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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.

Content Source: CDC Office of Women's Health
Page last modified: March 17, 2010
Page last reviewed: March 17, 2010