What to do if you get sick with flu:
1. If you are very sick or at high-risk of complications, contact your doctor
2. Take antiviral drugs, if prescribed
3. Stay at home and rest
4. Avoid close contact with others...
5. Drink plenty of water and other clear liquids
More tips: http://bit.ly/CDC-Flu-Treatment
Education for parents and children about asthma is getting better, but is still not enough. Learn what healthcare providers can do to help: http://bit.ly/2E68WxA
Flu Fact: This flu season, heart disease is among the most common underlying conditions in adults hospitalized from flu. Studies have also shown that influenza is associated with an increased risk of heart attacks and stroke. Protect your heart and protect your health with these precautions: http://bit.ly/2spOPIt
Happy Valentine’s Day! Spread love this year by raising awareness about how congenital heart defects (CHDs) can affect families. Read Caden’s story and learn more about living with a CHD. http://bit.ly/2mf5R3X
More than 1.5 million people in the United States suffer from heart attacks and strokes per year. "Million Hearts® 2022” aims to prevent 1 million heart attacks and strokes over the next 5 years. Watch our next Public Health Grand Rounds live on Facebook February 20 at 1pm ET. http://bit.ly/2slq4Nm
Planning a special meal with your loved one on Valentine’s Day? Follow these 14 tips to help prevent food poisoning and keep your heart healthy while dining out or eating in. https://go.usa.gov/xnfq8
Pregnant women are 10 times more likely than other people to get a Listeria infection, which can cause miscarriage, stillbirth, or life-threatening illness in newborns. Get tips to protect yourself and your baby: https://go.usa.gov/xn77u
In 2016, more than half of kids with asthma had one or more attacks. Personalized asthma action plans can help children avoid asthma triggers and use medicine as prescribed to control their asthma. Here’s how: http://bit.ly/2E68WxA
Dr. Lauri Hicks, CDC’s director of the Office of Antibiotic Stewardship, will join a Facebook Live panel discussion with Medscape and other experts on February 15 at 5:15 PM ET. Healthcare providers are encouraged to join! http://bit.ly/2snnKp6
Measles is more than just a rash – the best way to protect your child from the disease is on-time vaccination. Here’s why: http://bit.ly/2EGcvNF
Want to turn your students into CDC Disease Detectives? This spring, CDC is hosting workshops to teach STEM teachers how to incorporate dynamic public health activities into curriculum. Register today to attend in Chapel Hill, Seattle, or St. Louis: https://go.usa.gov/xnGuc.
Germs are everywhere! Protect yourself and your family from getting sick and spreading germs to others by washing your hands the right way. http://bit.ly/2hPlvFi
February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month. Help prevent teen dating violence and promote healthy relationships with CDC's online resources. http://bit.ly/2sr3XoR
Too young for heart disease? Think again: Heart disease can happen at any age. That’s why it’s important to take control of your heart health NOW. Learn how: http://bit.ly/2kszbWB
Did you know? Asthma affects about 6 million children in the US. Healthcare providers are working with children and parents to develop personalized asthma action plans to keep asthma under control. Learn more: http://bit.ly/2E68WxA
1 in 6 children with asthma ends up in the emergency department. Teaching children and parents how to use control and rescue medicine properly can help keep asthma under control. http://bit.ly/2E68WxA
