Category: public health
Food Preservation: Home Canning Safety
Many people discovered new hobbies during the pandemic. Some learned to bake bread. Others took up knitting and crocheting. Still others found self-care in gardening and preserving the literal fruits—and vegetables—of their labors. Food preservation is an excellent way to extend the shelf life of produce, meats, and seafood, and add to your emergency food Read More >
Posted on by Leave a commentBe Prepared for a Day at the Beach
Millions of people in the U.S. have been vaccinated against COVID-19 and are resuming normal activities like going to the beach without a mask.(1) Be prepared for a day at the beach. Take steps to protect your skin and eyes from the sun, avoid heat-related illness, and stay healthy and safe during your visit. Know Read More >
Posted on by Leave a commentGet Involved: Donate Blood. Save Lives.
June 14 is World Blood Donor Day. The nation’s blood supply needs your help. Donating blood is a simple, safe way to get involved and help save lives in your community. Why donate? Think of the nation’s blood supply like the gasoline in a car’s fuel tank. The supply of blood must be refilled regularly Read More >
Posted on by 1 CommentA Shared Approach to Preventing Opioid Overdoses
The COVID-19 pandemic has posed unique challenges to most Americans, but the pressures experienced by some people who use drugs have been particularly severe. Provisional data indicate that opioid overdoses have increased during the pandemic, but preventing overdose is possible. There are specific actions that we can take to save lives. Spot the signs of Read More >
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June is National Pet Preparedness Month. Raising farm animals can bring lots of joy and is a great learning opportunity for families. However, they can have special needs when it comes to preparing for emergencies. Their owners should make sure they have a plan before a disaster happens. Plan ahead to keep animals safe Plan Read More >
Posted on by 3 CommentsVolunteers Prepare for Another Season of Disaster Response, Relief Work
This student-authored post is published by CPR in partnership with Medill News Service and the Northwestern University Medill School of Journalism, Media, Integrated Marketing Communications. The views and opinions expressed in this article are the author’s own and do not necessarily reflect the views, policies, or positions of CPR or CDC. American Red Cross volunteer Gaenor Speed Read More >
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