Hints for you

02. Nov, 2010 0 Comments

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November Features on USA.gov
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1. Get a Flu Shot!
2. Turn Clocks Back November 7
3. Veterans Day – November 11
4. Thanksgiving Day – November 25
5. World AIDS Day – December 1
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1. Get a Flu Shot!
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To avoid the fever, body aches, fatigue, and other symptoms that characterize the seasonal flu, get the flu vaccine.

At its best, getting the flu is a miserable experience that passes within a few days or weeks, but at its worst, getting the flu can be fatal. On average, 23,600 people in the U.S. die from flu-related causes each year. The most vulnerable populations include young children, pregnant women, people with underlying health problems, and those who are 65 years and older.

Find a flu vaccine site near you to stay healthy this flu season.

Vacúnese contra la gripe
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2. Turn Clocks Back November 7
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The first Sunday in November marks the end of daylight time, so your mornings will be filled with a little more light and your evenings will grow dark a little sooner.

You probably know the drill, but just as a reminder: turn your clocks back one hour, starting at 2:00am on Sunday, November 7 (Congress established dates for daylight time in the Energy Policy Act of 2005).

Most of the United States observes daylight time, but there are some exceptions, including Hawaii and most of Arizona.
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3. Veterans Day – November 11
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The 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918 marked the unofficial end of World War I. The anniversary of this event—initially named “Armistice Day” and later named “Veterans Day”—gives us a chance to honor America’s veterans. Learn more about the history of this federal holiday.

American veterans can find resources on benefits, health care, career transitions, and other topics on USA.gov.

Feliz Día de los Veteranos
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4. Thanksgiving – November 25
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Gathering together, sharing a meal, and expressing thanks for the good things in life are the hallmarks of Thanksgiving.

To help you enjoy the holiday and minimize your hassles in getting to and from your destination, check out USA.gov’s Thanksgiving page, where you can:
• Find popular American recipes.
• Check the status of U.S. airports.
• Get the basics on cooking a turkey.
• Learn interesting Thanksgiving facts.

Celebre las fiestas
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5. World AIDS Day – December 1
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It’s estimated that 1.2 million Americans are living with HIV, and 20 percent of them don’t know it. That’s approximately a quarter of a million Americans who are going without treatment and potentially infecting others with HIV.

World AIDS Day—observed on December 1—is an opportunity to get educated about HIV/AIDS and to take action. Here are the kinds of actions you can take:

1. Learn the facts about HIV/AIDS.
2. Find an HIV testing site near you and get tested.
3. Reduce your risk of getting infected.
4. If you test positive, get treatment.
5. Help to educate others about HIV/AIDS.