viernes, 22 de junio de 2012

CDC Health & Safety Features: Cytomegalovirus, Necrotizing Fasciitis, Wildfire Smoke and more!

CDC Health & Safety Features: Cytomegalovirus, Necrotizing Fasciitis, Wildfire Smoke and more!

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Your Online Source for Credible Health Information


Bookmark and Share



CDC.gov Features deliver actionable and timely health, safety and wellness messages.  Here is a preview of the CDC.gov Health and Safety features of the week: 
Cancer and MenEvery year, cancer claims the lives of nearly 300,000 men in America. Men can reduce their risk for several of the most common kinds of cancer.
Cytomegalovirus: Protect Your BabyIn the U.S. 1 in 750 children have disabilities due to congenital cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection. Learn how to protect your baby from CMV.
Have diabetes? Get tips for safe travelsSummer is here, and so is vacation season. If you have diabetes, make plans to manage your disease while traveling so you can stay healthy and enjoy your trip.
Learn the Signs and Symptoms of TB DiseaseTuberculosis (TB) is a disease caused by bacteria that are spread through the air from person to person. If not treated properly, TB disease can be fatal. Learn to recognize the signs and symptoms of TB.
Motorcycle SafetyHelmets save motorcycle riders' lives. And universal helmet laws, which require that every motorcycle rider and passenger wear a helmet whenever they ride, can increase helmet use and save money, according to a new CDC study.
Necrotizing Fasciitis: A Rare Disease, Especially for the HealthyRecent media stories about "flesh-eating" bacteria may have you worried. But CDC's cutting-edge tracking methods, like Active Bacterial Core surveillance (ABCs), show no rise in annual cases. 
Protect Yourself and Others from Wildfire SmokeEach year, wildfires threaten people living near wildland areas or using recreational facilities in wilderness areas. Learn more about how wildfire smoke can affect your health.
Reptiles, Amphibians, and SalmonellaDid you know that reptiles and amphibians like turtles, lizards, and frogs can carry a harmful germ called Salmonella? If there are young children in your home, reptiles and amphibians might not be safe pets for your family.

No hay comentarios:

Publicar un comentario