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 […]
Chest Cold (Acute Bronchitis) Basics
KEY POINTS Cough keeping you up at night? Soreness in your chest and feeling tired? You could have a chest cold, often called acute bronchitis. A virus usually causes chest colds. Antibiotics will not help you get better if you have a chest cold. If you’re healthy without heart or lung problems or a weakened […]
Sore Throat Basics
For Everyone APRIL 17, 2024 ESPAÑOL Sore Throat Basics KEY POINTS Is it painful to swallow? Or is your throat scratchy? A virus may be causing your sore throat. Most sore throats are caused by viruses. Most sore throats, except for strep throat, do not need antibiotics. Overview Viruses, like those that cause colds or […]
Facts About Falls
For Everyone MAY 9, 2024 Facts About Falls AT A GLANCE Each year, millions of older people—those 65 and older—fall. In fact, more than one out of four older people falls each year, but less than half tell their doctor. Falling once doubles your chances of falling again. Falls are serious and costly One out […]
Daily multivitamin may enhance memory in older adults
At a Glance A large clinical trial found that daily multivitamins led to modest improvements in memory over a three-year period in older adults. The greatest increase was seen in those who had underlying cardiovascular disease. Additional research is needed to include more diverse participants and pinpoint which nutrients might play a role in protecting […]
Tired, Achy Eyes?
Finding Relief for Eye Discomfort En español Send us your comments (link sends e-mail) Are your eyes tired, dry, or achy? Many factors can contribute to these types of symptoms. But a big culprit can be intense use of your eyes. Spending too much time looking at screens and held devices, like smartphones, can strain your eyes. […]
How to Prevent Mosquito and Tick Bites
KEY POINTS Bites from mosquitoes and ticks can make you sick! Mosquitoes and ticks can spread germs that cause diseases like West Nile and Lyme disease. You can Fight the Bite and learn how to protect yourself and loved ones from mosquito and tick bites. Exposure Know where to expect ticks Ticks live in grassy, […]
Medication Safety and Your Health
For Everyone November 18, 2024 Key points Medicines are safe when used as prescribed or as directed on the label. There are risks in taking any medicine, vitamin or other supplement. An adverse drug event (ADE) is when a medication causes harm to someone. ADEs include allergic reactions, side effects, overmedication and medication errors. They […]
Keeping Children Safe in Disasters
For Everyone OCTOBER 30, 2024 AT A GLANCE Emergencies can happen while you are not with your child. Have a plan to protect your child with the school, daycare, or caregiver. Use CDC’s “Easy as A-B-C” resource to keep your child safe. Review the plan yearly and keep contact information up to date. Background Emergencies […]
Infection Control Basics
KEY POINTS Infection control prevents or stops the spread of infections in healthcare settings. Healthcare workers can reduce the risk of healthcare-associated infections and protect themselves, patients and visitors by following CDC guidelines. Overview Germs are a part of everyday life. Germs live in our air, soil, water and in and on our bodies. Some […]