Holiday Travel Tips
Holiday travel often includes visiting loved ones or taking a vacation. Whether you’re seeking a winter wonderland or escaping subzero temperatures, follow these travel tips for a healthy and safe holiday travel season. Before Travel Tips Check CDC’s destination pages for travel health information. Check CDC’s webpage for your destination to see what vaccines or […]
Child Passenger Safety
For Everyone SEPTEMBER 20, 2024 Child Passenger Safety KEY POINTS Motor vehicle injuries are a leading cause of death among children in the U.S., but many of these deaths can be prevented. To reduce risk of serious injury and death, properly buckle children in car seats, booster seats, or seat belts appropriate for their age […]
Cardiac Arrest Symptoms
Español It is likely that a person is having a cardiac arrest if they: Collapse suddenly and lose consciousness (pass out) Are not breathing or their breathing is ineffective or they are gasping for air Do not respond to shouting or shaking Do not have a pulse If you think someone is having a cardiac […]
People at Increased Risk for Severe Respiratory Illnesses
For Everyone AUG. 18, 2025 ESPAÑOL WHAT TO KNOW Some groups of people have higher chances of getting very sick from infection with a respiratory virus. This might be because of factors such as their age or certain medical conditions they may have. CDC provides practical recommendations to help people reduce their risk of respiratory […]
Signs and Symptoms of Stroke
For Everyone OCTOBER 24, 2024 ESPAÑOL Signs and Symptoms of Stroke KEY POINTS During a stroke, every minute counts. Fast treatment can lessen the brain damage that stroke can cause. Signs and symptoms By knowing the signs and symptoms of stroke, you can take quick action and perhaps save a life—maybe even your own. What […]
Food Safety Tips for Dining Out
For Everyone SEPT. 15, 2025 KEY POINTS Going out to eat? Choose a restaurant that keeps food safety on the menu. Follow these tips to protect yourself from food poisoning before, during, and after dining out. What you need to know Take steps before, during, and after dining out to avoid food poisoning. Before: Check […]
Urgent Care vs. Emergency Room: Key Differences
Urgent care centers and emergency rooms are both important parts of the healthcare system, but they serve different purposes. Urgent care centers are designed to treat non-life-threatening illnesses and injuries, such as colds, flu, sprains, and minor cuts. Emergency rooms are designed to treat life-threatening illnesses and injuries, such as heart attacks, strokes, and broken […]
Working Together With Your Doctor to Manage Your Pain
For Everyone MAY 7, 2024 PURPOSE Although managing pain can be challenging, there are ways to more safely treat and reduce pain. By working together, you and your doctor can find the best way to manage your pain. Different types of pain Pain affects more than just your body. It can make you feel sad […]
Symptoms & Causes of Kidney Stones
Symptoms of kidney stones include sharp pains in your back, side, lower abdomen, or groin pink, red, or brown blood in your urine, also called hematuria a constant need to urinate pain while urinating inability to urinate or can only urinate a small amount cloudy or bad-smelling urine See a health care professional right away […]
Summer Swim Safety
For Everyone MAY 9, 2024 Summer Swim Safety AT A GLANCE Drowning is preventable. Follow these key prevention tips: learn how to swim and teach children how to swim, supervise children closely and constantly when they are in or near water, properly fence home swimming pools, and wear a properly fitted life jacket. Leading cause […]