CDC: Caring for Someone Sick
KEY POINTS Steps to take if you get flu When caring for people who have flu: Emergency Warning Signs of Flu Complications People experiencing these warning signs should obtain medical care right away. In children In adults These lists are not all inclusive. Please consult your medical provider for any other symptom that is severe […]
FDA: Stroke
Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death and a leading cause of serious disability in the United States. Racial and ethnic minority and other diverse groups are at greater risk for death or disability due to stroke. You can lower your chances of having a stroke by controlling your blood pressure and cholesterol, not […]
CDC: Flu – What To Do If You Get Sick
WHAT TO KNOW Essential Steps to Take When You Get Sick If you have flu symptoms and are in a group at higher risk of serious flu-related complications, or if you are very sick or worried about your illness, contact your health care provider. Certain people are at higher risk of serious flu-related complications (including young children, […]
FDA: HIV
HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) is a chronic disease that attacks the body’s immune system, which can increase your chances of developing serious infections or cancer. If left untreated, HIV can lead to AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome), an advanced stage of HIV infection. There is no cure for HIV, but HIV prevention and treatment options are […]
CDC: Diagnosis for Flu
KEY POINTS Symptoms to look out for Your respiratory illness might be influenza (flu) if you have fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, body aches, headache, chills and/or fatigue. Some people may have vomiting and diarrhea, though this is more common in children. People may be sick with flu and have respiratory symptoms […]
FDA: Hypertension
Hypertension (high blood pressure) happens when blood flows through your arteries at higher-than-normal pressures over time. This makes the heart and blood vessels work harder and less efficiently. Nearly half of all adults have hypertension, and it is more common among African American and Hispanic/Latino adults than other groups. What is hypertension? Hypertension (high blood […]
CDC: About High Blood Pressure
KEY POINTS Definition of high blood pressure Blood pressure is the pressure that occurs when blood pushes against the walls of your arteries. Arteries carry blood from your heart to other parts of your body. Normal blood pressure is less than 120/80 mm Hg. High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is blood pressure that is higher […]
FDA: Immunization
Immunization happens when a person becomes protected against a disease through vaccination. Getting vaccinated is one of the safest and most effective ways of preventing infectious diseases. What is immunization? When disease-causing viruses or bacteria (germs) invade the body, our immune systems are activated to attack them. Vaccines work by mimicking these germs so that […]
CDC: About Aortic Aneurysm
KEY POINTS What it is Aortic aneurysms can dissect or rupture: Facts about aortic aneurysm in the United States Types Thoracic aortic aneurysm A thoracic aortic aneurysm happens in the chest. Men and women are equally likely to get thoracic aortic aneurysms, which become more common with increasing age. Thoracic aortic aneurysms are usually caused […]
FDA: Lupus
Lupus is an autoimmune disease that can cause pain and inflammation in the body. Symptoms can flare up at any time and are different for every person. Lupus disproportionately affects racial and ethnic minority women. Although lupus cannot be cured, medications can prevent flares, treat symptoms, and reduce organ damage and other problems. What is […]