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Dr. Joe Bresee, Chief, Epidemiology & Prevention Branch, CDC Influenza Division, recounts symptoms of seasonal flu, which match those of the H1N1 virus. Covers symptoms which signal the need for immediate, urgent medical care, and provides referrals to relevant CDC resources.
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Describes the problem of misuse of antibiotics, and parents' role in discerning the nature of children's symptoms and ensuring their proper treatment. Provides recommendations for non-prescription treatments for such common ailments as ear infections and sore throats, and referrals to CDC online resources.
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Describes the objectives of the National Center's on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities public awareness campaign to educate parents about developmental milestones, developmental delays, and developmental disabilities in young children. Covers specific, age-appropriate milestones for children's play, learning, speaking, and acting for 8-month-, 18-month-, and 24-month-olds. Recommends kinds of contacts for early intervention.
10) Wash your hands
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Provides a step-by-step explanation especially for children of effective hand-washing technique.
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Provides an overview of the evolving sustainability of the production facilities, processes, and products of the U.S. Government Printing Office. Includes statements by: Robert C. Tapella, Public Printer; Trish Fritz, Assoc. Chief, Strategic Environmental Programs; Michael P. Mooney, Manager, Plant Operations; Sheree A. Young, Chief, Procurement; and, Michael L. Wash, Chief Information Officer.
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Explains teens' vulnerabilities to dating abuse, and describes tell-tale behaviors of teen abusers and teen victims. Addresses parents' role in recognizing associated warning signs. Provides guidelines to parents for communicating with teens to support healthy relationships and for monitoring teens' behavior to ensure their safety.
18) H1N1 (Swine flu)
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Joseph Bresee, M.D., Chief, CDC Influenza Division's Epidemiology and Prevention Branch, explains the origins, transmission, symptoms, severity, contagiousness of, and treatments for H1N1, or swine flu. Includes CDC's recommendations for antiviral medicines. Covers health behaviors to practice if one becomes ill with swine flu, and emergency warning signs in children and in adults that require urgent medical attention.
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An interview with Anne Schuchat, M.D., Chief Health Officer, CDC, and Director, National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, covers: seasonal flu; "2009 H1N1"; 5 priority groups who should receive the H1N1, or swine flu, vaccine; and, safety and distribution of the H1N1 vaccine.