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Cold and flu season Temporada de influenza y resfriados

ALERT: Stay healthy this cold and flu season! Learn more

ALERTA: ¡Mantente sano durante esta temporada de influenza y resfriados! Más información

New Website! ¡Nuevo sitio web!

ALERT: We have made the Texas Children’s Health Plan website even easier to use! Click here to learn more.

ALERTA: ¡Ahora el sitio web de Texas Children’s Health Plan es aún más sencillo de usar! Haz clic aquí para más información.

Enfamil shortage updates Escasez de Enfamil Reguline

ALERT: Shortage of Enfamil products until October 31, 2024. Learn more.

ALERTA: Escasez de productos de Enfamil hasta el 31 de octubre de 2024. Más información.

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National Blood Pressure Awareness Month

Blood pressure is the pressure of blood pushing against the walls of your arteries. Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, is the force of your blood against the walls of your blood vessels. Hypertension increases the risk for heart disease and stroke. Sponsored by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and recognized by the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI), National High Blood Pressure Awareness Month raises awareness about the impact of hypertension (healthinsight.org). High Blood Pressure Statistics
1 of 3Adults have high blood pressure.
1 of 3Adults with high blood pressure do not get treatment.
1 of 2Adults with high blood pressure do not have it under control.
  While statistics show that adults are more likely to have hypertension, people of all ages, from birth to teens, can have high blood pressure as well. The American Heart Association recommends that all children have yearly blood pressure measurements in order to allow for early detection and intervention (heart.org).   blood-pressure-chart-graphic   Tips to prevent high blood pressure  
  • Incorporate a healthy diet into your daily living
  • Low sodium intake – Check the nutrition label for areas where sodium may be hidden
  • Exercise at least 30 minutes per day
  • Get at least 8 hours of sleep per night
  • Avoid drinking/smoking
Please check out the American Heart Association’s news release on high blood pressure and COVID-19 here.   Resources:High Blood Pressure Fact SheetHigh Blood Pressure and StrokeDASH Low Sodium Diet