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Photo: A man and womanHealthy Pregnancy Prevent Infections in Pregnancy.
(Published: February 6, 2012)

Photo: A group of peopleHeart Defects Living with a Heart Defect: One Family's Story.
(Published: February 6, 2012)

Photo: Hand holding a heartLove Your Heart Protect Your Heart: Be Smoke-Free.
(Published: February 6, 2012)

Photo: A familyMinority Health African American History Month.
(Published: February 6, 2012)

Photo: Two men with a womanNBHAAD 2012 Get Tested, Get Involved on NBHAAD.
(Published: February 6, 2012)

Photo: Processed foodSodium Reduction Too Much Sodium in Common Foods.
(Published: February 7, 2012)

Photo: A babyText4baby Are You Pregnant or A New Mom?
(Published: February 6, 2012)

Photo: BatteriesThe Quiet Killer Prevent CO Poisoning this Winter.
(Published: February 6, 2012)

Photo: A woman joggingTracking Network Environmental Public Health Tracking Network.
(Published: February 6, 2012)

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Top Five CDC Features

January 2012
  1. Prevent the Spread of Norovirus
  2. February is American Heart Month
  3. Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease
  4. Pertussis (Whooping Cough) - What You Need To Know
  5. Protect Yourself against Shingles: Get Vaccinated

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