| MMWR Early Release Vol. 64, Early Release February 3, 2015 |
| In this report |
| Vital Signs: Disparities in Nonsmokers’ Exposure to Secondhand Smoke — United States, 1999–2012 David M. Homa, PhD, Linda J. Neff, PhD, Brian A. King, PhD, et al. MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep 2015;64(Early Release):1-7 Exposure to secondhand smoke causes disease and death in nonsmoking children and adults. CDC examined National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey data from 1999–2012 to assess secondhand smoke exposure among the nonsmoking population aged ≥3 years. |
| Outbreaks of Avian Influenza A (H5N2), (H5N8), and (H5N1) Among Birds — United States, December 2014–January 2015 Michael A. Jhung, MD, Deborah I. Nelson, PhD. MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep 2015;64(Early Release):1 During December 15, 2014–January 16, 2015, the U.S. Department of Agriculture received 14 reports of birds infected with Asian-origin, highly pathogenic avian influenza A (HPAI) (H5N2), (H5N8), and (H5N1) viruses. These reports represent the first reported infections with these viruses in U.S. wild or domestic birds. |
Spread the Word: It’s Brain Injury Awareness Month
Spread the Word: It’s Brain Injury Awareness Month Help CDC and others continue to support Brain Injury Awareness Month this March on social media. CDC’s research and programs work to prevent traumatic brain injury (TBI) and help people recognize, respond, and recover if a TBI occurs. Those who survive a TBI can face effects that last a few days, or the rest of their lives. TBI not only affects individuals, it can have lasting effects on families and communities. Everyone is at risk for a TBI, especially children and older adults. Throughout the month of March there are targeted activities that can help amplify our voices in support of brain injury awareness. Join us in the following: Thunderclap: Use your Facebook or Twitter account to join our social media Thunderclap for #BIAMonth to spread concussion and TBI awareness further, louder, and together. Encourage others to join by sharing your post. Bring awareness to kids and communities that #BrainSafet...
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