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Photo: Children feeding goatsAnimal Exhibits Stay Healthy at Animal Exhibits This Summer.
(Published: May 28, 2012)

Photo: A man helping boy ride bicylcleHealthy Community Design Create Health Communities through Healthy Community Design.
(Published: May 28, 2012)

Photo: Three pregnant womenHelp for Smokers Pregnant? Learn how to quit smoking.
(Published: May 28, 2012)

Photo: Family at the airportMeasles Protect yourself and your family against measles.
(Published: May 28, 2012)

Photo: A man and woman on at a computerNew CDC en EspañolNew Look for CDC en Español
(Published: May 23, 2012)

Photo: Man and woman under an unbrellaPreparedness CDC Releases Older Adult Preparedness Portal.
(Published: May 28, 2012)

Photo: Father and son in a boatPrevent Drowning Drowning Happens Quickly.
(Published: May 28, 2012)

Photo: A family on the beachSkin CancerCDC's Easy Tips for Sun-Safe Summer Fun.
(Published: May 28, 2012)

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Top Five CDC Features

April 2012
  1. Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease
  2. New Data on Autism Spectrum Disorders
  3. Pertussis (Whooping Cough) - What You Need To Know
  4. Stop Ticks
  5. Wash Your Hands

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