FDA: Antimicrobial Resistance
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR)—the ability of a microorganism (bacteria, virus, fungi, parasite) to resist the effects of a drug—is a serious, complex and costly public health problem. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, each year in the United States at least 2.8 million antibiotic-resistant infections occur, and more than 35,000 people die as a […]
CDC: Pink Eye – Causes and How It Spreads
KEY POINTS Causes Most common causes of pink eye are viruses, bacteria, and allergens. Less common causes include irritants such as: Viruses Bacteria Allergens Irritants How it spreads Pink eye caused by viruses and bacteria can easily spread from person to person in different ways. You can get pink eye from: Prevent getting or spreading […]
FDA: Smallpox Preparedness and Response
Fast Facts FDA’s role The FDA plays a critical role in protecting the United States from chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear (CBRN), and emerging infectious disease threats. The FDA’s roles in smallpox preparedness and response include: Medical countermeasures Vaccines Vaccination against smallpox before contact with the Variola virus can protect you from getting sick. Vaccination within 7 […]
CDC: Vitamin D For Infants
AT A GLANCE Vitamin D helps your child grow strong bones. All children need vitamin D beginning shortly after birth. Breast milk usually does not provide all the vitamin D a baby needs. What vitamin D does Vitamin D helps your child build strong bones and prevent rickets. Rickets is a condition of softening of […]
FDA: Ebola
The FDA is working to help expedite the development and availability of medical products – such as treatments, vaccines, diagnostic tests, and personal protective equipment – with the potential to help bring Ebola outbreaks under control as quickly as possible. Fast facts FDA’s role The FDA plays a critical role in protecting the U.S. from […]
CDC: Iron for Infants
AT A GLANCE Iron is needed at all stages of your child’s growth and development. It supports brain development and immune function. How much iron babies need varies based on how they are fed. Learn how to make sure your child is getting enough. Iron’s role Iron is a mineral with many functions. It helps […]
FDA: Floods – Key Tips for Consumers About Food and Water Safety
Be Prepared When Flooding Occurs Keep Water Safe Follow these steps to keep your WATER SAFE during and after flooding. How to Boil or Disinfect Water to Make It Safe If the water is cloudy, first filter it through clean cloths, or allow it to settle and then draw off the clear water for boiling/disinfecting. Then, […]
CDC: Cow’s Milk and Milk Alternatives
AT A GLANCE Pasteurized, whole cow’s milk and fortified soy beverages are good sources of vitamin D and calcium for children 12 months and older. Learn more about serving cow’s milk and milk alternatives to your child. Source of vitamin D and calcium Your growing child needs vitamins and minerals such as vitamin D and […]
FDA: Power Outages – Key Tips for Consumers About Food Safety
Be Prepared When the Power Goes Out Once the Power is Restored Source: https://www.fda.gov/food/food-safety-during-emergencies/power-outages-key-tips-consumers-about-food-safety
CDC: Good Nutrition Starts Early
KEY POINTS Introduce fruits and vegetables Children need fruits and vegetables daily for healthy growth and brain development. Early eating experiences can also affect how we eat as we get older. This is why it’s so important to introduce young children to healthy foods, including a variety of fruits and vegetables. To help children grow […]