Summer Swim Safety
Print Drowning is preventable. Follow these key prevention steps: Properly fence home swimming pools, learn how to swim and teach children how to swim, supervise children closely and constantly when they are in or near water, and wear a properly fitted life jacket as these steps can all reduce the risk of drowning. Drowning Is […]
Fungal Meningitis Outbreak Associated with Procedures Performed under Epidural Anesthesia in Matamoros, Mexico
Español (Spanish) Print This page was last updated on 8/11/23. Updates will be made as new information becomes available. On This Page Current Update Background At Risk Important Points What to Expect Information for Healthcare Providers Interim Recommendations for Diagnosis and Management of Cases (Last updated 7/18/2023) Information for Health Departments Number of Cases Findings […]
Acute Ankle Sprain
Scott W. Melanson; Victoria L. Shuman. Author Information and Affiliations Last Update: May 23, 2023. Go to: Continuing Education Activity Acute ankle sprains are commonly seen in both primary care practices and emergency departments and can result in significant short-term morbidity, recurrent injuries, and functional instability. Appropriate initial evaluation and treatment can decrease the likelihood […]
Give Your Kids a Healthy Body and Mind This Summer
Learn ways you can support your child’s physical and emotional well-being. Helping our children have healthy bodies and minds is more important than ever. Parents can support their children’s physical and emotional well-being by giving them opportunities to: Handle stress well through physical activity and healthy thinking. Relate to others by encouraging social interactions and […]
Heart Disease And Stroke
Stroke A stroke happens when blood flow to the brain is blocked and brain cells begin to die. It is sometimes called a brain attack. Stroke happens to one in five women, compared with one in six men. Top questions about women and stroke How does stroke affect women differently than men? What should I […]
Drowning Prevention
Drowning is a serious public health problem. Drowning can happen in seconds and is often silent. It can happen to anyone, any time there is access to water. Drowning is preventable. View the At-a-Glance document below to see how CDC uses data and research to prevent drowning and save lives. 4,000 Drowning kills about 4,000 […]
Drowning Prevention
Drowning is a major public health issue that can be prevented. More children ages 1–4 die from drowning than any other cause. Drowning happens in seconds and is often silent. Drowning can happen to anyone, any time there is access to water. You can prevent drowning. Learn basic swimming and water safety skills Formal swimming […]
Could Your Headache Be Dangerous? 5 Signs To Watch For
Of all the aches and pains I spend my days investigating as a family doctor, none seem to be as anxiety-provoking as a headache. And that’s often true, both for patients wondering, “Could this be something dangerous?” and for clinicians trying to get to the root of pain that can be totally unexplained and yet […]
How to Grill Safely
What You Need to Know When handling raw meat, chicken and other poultry, and seafood Separate it from other food Refrigerate it before grilling Wash your hands before and after handling it Make sure its juices do not touch other food, utensils, and surfaces Use a food thermometer to ensure it is cooked to a […]
Buprenorphine use in the emergency department safe for people who use fentanyl
At a Glance Researchers found that buprenorphine can be safely started in the emergency department by people who use fentanyl either alone or with other drugs. Wider use of buprenorphine could help reduce the growing number of overdose deaths caused by fentanyl. The study examined whether buprenorphine could be safely started in the emergency department […]