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Give the Gift of Health and Safety: Healthy Living Holiday Tips
The holidays are a time to celebrate, give thanks, and reflect. Give
the gift of health and safety to yourself and others this holiday
season by paying special attention to your health. To get started on
your new year’s resolution early; follow these holiday tips and start living a healthier lifestyle.
Learn more about healthy living.
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- Make healthy food choices and prepare food safely. Remember these simple steps: wash hands and surfaces often, avoid cross-contamination, cook foods to proper temperatures, and refrigerate promptly.
- Don't drink and drive or let others drink and drive. Holiday cheer can raise many glasses, but remember, whenever anyone drives drunk, they put everyone on the road in danger.
- Ensure your travel is healthy and safe. Whether you're traveling across town or around the world, pack a travel health kit and talk with your doctor about how to stay healthy and safe before, during, and after your trip.
Learn more about healthy living.
Selected Quotes
“During the holidays,
we’re often cooking bigger meals for more people than we’re used to.
That’s why it’s particularly important to remember and follow the food
safety steps: cook, separate, clean and chill during this time of year.
Foodborne illnesses are at the very least unpleasant, but they can also
be dangerous.”
- Dr. Barbara Mahon, Deputy Chief, Enteric Diseases Epidemiology Branch, US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Dr. Barbara Mahon, Deputy Chief, Enteric Diseases Epidemiology Branch, US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
“This a wonderful time
of year where friends, family, and co-workers come together to
celebrate. Unfortunately, alcohol is often involved, and drinking and
driving may occur. Drinking and driving is a public health concern with
far–reaching effects. Be safe on the roads, don't drink and drive or let
others drink and drive.”
- Linda C. Degutis, Dr.P.H., M.S.N., director of CDC’s National Center for Injury Prevention and Control
- Linda C. Degutis, Dr.P.H., M.S.N., director of CDC’s National Center for Injury Prevention and Control
“Airports can be
especially busy during the holiday season with travelers flying home to
see loved ones. This often involves close contact in crowded
surroundings, which may lead to illness or injury that can ruin your
trip. CDC wants your holiday travel experience to be healthy, safe, and
memorable. Talk with your doctor about how to stay healthy and safe
before, during, and after your trip.”
- Captain Gary Brunette, MD, MS, Branch Chief, Travelers' Health, National Center for Emerging Zoonotic and Infectious Diseases
- Captain Gary Brunette, MD, MS, Branch Chief, Travelers' Health, National Center for Emerging Zoonotic and Infectious Diseases
Related Links
- Twelve Health and Safety Tips for the Holidays
- The 12 Ways to Health Holiday Song
- The 12 Ways to Health Holiday Health-e-Card
- Holiday Health and Safety Tips
- Holiday Food Safety During Pregnancy
- Flu-Free, Healthy Travel this Winter
- Get Your Flu Vaccine: Stay Healthy This Flu Season!
- Managing Diabetes During the Holidays
- Save Energy and Resources This Holiday Season
- Gather and Share Your Family Health History
- Winter Weather
CDC Resources:
- Food Safety
- Food Safety is a CDC Winnable Battle
- Salmonella is a Sneaky Germ: Seven Tips for Safer Eating
- Division of Foodborne, Waterborne, and Environmental Diseases
- Motor Vehicle Safety
- National Center for Injury Prevention and Control
- CDC Travelers’ Health
- Your Survival Guide to Safe and Healthy Travel
- Destination-Based Travelers’ Health Information
- Yellow Book
- Pregnancy and Flu
- Handwashing
Additional Resources:
Contact Information
Graphics/Charts
Multimedia
Health-e-Cards
Podcast
- The 12 Ways to Health Holiday Song [3:13 minutes]
- Twelve Holiday Health and Safety Tips Podcast (2007) [3:40 minutes]
- The Three P’s of Safe and Healthy Travel [5:10 minutes]
- Tres consejos para un viaje sano y salvo [5:34 minutos]
- Drinking and Driving – What You Need to Know [1:15 minutes]
- Drinking and Driving – What You Need to Know [PSA - 0:60 seconds]
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