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Photo:Chick
Baby Birds
Salmonella Risk from Baby Birds at Easter
(Page last reviewed: April 6, 2009)
(Published: April 6, 2009)
Photo: A woman on a boat
Boating Safety
Be Safe and Enjoy Yourself on the Water
(Page last reviewed: May 11, 2009)
(Published: May 16, 2008)
Photo: Students
Connectedness
Help Young People Feel More Connected to Their School
(Page last reviewed: March 30, 2009)
(Published: March 30, 2009)
Photo: A tape measure and blue prints
Design & Safety
Prevent Work-related Hazards through Design
(Page last reviewed: November 24, 2008)
(Published: November 24, 2008)
Photo: A hiker
Go Smoke Free!
World No Tobacco Day 2009
(Page last reviewed: May 27, 2009)
(Published: May 27, 2009)
Photo: Weights
Grow Stronger
Strengthening Activities and Older Adults
(Page last reviewed: August 10, 2009)
(Updated: August 10, 2009)
Photo: A woman
Handling Stress
Tips for Coping With Stress
(Page last reviewed: November 6, 2009)
(Published: May 18, 2009)
Photo: A mother with baby
Healthy Swimming
Healthy Swimming All Year Long
(Page last reviewed: September 8, 2009)
(Published: September 8, 2009)
Photo: A girl in a swimming pool
Healthy Swimming
Avoiding Germs in Swimming Pools
(Page last reviewed: June 2, 2008)
(Published: June 2, 2008)
Photo: A man swimming
Healthy Swimming
Recreational Water Illness Prevention Week
(Page last reviewed: May 18, 2009)
(Published: May 14, 2009)
Photo: Family in home
Home Safety Month
Preventing Child Injuries During Home Safety Month
(Page last reviewed: June 16, 2009)
(Published: June 16, 2009)
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MRSA in Schools
Infections in Healthcare Settings
(Page last reviewed: October 19, 2007)
(Published: October 19, 2007)
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Preventing Suicide
Suicide Results in More than 32,000 Deaths Each Year
(Page last reviewed: September 8, 2009)
(Published: September 8, 2008)
Photo: A hiker
Outdoor Safety
Be Prepared, Stay Safe, Have Fun
(Page last reviewed: November 24, 2008)
(Published: November 24, 2008)
Photo: A man and woman
Pregnant Don’t Smoke
Learn Why and How to Quit for Good
(Page last reviewed: November 10, 2008)
(Published: November 12, 2007)
Photo: A woman thinking
Preventing Suicide
Suicide Results in More than 33,000 Deaths Each Year
(Page last reviewed: September 8, 2009)
(Published: September 8, 2009)
Photo: A reptile
Reptiles and Salmonella
Popular Pet Reptiles Can Carry Salmonella
(Page last reviewed: October 22, 2007)
(Published: October 22, 2007)
Photo: Two students
Safe Schools
Put Safety on Your Back-to-School List
(Page last reviewed: August 24, 2009)
(Published: August 24, 2009)
Photo: A infant in safety seat
Safety Seats
Keep Kids Safe – Every Trip, Every Time
(Page last reviewed: September 14, 2009)
(Published: September 22, 2008)
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Salmonella Saintpaul
Outbreak Investigation Involving Raw Alfalfa Sprouts
(Page last reviewed: May 25, 2009)
(Published: April 27, 2009)
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Salmonella
Multi-state Outbreak Investigation
(Published: January 9, 2009)
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Salmonella
June 2007 investigation of Salmonella Wandsworth
(Published: June 28, 2007)
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Salmonella
Recent Outbreak Involves Dry Pet Food
(Published: September 4, 2007)
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Salmonella Saintpaul
Multistate Outbreak Involving Raw Tomatoes
(Published: June 9, 2008)
Photo: Global Map
Sanitation
World Water Day is March 22nd
(Page last reviewed: March 16, 2009)
(Published: March 17, 2008)
Photo: A young girl outside
School Asthma
Create Asthma-Friendly Schools
(Page last reviewed: May 26, 2008)
(Published: May 26, 2008)
Photo: A student eating lunch
School Nutrition
Promoting Healthier Foods and Beverages in U.S. Schools
(Page last reviewed: October 13, 2009)
(Published: October 13, 2009)
Photo: Young girl
Secondhand Smoke
22 Million Children Exposed to Secondhand Smoke
(Page last reviewed: September 18, 2007)
(Published: September 18, 2007)
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Secondhand Smoke
Avoid tobacco smoke at home and at work
(Page last reviewed: July 3, 2007)
(Published: June 25, 2007)
Photo: A woman reading supliment informaiton
Selenium Poisoning
Selenium in Diet Supplements
(Published: April 17, 2008)
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Sexual Health Data
New Report Highlights Youth Sexual Health
(Page last reviewed: July 27, 2009)
(Published: July 27, 2009)
A large truck
Sharing the Road
Drive Safely around Large Trucks
(Page last reviewed: November 14, 2008)
(Published: November 14, 2008)
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Shingles Vaccine
Protect Yourself Against Shingles
(Page last reviewed: August 31, 2009)
(Published: August 31, 2009)
Photo: School bus
SHPPS 2006
New School Health Study
(Page last reviewed: October 19, 2007)
(Published: October 19, 2007)
Photo: A man, woman and child
Sickle Cell
10 Things You Need to Know
(Page last reviewed: June 9, 2009)
(Published: June 15, 2009)
Photo: A man
Sickle Cell Disease
September is Sickle Cell Awareness Month
(Page last reviewed: September 14, 2009)
(Published: September 14, 2009)
Photo: A man at the beach
Skin Cancer
Skin Cancer – the Most Common Cancer in the U.S.
(Page last reviewed: May 25, 2009)
(Published: May 25, 2009)
Photo: A young child
Skin Infections
Recognize and Prevent MRSA Infections
(Page last reviewed: September 7, 2008)
(Published: September 7, 2008)
Photo: A sleeping man.
Sleep & Sleep Disorders
Are You Getting Enough Sleep?
(Page last reviewed: March 3, 2008)
(Published: March 3, 2008)
Graphic: A man sleeping
Sleep and Fatigue
Recognize Symptoms for Sleep Disorders
(Page last reviewed: February 10, 2009)
(Published: February 10, 2009)
Photo: Magazine cover - Smallpox is Dead!
Smallpox
30th Anniversary of Global Eradication
(Page last reviewed: October 1, 2007)
(Published: October 1, 2007)
Photo: A Women Receiving a Vaccine From a Healthcare Professional
Smallpox Vaccine
CDC Helps Monitor Smallpox Vaccine Safety
(Page last reviewed: March 17, 2008)
(Published: March 17, 2008)
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Smoke-Free Air
Protect Your Heart from Secondhand Smoke.
(Page last reviewed: October 15, 2009)
(Published: October 15, 2009)
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Smokeout
Great American Smokeout Challenge
(Page last reviewed: November 17, 2008)
(Published: November 17, 2007)
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Sodium
Most Americans Should Consume Less Sodium
(Page last reviewed: March 27, 2009)
(Published: March 27, 2009)
Photo: Hand reading Braille
Caregiving Tips
Families with Special Needs
(Page last reviewed: November 2, 2009)
(Published: November 2, 2009)
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Spina Bifida
Learn more about the National Spina Bifida Program
(Page last reviewed: October 19, 2009)
(Published: October 19, 2009)
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Spina Bifida
October is Spina Bifida Awareness Month
(Page last reviewed: October 16, 2007)
(Published: October 16, 2007)
Photo: A woman with rubber gloves
Spring Cleaning
Spring Clean Your Way to Good Health
(Page last reviewed: April 28, 2008)
(Published: April 28, 2008)
Photo: A woman
STD Awareness
April is STD Awareness Month
(Page last reviewed: April 6, 2009)
(Published: April 6, 2009)
Photo: A man and woman
STD Prevention
Reducing STDs and Health Costs
(Page last reviewed: December 16, 2008)
(Published: August 20, 2007)
Photo: A man
Stroke Awareness
May is Stroke Awareness Month
(Page last reviewed: May 4, 2009)
(Published: May 4, 2009)
Photo: Students
Study Abroad
Health Tips for Students Studying Abroad
(Page last reviewed: November 17, 2008)
(Published: November 17, 2008)
Photo: A person mourning.
Suicide
Get the facts. Learn what you can do.
(Page last reviewed: December 10, 2007)
(Published: December 6, 2007)
Photo: Two girls
Summer Camp
Camp safely.
(Page last reviewed: July 6, 2009)
(Published: July 6, 2009)
Phoot: A girl in swimming goggles
Swimming
Prevent Recreational Water Illnesses
(Page last reviewed: September 29, 2008)
(Published: Septembert 29, 2008)
Photo: Pig
Swine Flu ( H1N1 Flu)
CDC Investigates Human Cases
(Published: April 24, 2009)
Photo: A boy and his turtle
Turtles and Salmonella
Popular Pet Turtles Can Carry Salmonella
(Page last reviewed: February 25, 2008)
(Published: February 25, 2008)
Photo: A man
USPHS Syphilis Study
The President's Apology: 10 Years Later
(Page last reviewed: February 16, 2009)
(Published: May 16, 2007)
Photo: Fire fighter
Wildfires
Protect Yourself from Wildfire Smoke
(Published: May 25, 2007)
Photo: Child
World Cancer Day
Give Your Child a Smoke-Free Childhood
(Page last reviewed: February 4, 2008)
(Published: February 4, 2008)



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