About 1 in 100 children has autism. Characteristics may be detected in early childhood, but autism is often not diagnosed until much later. The abilities and needs of autistic people vary and can evolve over time. While some people with autism can live independently, others have severe disabilities and require life-long care and support.

People infected with RSV usually show symptoms within 4 to 6 days after getting infected.

What is new about flu season post-pandemic? A few things are different for the 2022-2023 influenza (flu) season.

Scientists at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are collaborating with the Massachusetts Department of Public Health to investigate a situation in which a U.S. resident tested positive for monkeypox on May 18 after returning to the U.S. from Canada.

Sometimes, raw fruits and vegetables contain harmful germs that can make you and your family sick, such as Salmonella, E. coli, and Listeria. The safest produce to eat is cooked the next safest is washed. Wash fruits and vegetables under running water—even if you do not plan to eat the peel.

Three COVID-19 vaccines are authorized or approved for use in the United States to prevent COVID-19. Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna (COVID-19 mRNA vaccines) are preferred. You may get Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen COVID-19 vaccine in some situations.

As of December 20, 2021, Omicron has been detected in most states and territories and is rapidly increasing the proportion of COVID-19 cases it is causing.

CDC data showed that in the United States during 2018:

• 1.5 million people were diagnosed with pneumonia in an emergency department.

• Approximately 44,000 people died from pneumonia.

Most of the people affected by pneumonia in the United States are adults. Vaccines and appropriate treatment (like antibiotics and antivirals) could prevent many of these deaths.

COVID-19 Vaccine booster shots are available for the following Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine recipients who completed their initial series at least 6 months ago.

In late June, our 7-day moving average of reported cases was around 12,000. On July 27, the 7-day moving average of cases reached over 60,000. This case rate looked more like the rate of cases we had seen before the vaccine was widely available.

Although lifestyle is a big part, so are family history, age, and race. Learn about what causes type 2 diabetes and how you can help lower your risk.

Information about the characteristics of these variants is rapidly emerging. Scientists are working to learn more about how easily they spread, whether they could cause more severe illness, and whether currently authorized vaccines will protect people against them.

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Learn about What’s New with the Nutrition Facts Label, including details on calories, serving sizes, added sugars, and more.

• Stay home if you are sick.

• Stay at least 6 feet away, both in and out of the water, from people you don’t live with.

• Wear a mask when you are not in the water.

• Wash your hands often and don’t share items with people you don’t live with.

On May 12, 2021, CDC recommended use of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine in people aged 12 years and up based on the safety and efficacy of the vaccine in adolescents following clinical trials. At the time, there was a growing body of evidence that demonstrated the severe health impacts of COVID-19 on adolescents.

• Stay home if you have tested positive for COVID-19 or are waiting on test results, are showing COVID-19 symptoms, or have had a close contact with a person who has tested positive for or who has symptoms of COVID-19.

• Bring your own equipment, like gloves, head gear, helmets, water bottles, and bats, if possible, to limit shared equipment.

• Stay at least 6 feet (about 2 arm lengths) from other players when possible.

• Wear a mask that covers your nose and mouth to help protect yourself and others.

• Clean or sanitize your hands before and after practices, games, and sharing equipment.

• Tell a coach or staff member if you don’t feel well.

Learn about different vaccines.

There are many types of masks you can use to protect yourself and others from getting and spreading COVID-19. When choosing a mask, choose one that fits snugly. Learn more about how to choose a mask that fits well and offers the best protection.