March 2016
www.fda.gov/collegewomen

College e-News: Spring Edition

Let us help you keep up with busy students this semester. Spring into the new season with these college health resources from FDA.  

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New FDA Dietary Supplements Warning

Some college students use dietary supplements for a variety of reasons, including weight loss and nutrition. Students should take caution when buying products marketed as “dietary supplement” and nonprescription drug products from ethnic or international stores, flea markets, swap meets or online. FDA has tools to help students make informed decisions about dietary supplements.

• Read Consumer Update
• Dietary Supplements: Tips for Women
• FDA Health Fraud webpage

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Keep Your EYES on the Prize

March is Eye Health and Safety Month. Encourage students to make eye health a priority with these safety tips.

• Contact Lens Care
• Colored and Decorative Contact Lens: A Prescription is a Must
• FDA warns consumers about potential risks of using eye drops packaged in bottles with loose safety seals

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National Public Health Week

Celebrate National Public Health Week (April 4-11) with FDA resources.Download, order and link to college health resources now atwww.fda.gov/collegewomen

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Minority Health Resources

This April, embrace other cultures during Minority Health Month. Show diversity on campus with these health resources.

• Spanish Language Resources
• Publications in Other Languages
• FDA en Espanol Pinterest account
• FDA Office of Minority Health
• HHS Office of Minority Health

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Are You Still Waiting For Spring Break?

It is not too late to share safety tips with late Spring Breakers. Share these digital tools to help keep students safe while away.

• Share the 5 Tips for a Safer Spring Break
• Re-pin the Travel Safety by the Numbers Pin on Pinterest
• Link to the College Women’s Health page
• Retweet @FDAWomen #SpringBreak tips to your Twitter followers