USA.gov -- Inauguration Text Updates; Anti-biotics Cautions -- 1/18/13

Posted:  18 Jan 13

Image description: Marines assigned to the 15th Marine...

01/18/2013 03:00 PM EST

Image description: Marines assigned to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit participate in a team-building water obstacle course at Arta Beach, Djibouti. The unit provides support for maritime security operations.
Photo by Cpl. Richard Sanglap-Heramis, U.S. Marines

Get Real-Time Inauguration Updates via Text

01/18/2013 02:00 PM EST

Get Real-Time Inauguration Updates via Text:If you’re planning to attend the inauguration on Monday, sign up to get text message alerts about road closures, when viewing areas open and close, weather-related concerns and more.
Text INAUGURATION to 888777 to sign up.Standard text message rates apply.
And find more information for ticket holders and attendees online to help you plan your day.

Don't Use Antibiotics to Treat Colds or the Flu

01/18/2013 01:00 PM EST

If you’re suffering from a cold, the flu, or another virus, there are things you can do to help relieve the symptoms, but taking antibiotics will not help. Antibiotics only treat bacterial infections, such as strep throat.
Antibiotic resistance is a serious public health problem that is primarily being caused by the repeated and improper use of antibiotics.
You can help prevent antibiotic resistance by taking these actions:

• Don’t take antibiotics for viral infections, such as colds or the flu.
• If you are prescribed antibiotics for a bacterial infection, take the full course of treatment even if you begin to feel better after a few days.
• If you need to stop taking a course of antibiotics for some reason, discard leftover medication—do not save it for a future illness.
• Do not take antibiotics prescribed for someone else.
• If your healthcare provider determines that you do not have a bacterial infection, ask about ways to relieve your symptoms. Don’t pressure your provider to prescribe antibiotics.

Celebrate the MLK Day of Service

01/18/2013 11:00 AM EST

Celebrate the MLK Day of Service:Monday is the federal holiday in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. The MLK Day of Service encourages Americans to spend the day getting involved in projects to help their local communities.
Find a project near you.

Are You Owed Unclaimed Pension Money?

01/18/2013 10:00 AM EST

Are You Owed Unclaimed Pension Money?:According to the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation more than 38,000 people haven’t claimed pension money they are owed, ranging in amounts from 12 cents to $1 million.
Find out if you’re owed pension money and learn about the process to get your benefits.
Find out if there is other money the government owes you.

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