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MONTHLY HEALTH & WELLNESS NEWSLETTER

AUGUST 2024 EDITION

MONTHLY
RECIPE

BROILED TOMATOES
AND CHEESE
Makes: 3 servings

Drowning Rates on the Rise INGREDIENTS
3 large firm tomatoes
After two decades of decline, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 8 oz. low-fat cottage cheese
(CDC) reports that accidental drowning rates are increasing in the United States. ½ tsp. dried basil
According to the latest data, more than 4,500 people died due to drowning each ⅛ tsp. black pepper
year from 2020–22, which is 500 more individuals per year compared to 2019.
3 Tbsp. breadcrumbs
Drowning has long been the leading cause of death for preschool-age children. Cooking spray
However, it’s important to note that roughly 15% of adults—40 million people—
don’t know how to swim, and more than half of adults have never taken a PREPARATIONS
swimming lesson. The new CDC study found that, in general, many Americans 1. Wash the tomatoes and cut them in half.
lack the skills they need to stay safe in the water. Regardless of age, it’s important 2. Mix the cottage cheese, basil and black pepper.
to learn basic swimming and water safety skills. Check out the infographic below 3. Spread cheese on the tomato halves.
for water safety tips to help prevent drowning. 4. Sprinkle the halves with bread crumbs and spray them with
cooking spray.
Water Safety Tips 5. Spray the broiler pan with cooking spray. Place the prepared
• Learn how to swim. tomatoes on a pan and broil for about 10 minutes.
• Know how to perform CPR.
• Wear life jackets when boating and swimming. NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION
• Avoid alcohol during water activities. (per serving)
• Supervise children around water. Total calories: 127
Total fat: 3 g
Are You Up to Date on Your Immunizations? Protein: 11 g
August is recognized as National Immunization Awareness Month to promote Sodium: 307 mg
the importance of immunizations at all life stages. Vaccination protects against Carbohydrate: 15 g
severe illnesses and complications of vaccine-preventable diseases, including Dietary fiber: 3 g
measles, polio, hepatitis, meningococcal meningitis and COVID-19. Saturated fat: 1 g
Total sugars: 8 g
Vaccinations are so vital that the CDC offers immunization schedules to help
you understand if you or others are up to date on shots:
• Infants and children (birth to age 6)
• Preteens and teens (ages 7-18)
• Adults (ages 19 and older)
• Pregnant women (before, during and after pregnancy)
Talk to your doctor for more information on vaccines or to learn more about
which ones you may need. Source: MyPlate

Zywave, 2024.
This newsletter is for informational purposes only and should not be construed a medical purposes. © 2023 Zywave, Inc. All rights reserved.

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