Features from this Week: Prevent Pneumonia; Breathe Easy, Quit Smoking; Signs and Symptoms of Flu; and More!

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Week in Review

Prevent Pneumonia

Pneumonia, an infection of the lungs, needlessly affects millions of people worldwide each year. Pneumonia can often be prevented and can usually be treated. Lower your risk of pneumonia with vaccines and other healthy living practices.

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Breathe Easy, Quit Smoking

We know that adults who smoke have a higher risk for getting sick with pneumonia and having severe illness from infections like the flu. Adults who smoke also have a higher risk of severe illness from COVID-19. If you smoke, the best choice for your lung health is to quit.

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Signs and Symptoms of Flu Influenza (flu) can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to death. Flu is different from a cold. Flu usually comes on suddenly. Flu symptoms > En Español

Arthritis Among Veterans

Arthritis is more common among veterans than nonveterans overall, and is a leading cause of work and physical disability. Though arthritis affects veterans more, about 1 in 4 (or 23.7%) of all US adults has arthritis.

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Pregnant? Don't smoke! Many people know that smoking causes cancer, heart disease, and stroke. But women who smoke during pregnancy put themselves and their developing babies at risk for other health problems. Quit now >

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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Disease of the Week Pneumonia	Image of the Week Child receiving vaccine

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

As of November 13, 2020 In the United States, there have been 10,508,864 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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