Polio is a crippling and potentially fatal infectious disease. There is no cure, but there are safe and effective vaccines. Therefore, the strategy to eradicate polio is based on preventing infection by immunizing every child to stop transmission and ultimately make the world polio free.

Ticket for Two - International travel during pregnancy - by Stacie Dunkle

Shivering is an important first sign that the body is losing heat. Keep warm by dressing in wool, silk, or polypropylene inner layers - these fabrics hold in more body heat than cotton.

CDC Situation Awareness - Foodborne Outbreak Syndication

New message on the administering Tdap during pregnancy.

Be Prepared For All Natural Disasters

Winter Weather Preparedness Means More than Just Grabbing Your Coat - by Ali S. Khan

Chainsaws can be very dangerous. Follow the instructions in the manual to safely operate the equipment. Wear protective equipment and never cut above your waist.

Always use portable generators, camp stoves, barbecue and charcoal grills outside and 25 feet away from windows, doors, and vents to prevent deadly CO poisoning.

Don't Feed The Animals - by Ali S. Khan

Make sure that you have a battery-powered or hand-cranked radio available to receive official instructions and updates from local authorities if the power goes out.

Make plans in advance to secure your home. Protect your windows by installing storm shutters or board up windows with plywood.

In MOST situations, you will reduce your chance of injury from falling objects (and even building collapse) if you immediately: Drop! Cover! Hold On!

Bring rubber boots, rubber gloves and goggles with you when you evacuate. They will protect you from contaminated flood waters when you return after the storm.

COCA Email Updates: September 12 - October 11, 2011

CDC has a fun new way of teaching the importance of emergency preparedness. Our new graphic novel, "Preparedness 101: Zombie Pandemic" demonstrates the importance of being prepared in an entertaining way that people of all ages will enjoy. Readers follow Todd, Julie, and their dog Max as a strange new disease begins spreading, turning ordinary people into zombies.

If the power goes out, turn off major appliances to reduce power surge when electricity is restored.

DragonKhan. - by Blog Administrator

Wildfires: What YOU Need to Know. - by Blog Administrator

A Time to Remember - by Captain Tracee Treadwell