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H1N1: What you can do to stay healthy
Situation Update:
Each week CDC analyzes information about influenza disease activity in the United States and publishes findings of key flu indicators in a report called FluView. During the week of August 16-22, 2009, a review of these key indicators found that influenza activity is either stable, or is increasing in some areas. Activity appears to be increasing in the Southeast based on influenza-like illness data reported by health care providers. Below is a summary of the most recent key indicators: Learn More »
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What You Can Do to Stay Healthy:
- Stay informed. This website will be updated regularly as information becomes available.
- Influenza is thought to spread mainly person-to-person through coughing or sneezing of infected people.
- Take everyday actions to stay healthy.
- Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it.
- Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze. Alcohol-based hands cleaners are also effective.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs spread that way.
- Stay home if you get sick. CDC recommends that you stay home from work or school and limit contact with others to keep from infecting them.
- Follow public health advice regarding school closures, avoiding crowds and other social distancing measures.
- Find healthy ways to deal with stress and anxiety.
- Call 1-800-CDC-INFO for more information.
For more information, visit the CDC's H1N1 Web site »
CNN Health: Dr. Gupta offers advice to parents on H1N1
What’s on Tap – Wednesday September 2, 2009
Here are the big stories on the agenda today:
- Could President Obama be getting set to ditch the controversial public option part of his health care plan? It was originally billed as the best way to drive down health care costs. The president is reportedly planning a speech to lay out the specifics of the changes, and what they could mean for your costs, and your monthly bills. We’re live at the White House with the scoop.
- And the California wildfires now burning dangerously close to Los Angeles. There are new mandatory evacuation orders in effect. And new worries about wind making the efforts to fight it even tougher. It's already torched an area the size of Chicago. Our Rob Marciano is live on the front lines.
- There's a neighbor who calls her, the "real monster" in the Jaycee Dugan abduction case. What was Philip Garrido's wife doing all those years, while a child was living in captivity in her backyard? Nancy Garrido's lawyer will be with us live to tell us her part, in the 18 year horror story.
- “Educating America.” Imagine in this economy, saying "no" to a raise. We found some teachers at one Maryland charter school doing exactly that. And they're fighting their own teachers' union, so the kids don’t pay.
We Listen – Your comments 9/1/2009
Editor's Note: SATs remained the hot topic for Tuesday’s "American Morning" viewers, who did not anticipate such testing to end. Others did not believe testing was an indicator of future success.
- Joshua: I have been a full-time SAT professional for 10 years, having spent years with a cooperate company and years as a high-end Los Angeles tutor. I am thankful that CNN is taking a serious look at the test; however, there was a fair amount of misinformation and error by omission in today's broadcast. First of all, the ACT is poised to overtake the SAT nationally in number of test takers this year. The differences go WELL beyond region, and students should know that every 4-year school in America accepts either test. And while I see the commercial appeal of shedding light on the seedy underbelly of the test prep world, cuts in high school budgets, which often have devastating impacts on college counseling offices, are leaving students SERIOUSLY unprepared for the testing process, which, while hardly perfect, is not going anywhere anytime soon... and telling students that 800 schools are SAT optional is, sadly but truly, misleading. I'm looking forward to the rest of your story... I am a loyal CNN watcher and would be happy to share the high-end tutor prospective with my favorite news network. Thanks again.
- Stephanie: Why does our media focus only on the higher education process in the USA? We are loosing an international battle over the education of our young and future leaders. Over seas children are subjected to more intense tests in preparation for higher education and spend more per capita on studying for tests than we do in the USA. Why are we looking to soften our countries standards and weaken our children, by making testing organizations out as enemies and suggesting to adults and children that stress and hard work studying are not virtues we as americans treasure?
How do you feel about ending SATs as a measure for entrance into a university or college? Is there a better indicator for success? What do you think: considering the College Board (the organization that develops the test) is a non-profit organization, are senior executives earning salaries appropriate or excessive?
Families of hikers held in Iran await news
(CNN) - Relatives of three American hikers detained in Iran are still waiting for news about their loved ones.
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More than a month has passed since Iranian authorities detained Shane Bauer, Sarah Shourd and Josh Fattal after they strayed into Iran - by accident, a friend and relatives say - while hiking in northern Iraq.
Their relatives in the United States have heard nothing about their fate, they said Tuesday on CNN's "American Morning."
"We know they're being detained in Iran. Beyond that, we haven't heard anything from them," said Nora Shourd, the mother of Sarah Shourd.
The waiting takes a toll.
"It's just very difficult," said Alex Fattal, Josh Fattal's brother. "Each day feels like a month.
"It's a long time - each hour, each day - to not know under what conditions Josh, Shane and Sarah are being held and if they're OK."
The hikers' relatives said they hope the Iranian government lets Swiss diplomats visit the hikers. The Swiss government represents U.S. interests in Iran. The U.S. and Iran have not had diplomatic relations since the American hostage crisis of 1979.
Nationwide ban on texting while driving?
Recent studies have shown that texting and driving can be a dangerous – even deadly – mix. Now a highway safety group has done a "180" and joined the growing chorus for a nationwide ban on texting while driving. CNN's Jason Carroll reports.
Garrido investigated for more kidnappings
Police in two San Francisco Bay-area cities are investigating whether other disappearances can be linked to the man suspected of keeping Jaycee Dugard captive behind his house for 18 years. One involves Michaela Garecht, who disappeared in 1988 when she was just 9-years-old. Her mother, Sharon Murch, spoke to John Roberts on "American Morning" Tuesday.
Full story: California police look at other disappearances
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