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World Tuberculosis Day A quarter of the world’s population – nearly 2 billion people – are infected with the TB bacteria and approximately 10 million people become ill each year with the disease. Each year on March 24, CDC joins the global community to observe World Tuberculosis (TB) Day.

 

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Wash Your Hands Handwashing is one of the best ways to protect yourself and your family from getting sick. Learn when and how you should wash your hands to stay healthy. Follow These Steps to Wash Your Hands > en Español >

 

Ladder Safety Each year in the U.S., more than 100 people die and thousands more are injured from ladder-related falls. March is ladder safety month. Learn more about how to prevent extension ladder and step ladder-related fall injuries and deaths.    Tips to Stay Safe When Using a Ladder >
World Water Day Water is one of the planet’s most precious resources. That’s why it’s important to stay aware of the issues surrounding it. World Water Day is observed each year on March 22 to promote the responsible use of water and access to safe water for everyone.   How you can help protect the planet >

 

Spring Weather Spring weather can be unpredictable. When severe weather hits unexpectedly, the risk of injury and weather-related death increases, so planning makes sense. Prepare for storms, floods, and tornadoes as if you know in advance they are coming, because in the spring, they very likely will.   Know How to Prepare For Spring Weather > en Español >
Think. Test. Treat TB. Tuberculosis (TB), or TB disease, is one of the world’s leading infectious disease killers. The bacteria responsible for causing TB can live in the body for years without symptoms.    Am I at risk for TB infection? >

 

Epilepsy and Brain Injury Did you know that traumatic brain injury (TBI) can cause epilepsy and seizures? Learn the signs and how to protect your health.   How To Protect Your Brain from Injury >

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COVID-19 in the U.S.   Know Your COVID-19 Community Level   COVID-19 Community Levels are a new tool to help communities decide what prevention steps to take based on the latest data. Levels can be low, medium, or high and are determined by looking at hospital beds being used, hospital admissions, and the total number of new COVID-19 cases in an area.    Take precautions to protect yourself and others from COVID-19 based on the COVID-19 Community Level in your area.

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