer? Does your mother, father, sister, or brother have diabetes? Did your mother, father, brother, or sister have colorectal (colon) cancer before age 50? If you answered “yes,” you are more likely to get the same disease as your parent or sibling and should consider earlier screening. Talk to your doctor about when to start screening and what other steps to take to prevent the disease or find it early.

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Prevent Domestic Violence Intimate partner violence is a serious public health problem that affects millions of Americans. Intimate partner violence, also known as domestic violence, is abuse or aggression that occurs in a close relationship. Read More >

Holiday Travel

’Tis the season to visit loved ones at home or abroad. Or, maybe you are taking a holiday vacation. Whether you’re seeking a winter wonderland or escaping subzero temperatures, follow these travel tips for a healthy and safe holiday travel season.

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Pregnant? Don't Smoke! Smoking during pregnancy can cause babies to be born too small or too early (preterm birth), certain birth defects, and stillbirth. Quitting smoking can be hard, but it is one of the best ways a woman can protect herself and her developing baby. For free help, call 1-800-QUIT-NOW (1-800-784-8669). Read More >

Could you have COPD?

Are you often short of breath when doing things such as running errands or climbing stairs? Learn if you are at risk for having COPD.

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ATSDR Stories from the Field An app-based tool tested during Hurricane Maria highlights the critical benefits of real-time data collection and data quality improvements in health facilities in Puerto Rico. Read More >

Disease of the Week Diabetes	Image of the Week Outbreak in Angola

Ebola Outbreak Responder Stories

Fighting Ebola on familiar ground In the fight against Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Dana Schneider can rely on some familiar skills. There’s her knowledge of French, which she studied since 7th grade. There’s her familiarity with Africa rooted in her stint as a Peace Corps volunteer. And there’s her experience with the last major Ebola outbreak in West Africa, which took her back to Guinea, the same country where she’d been with the Peace Corps. Read More >