Features from this Week: Healthy Swimming, Prevent TBI, and Osteoporosis

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Learn how to kill germs in your pool.

Week in Review

Healthy Swimming

There is no evidence that the virus that causes COVID-19 can be spread to people through the water in pools, hot tubs, spas, or water play areas. Proper operation and maintenance (including disinfection with chlorine and bromine) of these facilities should inactivate the virus in the water.

How to kill germs in your pool >

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Prevent Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)

TBI is a major cause of death and disability in the United States, contributing to about 30% of all injury deaths. Those who survive TBI can face effects lasting a few days to disabilities that last the rest of their lives.

Effects of TBI >

Osteoporosis If one of your parents has had a broken bone, especially a broken hip, you may need to be screened earlier for osteoporosis. This is a medical condition where bones become weak and are more likely to break. Share your family health history with your doctor.  Ways to improve bone health >

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Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in the U.S.

As of May 22, 2020 In the United States, there have been 1,571,617 confirmed cases of COVID-19 detected through U.S. public health surveillance systems in 50 states and the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. U.S. Cases

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