Healthy Living
May 2012
Parents & Vaccines Are you a parent looking for vaccine info?
(Published: May 21, 2012)
RWIIP Week 2012Recreational Water Illness and Injury Prevention Week 2012
(Published: May 21, 2012)
Spring and Summer Outdoor SafetyIt's springtime and that means it's a good time to go outside and enjoy the weather.
(Published: May 21, 2012)
Weight of the Nation
Weight of the Nation: Campaign and Conference
(Published: May 14, 2012)
Be Smoke Free Moms
Celebrate Mom for Being Smoke Free and Protecting Kids
(Published: May 7, 2012)
Drinking Water
Drinking Water Week 2012: Celebrate the Essential.
(Published: May 7, 2012)
Women’s Health
National Women’s Health Week, May 13 - 19.
(Published: May 7, 2012)
April 2012
Be Food Safe
Be Food Safe: Protect Yourself from Food Poisoning.
(Published: April 30, 2012)
Good Eyesight
Can’t See Clearly? Get Your Eyes Checked.
(Published: April 30, 2012)
Handwashing
Hand Hygiene Saves Lives.
(Published: April 30, 2012)
National Park Week
National Park Week: April 21 - 29.
(Published: April 23, 2012)
Protect Infants
Immunization. Safe, Proven Protection for Your Baby.
(Published: April 20, 2012)
Understanding Adolescents
Researchers Unravel the Mysteries of Adolescence.
(Published: April 23, 2012)
Protect Infants
Immunization. Safe, Proven Protection for Your Baby.
(Published: April 20, 2012)
Decisions Day!
Advance Care Planning: For You, For Your Family.
(Published: April 16, 2012)
Health Text Alerts
Get Health Tips & Alerts via Text Message
(Published: April 9, 2012)
Safe Gardening
Tips to Stay Safe and Healthy in the Garden
(Published: April 9, 2012)
Community Design
Create Healthy Communities through Healthy Community Design.
(Published: April 2, 2012)
Meditation
Meditation for Health and Wellness.
(Published: April 2, 2012)
March 2012
Sodium and Stroke
Eating Too Much Sodium Increases Risk of Stroke.
(Published: March 26, 2012)
Bats
Take Caution When Bats Are Near.
(Published: March 19, 2012)
Real Quitters
CDC Launches Tobacco Education Campaign.
(Published: March 15, 2012)
Be Safe. Vaccinate
Be safe while traveling. Vaccinate before you go.
(Published: March 12, 2012)
Bug Bite Protection
Be Bug-Proof: Protect Kids from Bug Bites.
(Published: March 12, 2012)
Ground Water Week
Learn About Protecting Your Groundwater.
(Published: March 12, 2012)
Nutrition Research
Researchers Seek New Nutrition Norms.
(Published: March 12, 2012)
Safe and Healthy Wedding
Be Healthy and Safe as You Plan Your Wedding Day.
(Published: March 12, 2012)
Youth Tobacco Use
Surgeon General Addresses Youth Tobacco Use.
(Published: March 8, 2012)
Kidney Disease
Diabetes Raises Your Risk for Kidney Disease.
(Published: March 5, 2012)
Women's History
Women's Education-Women's Empowerment.
(Published: March 5, 2012)
February 2012
Antibiotics
Antibiotics Aren't Always the Answer.
(Published: February 27, 2012)
Vaccines for Teens
Preteens and Teens Need Vaccines Too!
(Published: February 27, 2012)
ACHIEVE
Communities Receive ACHIEVE Grant.
(Published: February 17, 2012)
Adult Vaccines
Updates to Adult Immunizations Recommendations.
(Published: February 17, 2012)
Prevent Rotavirus
Rotavirus Can Be Serious: Protect Your Child.
(Published: February 17, 2012)
Healthy Valentine
Celebrate Good Health this Valentine's Day.
(Published: February 10, 2012)
Valentine's Day
Have a Romantic and Safe Valentine's Dinner.
(Published: February 10, 2012)
Health Literacy
Improving Health Literacy.
(Published: February 10, 2012)
Sodium Reduction
Too Much Sodium in Common Foods.
(Published: February 7, 2012)
Love Your Heart
Protect Your Heart: Be Smoke-Free.
(Published: February 6, 2012)
Text4baby
Are You Pregnant or A New Mom?
(Published: February 6, 2012)
January 2012
Heart Month
February is American Heart Month.
(Published: January 30, 2012)
iPad "App"
CDC Releases Its First iPad "App".
(Published: January 30, 2012)
Success Stories
Success Stories in Environmental Health Work.
(Published: January 30, 2012)
Super Bowl Safety
Have a Safe and Healthy Super Bowl Celebration.
(Published: January 30, 2012)
A Healthy Adventure
Eagle Book Mystery Offers Health and Fun.
(Published: January 23, 2012)
High Risk?
Get a Flu Vaccine.
(Published: January 17, 2012)
Vaccines for Children
Program Offers Vaccines for Uninsured Kids.
(Published: January 9, 2012)
Immunization
Hib Disease: Has Your Child Been Vaccinated?
(Published: January 3, 2012)
December 2011
Healthy 2012!
Enjoy A New Year of Healthy Possibilities.
(Published: December 30, 2011)
Arthritis Pain
A Tool to Help Reduce Arthritis Pain and Disability.
(Published: December 12, 2011)
Family Holidays
Gather & Share Your Family Health History.
(Published: December 19, 2011)
Women's Health
Women's Health 2011: A Year in Review.
(Published: December 19, 2011)
Health Quiz
Health and Safety Quizzes and Tools.
(Published: December 12, 2011)
Store Meds Safely
Put Medicines Up and Away and Out of Sight.
(Published: December 12, 2011)
Holiday Health
Twelve Health and Safety Tips for the Holidays.
(Published: December 5, 2011)
Norovirus
Prevent this Common Stomach & Intestinal Infection.
(Published: December 5, 2011)
NIVW December 4-10 is National Influenza Vaccination Week!
(Published: December 2, 2011)
November 2011
Celebrations
Managing Diabetes During the Holidays
(Published: November 21, 2011)
Family History Document Your Family's Health History.
(Published: November 21, 2011)
Quit Smoking
A healthier life begins with one smoke-free day!
(Published: November 17, 2011)
Baby on Board
Learn How and Why to Quit for Good.
(Published: November 14, 2011)
October 2011
Family History
Document Your Family's Health History.
(Published: November 21, 2011)
Halloween Health
Tips for a Safe and Healthy Halloween.
(Published: October 24, 2011)
Excess Alcohol
The Price of Excessive Alcohol Consumption.
(Published: October 17, 2011)
Youth Obesity
Promote Healthy Eating & Physical Activity in Schools.
(Published: October 17, 2011)
Wash Your Hands Wash Your Hands to Help Eliminate Germs.
(Published: October 14, 2011)
Fire Prevention
Protect Your Family from Fire.
(Published: October 11, 2011)
Breast Cancer
Mammograms Are the Best Way to Find It Early.
(Published: October 3, 2011)
Disabilities
Learn How to Ensure Access to Mammograms.
(Published: October 3, 2011)
Museum Day 2011
Watching Hands: Artists Respond to Keeping Well.
(Published: October 3, 2011)
Got Mice?
Help Seal, Trap, and Clean Up to Control Rodents.
(Published: October 3, 2011)
September 2011
New Grant Awards
$103 Million to Prevent Chronic Disease.
(Published: September 27, 2011)
Learning @ CDC
Public Health Training for All.
(Published: September 26, 2011)
Seasonal Flu
Protect Yourself and Loved Ones against Flu.
(Published: September 19, 2011)
Tobacco Use
Adult Smoking Drops During 2005–2010.
(Published: September 6, 2011)
August 2011
Newborn Screening
Newborn Screening Can Help Prevent Problems
(Published: Aug 29, 2011)
Swim Healthy
Tips for Swimming Healthy All Year Long.
(Published: August 22, 2011)
5 Minutes for Health
Health Tips You Can Do in Five Minutes or Less.
(Published: August 22, 2011)
Live Longer
Practice Healthy Behaviors for a Longer Life.
(Published: Aug 18, 2011)
Adult Vaccines
Adults need immunizations too.
(Published: Aug 15, 2011)
Animals in Schools
Animals in Schools and Daycare Settings.
(Published: Aug 15, 2011)
Vaccination
Is Your Child Up to Date on Vaccines?
(Published: Aug 8, 2011)
Girlfriends' Health
August 1st is National Girlfriends Day!
(Published: Aug 1, 2011)
July 2011
Disability?
Read Tips on How to Care for Your Health.
(Published: July 25, 2011)
Family Reunion
Tips for a Safe and Healthy Family Reunion.
(Published: July 25, 2011)
Preview
Preview New Design of CDC Home Page.
(Published: July 25, 2011)
Sustainability
Planning Healthy Communities.
(Published: July 25, 2011)
Safe Surgery
Avoid Infections Related to Surgery.
(Published: July 13, 2011)
Healthy Pets
Tips to Prevent Illnesses and Injuries from Pets.
(Published: July 11, 2011)
Summertime Safety
Stay Safe and Healthy this Summer.
(Published: July 1, 2011)
June 2011
Dry Pet Food
Prevent Salmonella Infection from Dry Pet Food.
(Published: June 27, 2011)
Leptospirosis
Heading Outdoors? Help Avoid Infection.
(Published: June 27, 2011)
Pedestrian Safety
Stay Safe While Walking Near Traffic!
(Published: June 27, 2011)
Peer Learning
Public Health Professionals Collaborate.
(Published: June 27, 2011)
Food Poisoning
Prevent Illness from Clostridium Perfringens.
(Published: June 20, 2011)
NHTD 2011
Answer the Call; Take the Test and Take Control.
(Published: June 20, 2011)
No Sugar Drinks
Drink Fewer Sugar-sweetened Beverages.
(Published: June 20, 2011)
Tetanus
Make Sure You and Your Child Are Protected.
(Published: June 20, 2011)
Prevention
America's Plan for Better Health and Wellness.
(Published: June 16, 2011)
Men's Health
Steps for Men to Live a Safe and Healthy Life.
(Published: June 15, 2011)
Tobacco Controls
Tighter Tobacco Controls Impact Public Health.
(Published: June 14, 2011)
Disparities
Health Risks Among Sexual Minority Youth.
(Published: June 13, 2011)
Father's Day
Make This Father's Day Smoke-Free.
(Published: June 13, 2011)
Salmonella
Seven Tips: Make Sure your Food is Safer to Eat.
(Published: June 7, 2011)
May 2011
Animal Exhibits
tay Healthy at Animal Exhibits This Summer.
(Published: May 31, 2011)
Cancer Survivors
CDC Works with Partners to Help Survivors
(Published: May 31, 2011)
Kids' Safety
Summer Safety for Kids.
(Published: May 31, 2011)
Quit Smoking
World No Tobacco Day is May 31.
(Published: May 26, 2011)
One Test. Two Lives.
CDC Recommends HIV Screening for Prenatal Care
(Published: May 26, 2011)
Eagle Books Exhibit
Watercolors at Museum Illustrate Healthy Living
(Published: May 24, 2011)
Podcasts
Portable Health and Safety Information
(Published: May 24, 2011)
Outdoor Safety
Stay Healthy and Safe Outdoors.
(Published: May 23, 2011)
Skin Cancer
Easy Ways to Avoid the Most Common Cancer.
(Published: May 23, 2011)
Swim Healthy!
Prevent Swimmer's Ear.
(Published: May 23, 2011)
CDC Video Contest
Healthy Swimming Video Contest! Win $1,000!
(Published: May 16, 2011)
After a Flood
Know How to Protect Your Health & Safety.
(Published: May 13, 2011)
Lyme Disease
Prevent Tick Bites.
(Published: May 9, 2011)
Older Americans
May is Older Americans Month.
(Published: May 9, 2011)
Control Asthma
You Can Prevent Asthma Attacks.
(Published: May 3, 2011)
Teen Pregnancy
May is Teen Pregnancy Prevention Month.
(Published: May 2, 2011)
April 2011
MRSA in Healthcare
Key Things You Should Know.
(Published: April 25, 2011)
Salmonella and Eggs
Tips to Help Prevent a Salmonella Infection from Eggs.
(Published: April 25, 2011)
Secondhand Smoke
Smoke-free Protections Vary Across States.
(Published: April 25, 2011)
Earth Day 2011!
CDC Celebrates Earth Day
(Published: April 22, 2011)
Cancer Registries
Providing Quality Cancer Data for Research.
(Published: April 11, 2011)
Child Abuse
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month.
(Published: April 11, 2011)
Alcohol Awareness
April is Alcohol Awareness Month.
(Published: April 6, 2011)
Teen Pregnancy
The Importance of Prevention.
(Published: April 5, 2011)
Cancer Control
Collaborating to Conquer Cancer.
(Published: April 4, 2011)
World Health Day
Fight Antimicrobial Resistance.
(Published: April 4, 2011)
March 2011
Assessment Tool
Communities Act to Prevent Chronic Diseases.
(Published: March 28, 2011)
Mumps
Make Sure Your Child is Fully Immunized.
(Published: March 28, 2011)
Cerebral Palsy
Learn the Signs, Causes, and What to Do.
(Published: March 21, 2011)
Colorectal Cancer
Lynch Syndrome Increases Cancer Risk.
(Published: March 15, 2011)
Older Adults
Clinical Preventive Services for Older Adults.
(Published: March 14, 2011)
Screen for Life
Colon Cancer Campaign Features Terrence Howard.
(Published: March 14, 2011)
Sickle Cell
Learn the Symptoms and How to Stay Healthy.
(Published: March 14, 2011)
February 2011
Adult Vaccines
New Vaccine Recommendations for Adults.
(Published: February 22, 2011)
Budget for Health
Learn Cheap Ways to Be Healthy.
(Published: February 22, 2011)
Physical Inactivity Estimates
Stay Active. Reduce your risk of obesity, type 2 diabetes and related diseases.
(Published: February 16, 2011)
Heart Disease
Learn about Familial hypercholesterolemia.
(Published: February 14, 2011)
Muscular Dystrophy
Learn About the Signs and Care Considerations.
(Published: February 14, 2011)
Polio Facts
Vaccine Success Keeps US Polio-Free
(Published: February 7, 2011)
Vital Signs
High Blood Pressure and Cholesterol: Out of Control.
(Published: February 1, 2011)
January 2011
Diabetes
Does Your Family History Include Type 2 Diabetes?
(Published: January 31, 2011)
Diabetes
Get the Facts on Diabetes.
(Published: January 26, 2011)
Student Health
Improving the Health of Youth Through Schools.
(Published: January 24, 2011)
CDC Social Media
Follow CDC on Facebook & Twitter
(Published: January 18, 2011)
Go Green
Ride your Bike
(Published: January 18, 2011)
Haiti Earthquake
One-Year Anniversary.
(Published: January 11, 2011)
December 2010
Smoke Exposure.
Surgeon General Report on How Tobacco Smoke Causes Disease.
(Published: December 9, 2010)
November 2010
HIV Testing
Testing is Critical to the Fight Against HIV.
(Published: November 30, 2010)
Breathe Better
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.
(Published: November 22, 2010)
Greener Meetings
Plan a Green and Healthy Meeting.
(Published: November 22, 2010)
Homelessness
Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week.
(Published: November 15, 2010)
Access to Care
Millions Skip Needed Health Care.
(Published: November 9, 2010)
Food & Pregnancy
Learn About Holiday Food Safety & Pregnancy.
(Published: November 8, 2010)
Quit Smoking
Federal Health Plans Help Tobacco Users Quit.
(Published: November 8, 2010)
October 2010
Hereditary Cancer
Breast and Ovarian Cancer.
(Published: October 18, 2010)
Dry Pet Food
Prevent Salmonella Infection from Dry Pet Food.
(Published: October 11, 2010)
Latino AIDS Day
Save A Life; It May Be Your Own. Get Tested.
(Published: October 11, 2010)
Vital Signs
Binge Drinking is a Public Health Problem.
(Published: October 5, 2010)
September 2010
Healthy Kids
Learn Tips to Raise Safe and Healthy Kids
(Published: September 27, 2010)
HIV/AIDS
National Gay Men's HIV/AIDS Awareness Day.
(Published: September 27, 2010)
Sleep and Sleep Disorders
Are You Getting Enough Sleep?
(Published: September 23, 2010)
August 2010
Vaccine Safety
What You Should Know About Vaccine Safety.
(Published: August 4, 2010)
Family Reunion
Tips for a Safe and Healthy Family Reunion
(Published: August 3, 2010)
Family Reunion
Gather Your Family Health History this Summer.
(Published: August 2, 2010)
July 2010
ADA Anniversary
20th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
(Published: July 26, 2010)
Healthy Kids
Keep Your Kids Safe and Healthy in the Fall
(Published: July 22, 2010)
Child Well-Being
Key Indicators of Children's Well-Being
(Published: July 12, 2010)
June 2010
Outdoor Safety
Stay Safe in the Woods or Your Backyard.
(Published: June 28, 2010)
Sickle Cell
Learn About Sickle Cell Disease.
(Published: June 21, 2010)
Keep them Safe
Protect the Ones You Love.
(Published: June 14, 2010)
FIFA World Cup 2010
Tips for Travel to South Africa.
(Published: June 7, 2010)
Healthy Places
Read How CDC Helps Create Healthy Cities
(Published: June 1, 2010)
May 2010
Babies & Hearing
Screening Important for Development
(Published: May 24, 2010)
Swim Healthy!
Prevent RWIs This Summer
(Published: May 24, 2010)
Boating Safety
Stay Safe During Safe Boating Week
(Published: May 17, 2010)
Drug Control
2010 National Drug Control Strategy
(Published: May 12, 2010)
Stroke
American Stroke Month.
(Published: May 3, 2010)
April 2010
Asthma Awareness
May is Asthma Awareness Month
(Published: April 26, 2010)
Lyme Disease
Springtime Means Time to Prevent Lyme Disease
(Published: April 26, 2010)
Springtime Safety
Springtime Outdoor Safety
(Published: April 26, 2010)
State Highlights
Nationwide Tobacco Control Data
(Published: April 22, 2010)
Detect Autism Early
First Step: Learn the Signs.
(Published: April 19, 2010)
Gardening
Be Healthy and Safe in the Garden
(Published: April 19, 2010)
Pregnancy
Alcohol and Pregnancy: What You Should Know
(Published: April 19, 2010)
Healthy Swimming
Avoiding Germs in Swimming Pools
(Published: April 15, 2010)
March 2010
Communities Putting Prevention to Work
CDC awards $372.8 Million to 44 Communities
(Published: March 29, 2010)
MMR Vaccine
The Best Protection Against Mumps
(Published: March 25, 2010)
Patient Safety
Ten Ways To Be a Safe Patient
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(Published: March 8, 2010)
February 2010
Cervical Cancer
Cervical Cancer, HPV and Pap Tests
(Published: February 1, 2010)
January 2010
Obesity & Genes
Can Genes Explain Obesity?
(Published: January 19, 2010)
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