Home Alone: Prepare Kids for Emergencies
August 23, 2021 by Blog Administrator Many children don’t have adult supervision 100% of the time. Parents and caregivers have jobs, errands, and other responsibilities that require them to leave their kids home alone some of the time. Emergencies and no-notice disasters can happen during these gaps in supervision. Here are some practical skills you […]
Falls and Fractures in Older Adults: Causes and Prevention
Español A simple accident like tripping on a rug or slipping on a wet floor can change your life. If you fall, you could break a bone, which thousands of older adults experience each year. For older people, a broken bone can also be the start of more serious health problems and can lead to […]
Preparing Children with Special Healthcare Needs for an Emergency
December 2, 2019 by Holly Gay In my home both of my children have special health care needs. My daughter Charlotte is 4 years-old, and my son, Zachary, is 2 years-old. Both were diagnosed with asthma at an early age. Having children with special health care needs means that my husband and I must think […]
May National Health Observances: Physical Fitness, Mental Health, Older Adults, and Women’s Health
Posted on April 22, 2024 by ODPHP Each month, we feature select National Health Observances (NHOs) that support our mission to improve health across the United States. In May, we’re raising awareness about physical fitness, mental health, older adults’ health and well-being, and women’s health. Use our list of resources below to promote these NHOs […]
Heart Attack Symptoms, Risk, and Recovery
Print What is a heart attack? Heart attack signs and symptoms in men and women: Chest pain or discomfort; Shortness of breath; Pain or discomfort in the jaw, neck, back, arm, or shoulder; Feeling nauseous, light-headed, or unusually tired. A heart attack, also called a myocardial infarction, happens when a part of the heart muscle […]
Allergens and Pollen
Print Climate change will potentially lead to both higher pollen concentrations and longer pollen seasons, causing more people to suffer more health effects from pollen and other allergens. Pollen is an airborne allergen that can affect our health. Pollen grains are tiny “seeds” dispersed from flowering plants, trees, grass, and weeds. The amount and type […]
Pediatric Pneumonia Update
December 1, 2023, 8:30 PM EDT Español Print CDC is posting updates on respiratory viruses every week; for the latest information, please visit CDC Respiratory Virus Updates. Key Information CDC is monitoring reports of increased respiratory illness around the world. Diagnosis of pneumonia in children, along with other respiratory illnesses, increases every year in the […]
Influenza Viruses Spreading This Season and Update on JN.1 Variant
January 22, 2024, 5:15 PM EDT Español Print CDC is posting updates on respiratory viruses every week; for the latest information, please visit CDC Respiratory Virus Updates. CDC tracks spread of influenza viruses While COVID-19 continues to cause more hospitalizations than influenza and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), right now, more people are going to emergency […]
Stay Safe and Healthy in Winter
Español (Spanish) Print Winter storms and cold temperatures can be dangerous. Stay safe and healthy by planning ahead. Prepare your home and vehicles. Prepare for power outages and outdoor activity. Check on young children, older adults, and the chronically ill. Although winter comes as no surprise, many of us may not be ready for its […]
Preventing tick bites
Spanish | Print Tick exposure can occur year-round, but ticks are most active during warmer months (April-September). Know which ticks are most common in your area. Before You Go Outdoors Know where to expect ticks. Ticks live in grassy, brushy, or wooded areas, or even on animals. Spending time outside walking your dog, camping, gardening, […]