Features: 2012 Library

December

Healthy 2013!
A New Year of Healthy Possibilities
(Published: December 28, 2012)

HIV Awareness
Let's Stop HIV Together Campaign Launches
(Published: December 28, 2012)

Winter Weather
Stay Safe and Healthy in Winter
(Published: December 28, 2012)

2013 Internships
Jump Start Your Future - Apply Today!
(Published: December 24, 2012)

Cancer Atlas
Who Gets Cancer in Your State?
(Published: December 24, 2012)

Commit to Quit
Commit to Quit Smoking in 2013
(Published: December 24, 2012)

Diabetes
Get tips for managing diabetes while traveling.
(Published: December 24, 2012)

Hockey Concussions
Concussion in Winter Sports
(Published: December 24, 2012)

NCHHSTP Atlas
Making CDC Data Interactive
(Published: December 24, 2012)

Norovirus
Norovirus: A Nasty Stomach Bug
(Published: December 24, 2012)

Where's Your Record?
Can't Find Your Vaccination Record?
(Published: December 24, 2012)

Homelessness
National Homeless Persons' Memorial Day
(Published: December 17, 2012)

Women's Health
Women's Health 2012: A Year in Review
(Published: December 17, 2012)

Travel Health Insurance
Traveling Overseas? Consider Getting Insurance
(Published: December 10, 2012)

Healthy Holidays
Twelve Ways to Health for this Holiday Season
(Published: December 3, 2012)

Holiday Food Safety
Holiday Food Safety During Pregnancy
(Published: December 3, 2012)

Lead in Toys
Lead Can Be Found in Some Toys
(Published: December 3, 2012)

November

Disabilities
Health Care for People with Disabilities
(Published: November 30, 2012)

HIV Among Youth
Protecting a Generation
(Published: November 27, 2012)

Brucellosis
Protect Yourself from Brucellosis
(Published: November 26, 2012)

COPD
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
(Published: November 26, 2012)

Fight the flu!
It's not too late to vaccinate!
(Published: November 26, 2012)

HIV Among Youth
Protecting a Generation
(Published: November 26, 2012)

Lung Cancer
You Can Reduce Your Lung Cancer Risk
(Published: November 26, 2012)

Diabetes
November is National Diabetes Month
(Published: November 19, 2012)

Eat Healthy
Managing Diabetes during the Holidays
(Published: November 19, 2012)

Epilepsy Burden
Disparities in Epilepsy Burden
(Published: November 19, 2012)

Family Holidays
Gather and Share Your Family Health History
(Published: November 19, 2012)

Pregnancy and Flu
Pregnant? Get a Flu Shot!
(Published: November 19, 2012)

Turkey Time
Safely Prepare Your Holiday Meal
(Published: November 19, 2012)

Breast Cancer
Breast Cancer Disparities
(Published: November 14, 2012)

Are you at Risk?
26 Million Reasons to Control Diabetes
(Published: November 13, 2012)

Caregiving Tips
Tips to keep caregivers safe and healthy
(Published: November 13, 2012)

Family History
Document Your Family’s Health History
(Published: November 13, 2012)

Green Holidays
Save Energy and Resources This Holiday Season
(Published: November 13, 2012)

Help for Smokers
Pregnant? Learn how to quit smoking.
(Published: November 13, 2012)

Stop Smoking
Free Yourself From Smoking on November 15!
(Published: November 13, 2012)

Study Abroad
Advice for Safe and Healthy Travel for Students
(Published: November 13, 2012)

Parent Engagement
Engaged Parents Have Healthier Adolescents.
(Published: November 9, 2012)

Prevent Pneumonia
November 12 is World Pneumonia Day.
(Published: November 9, 2012)

Epilepsy
November is Epilepsy Awareness Month
(Published: November 7, 2012)

Minority Health
American Indian/Alaska Native Heritage Month
(Published: November 7, 2012)

Pregnancy
Diabetes and Pregnancy
(Published: November 7, 2012)

Premature Birth
National Prematurity Awareness Month
(Published: November 7, 2012)

Prevent Chickenpox
Chickenpox Can Be Serious: Protect Your Childbren
(Published: November 7, 2012)

Save Antibiotics
Mission Critical: Learn How to Preserve Lifesaving Drugs
(Published: November 7, 2012)

October

Global Health Strategy
CDC Global Health Strategy Document
(Published: October 29, 2012)

Happy Halloween!
Have a happy, safe, and healthy Halloween
(Published: October 29, 2012)

Prevent Mumps
Be Sure Your Child Is Fully Immunized
(Published: October 29, 2012)

The Race to Eradicate Polio
CDC's Ongoing Fight Against Polio
(Published: October 29, 2012)

World Stroke Day
October 29 is World Stroke Day
(Published: October 29, 2012)

CDC Detectives Respond to Disease Outbreaks
CDC Disease Detectives Respond 24/7 to Global Public Health Threats
(Published: October 22, 2012)

Lead Poisoning
National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week 2012
(Published: October 22, 2012)

VFR Travelers
Visiting Friends or Relatives Overseas
(Published: October 22, 2012)

World Polio Day
CDC highlights polio eradication work around the globe.
(Published: October 22, 2012)

Cancer Data
Supporting Cancer Registries for 20 Years
(Published: October 15, 2012)

Homelessness and TB
Homelessness is a risk factor for TB.
(Published: October 15, 2012)

Prevent Strep Throat
Possible Strep Throat? Get Tested.
(Published: October 15, 2012)

Spina Bifida
October is spina bifida awareness month.
(Published: October 15, 2012)

Travel with Pets
Preparation is key when you travel internationally with your pet.
(Published: October 15, 2012)

Youth Violence
Striving to reduce youth violence everywhere
(Published: October 15, 2012)

ADHD
ADHD: Current Research
(Published: October 9, 2012)

Domestic Violence
Prevent domestic violence in your community
(Published: October 9, 2012)

Global Handwashing
Global Handwashing Day 2012
(Published: October 9, 2012)

Healthy Schools
Training Tools for Healthy Schools
(Published: October 9, 2012)

HIV and Latinos
National Latino AIDS Awareness Day
(Published: October 9, 2012)

Novel Coronavirus
Novel Coronavirus Identified in 2 Adults
(Published: October 9, 2012)

World Arthritis Day
World Arthritis Day is October 12th
(Published: October 9, 2012)

Outbreak: Meningitis
Meningitis Cases Reported Across Several States
(Published: October 5, 2012)

Teen Drivers
New CDC Report on Teen Drinking and Driving
(Published: October 2, 2012)

Breast Cancer
Mammograms Can Find Breast Cancer Early
(Published: October 1, 2012)

Depression
Dealing with Depression and Anxiety
(Published: October 1, 2012)

Disabilities
Breast Cancer and Women with Disabilities
(Published: October 1, 2012)

Got Mice?
Seal, Trap, and Clean Up
(Published: October 1, 2012)

Hepatitis C
New Hepatitis C Testing Recommendations
(Published: October 1, 2012)

SIDS
October is SIDS Awareness Month
(Published: October 1, 2012)

September

Active Aging!
Older Adults Involved During Active Aging Week
(Published: September 24, 2012)

Burden of Rabies
Learn how to help prevent rabies.
(Published: September 24, 2012)

Food Deserts Explained
Eating Healthy Inside a Food Desert
(Published: September 24, 2012)

HIV Awareness
National Gay Men’s HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
(Published: September 24, 2012)

Test Your Knowledge
Health and Safety Quizzes and Tools
(Published: September 24, 2012)

World Heart Day
World Heart Day 2012: Women and Children at Risk
(Published: September 24, 2012)

World Rabies Day
Learn how you can prevent and control rabies.
(Published: September 24, 2012)

Contest Winners
Safer Lens Video Contest Winners
(Published: September 17, 2012)

Fotonovela
Three Friends Unite to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes
(Published: September 17, 2012)

Heart Disease
Genomics and Heart Disease
(Published: September 17, 2012)

Minority Health
Celebrate Hispanic/Latino Heritage Month!
(Published: September 17, 2012)

Museum Day Live
CDC Participates in Smithsonian's Museum Day
(Published: September 17, 2012)

Preventing Falls
How to Prevent Falls and Stay Independent
(Published: September 17, 2012)

9/11/2001
CDC before and after September 11, 2001.
(Published: September 11, 2012)

Cholesterol
Cholesterol Education Month
(Published: September 10, 2012)

Get a Flu Vaccine
Flu Season is Here—It’s Time to Get Vaccinated
(Published: September 10, 2012)

Inside Knowledge
Get the Facts about Gynecologic Cancer
(Published: September 10, 2012)

World Suicide Day
World Suicide Day is September 10th
(Published: September 10, 2012)

Team Up. Pressure Down
If you have high blood pressure you are at risk for a heart attack or stroke.
(Published: September 5, 2012)

Blood Pressure
Getting Blood Pressure Under Control: Many Missed Opportunities
(Published: September 4, 2012)

Dry Pet Food
Tips to Prevent a Salmonella,; Infection from Dry Pet Food.
(Published: September 4, 2012)

Hajj 2012
Staying Healthy in the Crowd
(Published: September 4, 2012)

Prostate Cancer
Make an Informed Decision About Screening
(Published: September 4, 2012)

August

Alcohol During Pregnancy
Drinking alcohol during pregnancy can cause FASDs.
(Published: August 31, 2012)

Be Ready!
September is National Preparedness Month.
(Published: August 31, 2012)

Sickle Cell
September is Sickle Cell Awareness Month.
(Published: August 31, 2012)

Is It Pink Eye?
Pink Eye: Usually Mild and Easy to Treat
(Published: August 27, 2012)

Kids and Rabies
Teach Kids About Animals and Rabies.
(Published: August 27, 2012)

MRSA
Recognize and Prevent MRSA Infections.
(Published: August 27, 2012)

Newborn Screening
Newborn Screening Can Help Prevent Problems
(Published: August 27, 2012)

Safe Schools
Safe Youth. Safe Schools.
(Published: August 27, 2012)

Vaccines for Children
Program Offers Vaccines for Uninsured Children
(Published: August 27, 2012)

Back to School
Diabetes and Kids
(Published: August 20, 2012)

College Health
Health and Safety Tips for College Students
(Published: August 20, 2012)

Concussion
Prevent and Prepare for Concussions in School
(Published: August 20, 2012)

Animal Exhibits
Stay Healthy at Animal Exhibits This Summer
(Published: August 13, 2012)

Road Safety Abroad
Road Safety During International Travel
(Published: August 13, 2012)

Vaccines for School
Keep your school age kids up-to-date on vaccines
(Published: August 13, 2012)

More Adults Walking 
Walk to Get More Physical Activity and for Health.
(Published: August 7, 2012)

Cancer Care
Reducing Disparities in Access to Cancer Care
(Published: August 6, 2012)

Kids and Tobacco
Protect Your Children From Tobacco Addiction
(Published: August 6, 2012)

Preteen Vaccines
Vaccines protect preteens and teens from disease.
(Published: August 6, 2012)

Sharing CDC’s 24/7 Message
Sharing CDC’s 24/7 Message through Ambassadors
(Published: August 6, 2012)

July

Girlfriends Day!
Girlfriends…for a Healthy Life
(Published: July 30, 2012)

Mosquitoes
Mosquitoes can make you sick
(Published: July 30, 2012)

Prevent Shingles
Get Vaccinated against Shingles
(Published: July 30, 2012)

Adventure Travel
Learn how to stay healthy and safe on your next adventure
(Published: July 23, 2012)

CDC Works 24/7
CDC: Saving Lives and Protecting People
(Published: July 23, 2012)

Diabetes and Heat
Diabetes Care Critical in Heat, Emergencies
(Published: July 23, 2012)

Home Canning
Home Canning: Protect Yourself from Botulism.
(Published: July 23, 2012)

Hepatitis
World Hepatitis Day.
(Published: July 23, 2012)

Rabies
Protect Your Family from Rabies
(Published: July 23, 2012)

Fragile X
Fragile X Syndrome: One Mother’s Story.
(Published: July 16, 2012)

Group B Strep
Pregnant? Get GBS test at 35-37 weeks.
(Published: July 16, 2012)

MH Video Contest
Million Hearts™ Caregiver Video Contest
(Published: July 16, 2012)

Prevent Cancer
Cancer Prevention Starts in Childhood.
(Published: July 16, 2012)

Children & Health
Get your child on track to healthy living.
(Published: July 9, 2012)

Concussion
Teaming Up to Protect Young Athletes
(Published: July 9, 2012)

Hurricane Readiness
Key Facts about Hurricane Readiness
(Published: July 9, 2012)

Immunization
Immunization. The Power to Protect.
(Published: July 9, 2012)

Summer Outdoor Safety
It's summertime and that means it's a good time to enjoy the warm weather.
(Published: July 9, 2012)

Wildfire Safety
Learn How Wildfire Smoke Can Affect Health
(Published: July 9, 2012)

Methadone Overdoses
Rx Painkillers: Methadone Linked to 5,000 Deaths
(Published: July 3, 2012)

Be Tobacco-Free
Declare Independence From Tobacco Use.
(Published: July 2, 2012)

Extreme Heat
Keep Your Cool in Hot Weather
(Published: July 2, 2012)

Hemochromatosis
Hemochromatosis: Online Training.
(Published: July 2, 2012)

Lepospirosis
Risk in Outdoor Activities.
(Published: July 2, 2012)

Tetanus
Protect You and Your Child from Tetanus.
(Published: July 2, 2012)

June

CDC's iPad "App"
Download CDC’s App On Your iPad.
(Published: June 27, 2012)

Adult Immunizations
Adults Need Immunizations Too.
(Published: June 25, 2012)

Healthy Pets and People
Reduce your risk of infections from your pets.
(Published: June 25, 2012)

Healthy Schools
Training Tools for Healthy Schools.
(Published: June 25, 2012)

National HIV Testing Day
CDC recommends everyone ages 13-64 be tested for HIV at least once.
(Published: June 25, 2012)

Prevention Council
National Prevention Council Action Plan Released.
(Published: June 25, 2012)

CMV Infection
CMV Infection: Protect Your Baby.
(Published: June 21, 2012)

Tuberculosis (TB)
Learn to Recognize TB Signs and Symptoms.
(Published: June 18, 2012)

Necrotizing Fasciitis
Necrotizing fasciitis is a very rare disease.
(Published: June 18, 2012)

Cancer and Men
Men Can Lower Their Cancer Risk.
(Published: June 18, 2012)

Motorcycle Safety
Universal Helmet Laws Increase Helmet Use, Save Money.
(Published: June 18, 2012)

E. coli Infection
Learn About E.coli Infection.
(Published: June 10, 2012)

Be Smoke-Free
Dads: Be a Smoke-Free Role Model.
(Published: June 11, 2012)

Men’s Health
Tips for Men to Live a Safe and Healthy Life.
(Published: June 11, 2012)

Elder Abuse
Working to prevent elder maltreatment.
(Published: June 11, 2012)

Sickle Cell Trait
Sickle Cell Trait.
(Published: June 11, 2012)

Summertime Tips!
Have a safe and healthy summer.
(Published: June 11, 2012)

2011 Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) Results
Data from the 2011 Youth Risk Behavior Surveys.
(Published: June 7, 2012)

2012 Olympic Games
Healthy Travel to the 2012 Olympic Games.
(Published: June 4, 2012)

New Video Contest
Enter the Safer Lens Video Contest.
(Published: June 4, 2012)

Stop Ticks!
Prevent diseases caused by ticks—steps to take.
(Published: June 4, 2012)

Tourette Syndrome
Tourette Syndrome: Overcoming the Odds.
(Published: June 4, 2012)