When someone is having a stroke, every minute counts. Just as putting out a fire quickly can stop it from spreading, treating a stroke quickly can reduce damage to the brain. If you learn how to recognize the telltale signs of a stroke, you can act quickly and save a life—maybe even your own. http://www.cdc.gov/stroke http://www.cdc.gov/dhdsp/programs/str...
Heart attacks and strokes contribute to the almost 800,000 deaths from cardiovascular disease each year. The trauma to families and communities is devastating; the cost to the US economy is nearly $1 billion each day in medical costs and lost productivity. To achieve sustainable prevention, the Department of Health and Human Services launched Million Hearts®, a national initiative to prevent one million heart attacks and strokes by 2017.
Cardiovascular disease (CVD), which includes heart attack, stroke and heart failure, is the leading cause of death in the world today, with an estimated 17.5 million deaths per year.
Pneumococcal disease is a common germ with a dangerous reputation. Each year more than 4 million children and adults get sick with pneumococcal disease which can cause infections of the ears (otitis media), lungs (pneumonia), blood (bacteremia), or brain (meningitis). Vaccines are your best shot against pneumococcal disease. Learn more: https://www.vaccines.gov/diseases/pne... -- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) http://www.hhs.gov
Shingles is a painful rash caused by the chickenpox virus. In the United States, 1 in 3 people will get shingles in their lifetime. Vaccines are your best shot against shingles. Learn more: https://www.vaccines.gov/diseases/shi... -- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) http://www.hhs.gov
Whooping cough, which is also known as pertussis, makes thousands of people in the United States sick each year. It’s especially dangerous for infants under 12 months of age. Vaccines are your best shot against whooping cough. Learn more: https://www.vaccines.gov/diseases/per... -- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) http://www.hhs.gov
This video gives tips on how to stock your pantry in preparation for natural and manmade disasters.
Scientists have been studying the effects of radiation on the body for over 100 years, so we know quite a bit about how radiation interacts with living tissue. This video takes a closer look at how the amount of radiation our bodies receive, otherwise known as the dose, can affect the cells in our bodies. Other videos focused on possible health effects of radiation emergencies can be found here: http://emergency.cdc.gov/radiation/pr...
An accident at a nuclear power plant, a nuclear explosion, and a dirty bomb are examples of radiation emergencies. If a radiation emergency happens nearby, immediately leaving the area may not be the best course of action. Instead, emergency response officials may tell you to get inside a building and take shelter for a period of time. This is called sheltering in place. In this segment, you’ll learn how to get inside, stay inside, and stay tuned to protect yourself and your family.