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National Influenza Vaccination Disparities Partnership, Influential News, April Newsletter, PDF
UPDATED: International Influenza Laboratory Capacity Review Tool
The CDC-APHL International Influenza Laboratory Capacity Review Tool (IILCRT) is a data gathering tool to assess laboratory capabilities and capacities, with an emphasis on influenza diagnostics.
Asleep?
Eight hours is supposed to be the sleep magic number. But researchers say there really is no magic number – that your body knows when it has enough sleep. At the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Dr. Daniel Chapman:
Join Us for an Online Minority Health Townhall
As part of our observation of National Minority Health month, we would like to invite you to participate online in a Minority Health Townhall on Tuesday, April 24th at 12:30 p.m., streamed live from The White House.
The event will be an interactive, open dialogue with stakeholder groups and the media to highlight what the health care law, the Affordable Care Act, is doing to improve the health of racial and ethnic minorities.
Join Us for an Online Minority Health Townhall
As part of our observation of National Minority Health month, we would like to invite you to participate online in a Minority Health Townhall on Tuesday, April 24th at 12:30 p.m., streamed live from The White House.
The event will be an interactive, open dialogue with stakeholder groups and the media to highlight what the health care law, the Affordable Care Act, is doing to improve the health of racial and ethnic minorities.
Fully vaccinated
To help keep kids healthy, parents can keep their children up to date on vaccinations. Being fully vaccinated can help kids prevent a lot of illnesses. At the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Dr. Yabo Beysolow offers some reasons:
Keeping Costs Down While Keeping Quality High
The Affordable Care Act is saving you money through new initiatives like the durable medical equipment competetive bidding program.
Lao People’s Democratic Republic to Launch Seasonal Flu Vaccination Program
Country’s Advancements, Long-term Collaboration with CDC and WHO, and Vaccine Donation from Walgreens Lead to Solid Step Forward in Influenza Prevention
Getting our vitamins
It looks like we’re getting enough of at least some of the vitamins and other nutrients that we need. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention looked at blood and urine samples from participants in a national health and nutrition survey. Researcher Christine Pfeiffer says this means that, for some nutrients, few of us have deficiencies:
Disability, Disparities and the Health Care Law
The health care law is helping people with disabilities get better access to care and better coverage.
Abby-Care: Health Coverage for Young Adults Under 26
Born with a rare congenital disease, Abby tells us of many reasons why she cares so passionately about the new health care law.
Answers to Common Questions about Flu Vaccine Safety (streaming video)
Dr. Claudia Vellozzi with CDC’s Immunization Safety Office answers questions about the safety of flu vaccines. This video is intended for general audiences as well as health care professionals.