From the ASPR Blog: Your Thanksgiving Bird Flu the Coop?

More than seven million turkeys were culled during a bird flu outbreak this year, and you might be wondering about the one that’s going to serve as the centerpiece for your Thanksgiving dinner. The good news is the bird you’re eating on Thanksgiving didn’t get the flu, but what about the people you’re gathering around the table with? Learn how you can help keep yourself and your loved ones flu-free this holiday season. Learn More >>

Watch, Listen and Learn: When the Sky Turns Gray

Winter is just around the corner. How prepared are you for winter storms? Have you winterized your house? Do you have a winter-weather preparedness plan? And does everyone in the family know what it is? Is your emergency kit up to date? Find out what you can do to keep yourself and your loved ones safe when winter storms strike. Learn More >>

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From the ASPR Blog: Staying Safe and Healthy when Winter Storms Strike

Many parts of the country get snow and ice from time to time, so winter weather can seem like it is no big deal. And that is part of what makes winter storms so dangerous. But downed power lines, icy roads, power failures, and exposure to cold weather can all be really dangerous. Here are 6 ways that you can help keep yourself and your family safe this winter. Learn More >>

MRC volunteer taking patient's blood pressure.

Giving Thanks through Service

Joining the Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) is a great way to give back to your community during the holidays and all year long! MRC volunteers can help improve public health in their community – increasing health literacy, supporting prevention efforts and eliminating health disparities. Join the MRC and help your community become healthier during disasters and every day. Learn More >>

Call for Abstracts! 2016 Public Health Emergency Medical Countermeasures Enterprise (PHEMCE) Stakeholders Workshop

ASPR invites non-federal partners (drug and vaccine developers; healthcare providers; state and local public health professionals; first responders; and other professionals) nationwide to showcase and share their research findings, best practices, or other resources that advance the fields of medical countermeasure development and effective utilization in an emergency. Learn More >>