HHS forges unprecedented partnership to combat antimicrobial resistance
Antibiotic resistance is one of the greatest threats to modern health, affecting 2 million people every year. The Combating Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria Biopharmaceutical Accelerator, or CARB-X, was created to help address the threat of antibiotic resistance. CARB-X is one of the world’s largest public-private partnerships focused on preclinical discovery and development of new antimicrobial products. Learn More >>
From the ASPR Blog: An Opportunity for Sharing Information about Cyber Attacks
Cyber attacks against the healthcare & public health sector are on the rise. Criminal cyber attacks against health care organizations are up 125 percent compared to five years ago, replacing employee negligence and lost or stolen laptops as the top cause of health care data breaches. So ASPR & ONC are teaming up to increase information sharing among health organizations so they can better protect vital data. Learn More >>
FEMA Mobile App: Putting Preparedness in your Pocket
When a disaster strikes or is on the way, having the right information at your fingertips can help keep you safe and healthy. The FEMA Mobile App puts NOAA weather alerts, maps of disaster resources, and emergency safety information in the palm of your hand. Traveling this summer? The FEMA Mobile App gives you safety tips and preparedness reminders so you can be prepared wherever the road takes you this summer! Learn More >>
Traveling? Heading to the Olympic Games? Be sure to fight the bite!
If you are traveling to the Olympic Games or another area with Zika, wear insect repellent, long-sleeved shirts and long pants, and use clothing and gear treated with permethrin. Stay in places with air conditioning and window and door screens, or use a bed net if you’re sleeping outdoors. Bugs, including mosquitoes, ticks, and some flies, can spread many different diseases. Learn More>>
Protect your community from Zika! What to do after your trip
When you get home from your trip, be sure to take precautions that can protect your community from Zika – even if you don’t feel sick. Take steps to prevent mosquito bites for 3 weeks after visiting an area with Zika so that you do not spread Zika to the mosquitoes in your area. Pregnant travelers returning from an area with Zika can be tested for Zika. If you develop a fever with a rash, joint pain, or red eyes, talk to your doctor immediately and tell him or her about your travel. Learn More >>
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