Men's Health
In the Spotlight
Healthy Living Calendars
Check out the new 2010 Healthy Families, Healthy Communities, Healthy Women,
and Healthy Men calendars These one-page calendars promote safe and healthy
living in 2010 and are available in two sizes.
Science and Research
Health, United States,
2009
The Health, United States series presents national trends in health
statistics. This year's report featured a special section on medical technology,
and finds the use of medical technology in the United States has increased dramatically
between 1996 and 2006.
Recommended
Adult Immunization Schedule - United States, 2010
In October 2009, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices approved
the Adult Immunization Schedule for 2010, which includes several changes.
A bivalent human papillomavirus vaccine (HPV2) was licensed for use in
females in October 2009. ACIP recommends vaccination of females with
either HPV2 or the quadrivalent human papillomavirus vaccine (HPV4).
HPV4 was licensed for use in males in October 2009, and ACIP issued a
permissive recommendation for use in males. Other changes in publication.
Syphilis
Profiles, 2008
The profiles provide an overview of syphilis morbidity in each of the
50 states, the District of Columbia, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin
Islands. The profiles consist of figures and tables of data on syphilis
from the U.S. states and territories through 2008.
Multistate Outbreak of Human Salmonella Typhimurium Infections
Associated with Aquatic Frogs - United States, 2009
As of December 30, 2009, S. Typhimurium isolates with the outbreak
strain had been identified in 85 patients from 31 states, extending from
Massachusetts to California, with week of illness onset ranging from
March 22 to November 29. Among the patients, 52% were male; median age
was 5 years (range: 3 weeks--54 years), and 79% were aged <10 years.
Health and Wellness
Caring for Someone
Sick at Home
This flu season could be worse than most flu seasons with more people than usual
getting sick. Hospitals and clinics may be much busier than normal, especially
with the addition of 2009 H1N1 or “Swine Flu.” Learn what you can
do to help your family this flu season.
Be Prepared:
Staying Safe and Healthy in Winter Weather
Winter storms and cold temperatures can be hazardous, but if you plan ahead,
you can stay safe and healthy. Prepare your home and cars. Keep emergency
kits stocked. Be ready for power outages. Wear appropriate clothing. Check
on children, the elderly and pets.
Work and Play
Agencies
Release Drywall Findings
CDC is working with federal and state partners to assist the Consumer Product
Safety Commission in answering homeowners' questions about imported drywall.
Family and Friends
Coping With
Stress
Sometimes after experiencing a traumatic event that is especially frightening—including
personal or environmental disasters, or being threatened with an assault—people
have a strong and lingering reaction to stress. Getting the right care and support
can put problems in perspective and help stressful feelings and symptoms subside.
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Page last reviewed: March 17, 2010