Public-health emergency planning, response updates, and disaster-related health guidance.
If you think someone is overdosing on opioids, do not wait to see if they wake up. Updated U.S. first-aid guidance says to call 911, give naloxone if available, support breathing, start CPR if the person is not breathing normally, and stay until help arrives.
Measles detection is getting faster in 2026 through wastewater signals, travel-linked investigations, and county-level tracking. Here is what those tools can do, what they cannot do, and what families should do now.
A March 4, 2026 FDA update says families should use standard choking first aid first, not reach for a suction device. Here’s how to recognize severe choking and what to do for adults, children, and infants.
CDC reported 1,575 confirmed U.S. measles cases and 16 outbreaks as of March 26, 2026. Here’s what outbreak preparedness looks like now, and what families can do.
Most bee, wasp, hornet, and fire ant stings are mild—but some can trigger life-threatening allergic reactions. Here’s how to tell the difference, when to use epinephrine, and how families can prepare before peak outdoor season.
Sepsis is a medical emergency that can develop from common infections. Here’s what current CDC guidance says about who’s at risk, which symptoms require urgent care, and how families can reduce their risk.
If an adult suddenly collapses and isn’t breathing normally, call 911 and start chest compressions immediately. Here’s what current U.S. guidance says about hands-only CPR, when to use it, and how early action can save lives.
Wildfire smoke is affecting air quality far beyond fire zones. Here’s how PM2.5 harms the lungs and heart, how to use the Air Quality Index (AQI) on AirNow, and what CDC and OSHA recommend to protect families and outdoor workers.
A practical, evidence-based checklist for U.S. households to prepare for respiratory virus season and disasters that interrupt care, based on CDC and federal emergency guidance.
From severe storms to infectious disease outbreaks, emergencies can disrupt daily life with little warning. Here’s what U.S. public health agencies recommend every household should know and do now.
As extreme heat and wildfire smoke increasingly affect U.S. communities, federal agencies are updating guidance for worker safety. Here’s what employees and families should understand about heat illness, air quality, and workplace protections.
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