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Health Matters for Women
New from CDC
Breast Cancer AwarenessThe best way to find breast cancer early is with a mammogram. If you are a woman age 50 years or older, be sure to have a screening mammogram every two years.
CDC STD Prevention Conference
The Scientific Program Committee invites papers of high quality in the areas of STD prevention research, program and policy. Abstract submissions are peer-reviewed for scientific content, logical presentation, and current interest of the topic to the scientific community. Abstracts must be submitted electronically no later than Friday, October 25, 2013, 11:59pm, EST. Abstracts sent by mail, fax or email will NOT be accepted.
Prevent Group B Strep App for Obstetric and Neonatal Providers
"Prevent Group B Strep" is a standalone application that provides patient-specific and scenario-specific guidance consistent with the 2010 Guidelines for the Prevention of Perinatal GBS Disease. The app generates customized guidelines based on user input of patient characteristics.
Influenza Vaccination Coverage Among Pregnant Women -- United States, 2012–13 Influenza Season
Influenza vaccination coverage was higher among women reporting both a health-care provider recommendation and offer of influenza vaccination (70.5%) compared with women who received a recommendation but no offer of vaccination (46.3%) and women who received no recommendation (16.1%).
Prevent Cervical Cancer Infographic
This infographic explains how you can help prevent cervical cancer with the right test at the right time.
Protect Yourself from Breast Cancer Infographic
CDC’s “Protect Yourself from Breast Cancer” infographic lists the things that can increase the chance you'll get breast cancer (risk factors).
Updated Information on the Epidemiology of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV) Infection and Guidance for the Public, Clinicians, and Public Health Authorities, 2012–2013
This report summarizes epidemiologic information and provides updates to CDC guidance about patient evaluation, case definitions, travel, and infection control as of September 20, 2013.
Births: Preliminary Data for 2012
The preliminary number of births for the United States in 2012 was 3,952,937, essentially unchanged (not statistically significant) from 2011; the general fertility rate was 63.0 births per 1,000 women age 15-44 years, down only slightly from 2011, after declining nearly 3 percent a year from 2007 through 2010.
Use of Family Planning and Related Medical Services among Women Aged 15–44 in the United States: National Survey of Family Growth, 2006–2010
In 2006–2010, 43 million women aged 15-44 received a family planning or related medical service in the previous 12 months. A Pap test and a pelvic exam were the most common services received by women in the previous year, followed by receipt of a method of birth control.
Inside Knowledge About Gynecologic Cancer
Get the facts about the signs, symptoms, and risk factors of gynecologic cancers. When gynecologic cancers are found early, treatment is most effective.
HPV and Oropharyngeal Cancer Fact Sheet
The same types of HPV that infect the genital areas can infect the mouth and throat. HPV found in the mouth and throat is called “oral HPV.”
HIV Risk among Adult Sex Workers in the United States
Sex work can increase a person’s risk of becoming infected with or transmitting HIV and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs) by engaging in unsafe sexual behaviors and/or substance use.
Why HPV Vaccine is Important to My Family: The Story of a Cervical Cancer Survivor
A young mom’s world is turned upside-down when she’s diagnosed with cervical cancer. Learn what she’s doing to protect her kids from HPV-related cancers.
Health is a Human Right: Race and Place in America Exhibit
Health is a Human Right: Race and Place in America examines some historic challenges of the past 120 years in achieving health equity for all in the U.S. In addition to viewing historic photographs, documents, and objects, visitors can check up on the health of their communities through interactive atlases. Exhibit starts September 28, 2013 and ends January 17, 2014.
Seasonal Flu Vaccine Safety and Pregnant Women Qs & As
Changes in the immune system, heart, and lungs during pregnancy make pregnant women more prone to severe illness from influenza as well as hospitalizations and even death. Pregnant women with influenza also have a greater chance for serious problems for their unborn babies, including premature labor and delivery.
Recommendations Regarding Tobacco Use and Secondhand Smoke Exposure from the Community Preventive Services Task Force
The Community Preventive Services Task Force recommends mass-reach health communication interventions to reduce tobacco use and has posted new information about its systematic review.
Get Vaccinated to Protect You and Your Loved Ones from Flu
Everyone 6 months and older should get an annual flu vaccine. Get vaccinated now so you will be protected all season long.
Alcohol Screening and Brief Intervention
One in 13 women reports drinking alcohol during pregnancy, which can cause fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASDs). Learn about ways to reduce risky drinking.
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