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| Breast Cancer Screening Mammograms are the best method to detect breast cancer early |
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Apr 16, 2007 |
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| Learn the Signs. Act Early. It's time to change how we view a child's growth. Learn the Signs. Act Early. |
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Apr 16, 2007 |
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| Take the First Step! Join CDC in observing APHA's National Public Health Week April 2-8, 2007 |
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Apr 9, 2007 |
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| Nothing But Nets Malaria Kills. Send a net. Save a life. |
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Apr 9, 2007 |
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| Alcohol Screening What women's health providers should know |
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Apr 9, 2007 |
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| The Changing Face of Women's Health - Atlanta, GA Visit this free, interactive exhibit now through April 6. Explore women's and girls' health issues through hands-on activities, artwork, and more |
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Apr 9, 2007 |
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| Want to be a Disease Detective? Apply now for CDC's summer program for high school juniors and seniors |
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Apr 9, 2007 |
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| Leaders to Leaders Watch the Leaders to Leaders Conference from March 27-28, 2007 |
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Apr 2, 2007 |
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| The State of Aging and Health in America 2007 Report This unique resource offers information on the progress in older adult health |
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Apr 2, 2007 |
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| Brain Injury On average, 1.4 million people sustain a brain injury each year |
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Apr 2, 2007 |
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| Coping with water scarcity Improving access to safe water and basic sanitation around the world |
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Mar 26, 2007 |
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| Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) DVT is a serious, common, and preventable medical condition that is often under-diagnosed |
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Mar 19, 2007 |
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| Winter Weather Don't let winter leave you cold |
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Mar 12, 2007 |
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| Raw Milk and Cheese Learn more about the health risks associated with consuming raw milk and cheese |
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Mar 12, 2007 |
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| Carbon Monoxide Check or change the batteries in your carbon monoxide detectors when you re-set your clocks |
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Mar 12, 2007 |
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| Genomics Learn more about the impact of human genetic research |
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Mar 12, 2007 |
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| National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day Women and girls can take action in the fight against HIV/AIDS in a variety of ways |
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Mar 12, 2007 |
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| Salmonella Outbreak Learn more about the current outbreak associated with peanut butter |
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Mar 5, 2007 |
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| Autism CDC releases new autism data |
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Mar 5, 2007 |
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| Rotavirus Vaccine CDC and FDA are monitoring reports of possible adverse effects of the RotaTeq® vaccine |
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Mar 5, 2007 |
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| A Timeline of CDC/ATSDR Contributions to Women’s Health What has CDC done for women’s health? |
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Mar 5, 2007 |
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| Mammogram Use Declines Mammograms save lives, but fewer women are getting them |
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Mar 5, 2007 |
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| Healthy Cruising Facts about Norovirus, Cruising Tips, Inspection Scores and Frequently Asked Questions |
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Mar 5, 2007 |
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| Muscular Dystrophy Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) affects about 1 out of 3500 boys |
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Feb 26, 2007 |
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| 2004 Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) Report More than 49,000 babies were born as a result of 127,977 ART procedures performed in 2004 |
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Feb 26, 2007 |
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| Heart Disease Heart disease is the number one killer in the United States |
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Feb 19, 2007 |
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| Keep Kids Safe Buckle Them Up! Learn more about child passenger safety |
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Feb 19, 2007 |
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| Be Active, Be Healthy! Spend time being active with friends and family |
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Feb 19, 2007 |
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| HIV and African Americans Learn about the impact of HIV/AIDS in African-American community |
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Feb 12, 2007 |
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| Choose Respect How healthy is your relationship? |
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Feb 12, 2007 |
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| Public Health Genomics Learn more about genomic discoveries and how they can be used to improve health and prevent disease in populations |
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Feb 12, 2007 |
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| Genetics and Birth Defects Understanding genetic factors is important in learning more about preventing birth defects |
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Feb 12, 2007 |
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| Keeping Track, Promoting Health This innovative publication showcases CDC's Tracking Program successes and challenges |
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Feb 12, 2007 |
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| Strength Training Learn how older adults can become stronger and healthier |
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Feb 12, 2007 |
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| A Year of Health Illustrated calendars and tips for a safe and healthy 2007 |
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Feb 12, 2007 |
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| Reducing Global Measles Goal in reducing global measles deaths is surpassed |
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Jan 29, 2007 |
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| You Can Quit Smoking Tips to help you and your loved ones quit smoking in 2007 |
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Jan 22, 2007 |
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| Prevent Birth Defects Be sure to get 400 mcg of folic acid daily, starting BEFORE you become pregnant |
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Jan 22, 2007 |
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| Healthy Weight A new year and a new you! Learn how to maintain a healthy weight |
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Jan 22, 2007 |
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| Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) Learn more about alcohol-exposed pregnancies and FASDs |
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Jan 8, 2007 |
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| Here's to a Healthy New Year!
In a time of holiday celebrations, learn to prevent alcohol-exposed pregnancies |
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Jan 2, 2007 |
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| Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention
Learn more about impaired driving-related injuries and how they can be prevented |
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Jan 2, 2007 |
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| Preventing Chronic Disease Learn about health across the life stages |
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Jan 2, 2007 |
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| Healthy Holidays!
Tips to maintain a healthy lifestyle throughout the holidays |
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Dec 25, 2006 |
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| New Science Office Site at CDC
From health to safety, the CDC public health and safety mission rests on the foundation of science |
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Dec 25, 2006 |
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| Information
Regarding Polonium-210 Recent events in the United Kingdom have brought attention to the radioactive material Polonium-210 (Po-210) as a possible public health concern |
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Dec 25, 2006 |
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| Hepatitis B in Adults
Learn more about CDC's new immunization strategy to eliminate transmission of hepatitis B in adults |
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Dec 18, 2006 |
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| Wildfires Protect yourself and your loved ones from the health hazards of wildfires |
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Dec 18, 2006 |
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| 12 Ways to Health Learn more about health and safety with these holiday tips and song |
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Dec 11, 2006 |
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| Older Adult Falls Deaths and injuries from falls are a growing, but preventable, problem for older Americans |
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Dec 11, 2006 |
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| Jaundice / Kernicterus Did you know that jaundice can sometimes lead to brain damage in newborns |
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Dec 11, 2006 |
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| World AIDS Day HIV/AIDS continues to exact a tremendous toll in the US and globally |
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Dec 4, 2006 |
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| Family History Learn more about the importance of your family's health history |
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Dec 4, 2006 |
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| Diabetes Awareness Learn more about diabetes |
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Dec 4, 2006 |
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| Acid-Fast Direct Smear Microscopy Training Package An old tool for TB diagnosis with new training technique |
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Dec 4, 2006 |
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| HIV/AIDS and STDs Getting treated for STDs can help prevent the spread of HIV |
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Nov 27, 2006 |
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| Tsunamis Learn more about protecting your health after a tsunami |
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Nov 20, 2006 |
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| Single Gene Disorders Single Gene Disorders occur in about 1 in 300 births |
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Nov 20, 2006 |
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| Planning to study abroad? See CDC’s recommendations for staying healthy while away from home |
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Nov 20, 2006 |
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| Great American Smokeout Make November 16 the first day of a life without cigarettes |
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Nov 17, 2006 |
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| Earthquakes Learn how to prepare for an earthquake and how to stay safe afterwardse |
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Nov 13, 2006 |
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| BioSense CDC actively working to improve the nation’s real-time biosurveillance capabilities through BioSense |
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Nov 13, 2006 |
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| Lung Cancer Learn how to prevent the most deadly cancer in both men and women |
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Nov 13, 2006 |
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| Environmental Public Health Leadership Institute CDC sponsors the Environmental Public Health Leadership Institute’s (EPHLI) yearly program for environmental public health professionals |
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Nov 13, 2006 |
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| Salmonellosis outbreak Outbreak under investigation; prevention information |
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Nov 13, 2006 |
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| Tuberculosis (TB) Get the facts and test your knowledge |
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Nov 7, 2006 |
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| Tropical Travel: Beware of Malaria Planning to travel to the tropics or subtropics? Don’t get malaria |
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Nov 6, 2006 |
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| Got mice? As the weather gets colder, prevent rodents from coming inside |
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Nov 6, 2006 |
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| Safe Halloween Follow these tips for a safe Halloween |
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Nov 1, 2006 |
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| Breast Cancer What every woman should know about screening, reducing risks |
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Oct 30, 2006 |
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| MRSA MRSA in healthcare settings: a problem, but one with a cure |
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Oct 30, 2006 |
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| Genomics Learn more about genomic discoveries and how they are used to improve health |
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Oct 30, 2006 |
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| Employment of People with Disabilities View trend data on employment of people with disabilities from Health People 2010 |
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Oct 30, 2006 |
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| National Lead Poisoning Prevention Learn more about this preventable children’s environmental health hazard |
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Oct 30, 2006 |
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| CO Detector Reminder When you change the time on your clocks, be sure to change the batteries in your carbon monoxide detectors |
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Oct 30, 2006 |
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| E. coli Outbreak Update on infections and what you can do |
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Oct 23, 2006 |
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| Kids' Health View tips and kids' activity sheets for a safe and healthy fall |
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Oct 23, 2006 |
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| Physical Activity Make physical activity a priority this fall more |
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Oct 23, 2006 |
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| National Latino AIDS Awareness Each year, about 7,000 Latinos are diagnosed with HIV/AIDS in the US |
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Oct 16, 2006 |
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| Hurricane Preparedness Learn how to protect yourself and your family |
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Oct 16, 2006 |
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| Fire Prevention Learn about residential fires, and how to protect yourself and your family |
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Oct 16, 2006 |
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| Folic Acid Folic acid helps to prevent major birth defects. Folic acid: Every woman, every day! |
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Oct 16, 2006 |
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| HIV Testing CDC issues groundbreaking new recommendations for healthcare settings |
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Oct 12, 2006 |
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| Kids Walk-to-School Walking to school encourages physical activity |
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Oct 9, 2006 |
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| Colorectal (Colon) Cancer Diane Keaton says, "Screen for Life" |
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Oct 9, 2006 |
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| Intimate Partner Violence Learn about stopping the violence before it begins |
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Oct 9, 2006 |
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| Early Hearing Detection and Intervention EHDI programs work to identify infants with hearing loss as early as possible |
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Oct 9, 2006 |
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| Commemorating CDC's 60th Anniversary CDC was founded on July 1, 1946 |
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Oct 2, 2006 |
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| Hispanic Heritage CDC remembers Edward Roybal, staunch supporter of public health |
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Oct 2, 2006 |
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| Managing Asthma in Schools What Have We Learned? |
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Oct 2, 2006 |
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| Cholesterol Education High blood cholesterol is a major factor for heart disease |
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Oct 2, 2006 |
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| Newborn Screening Awareness Learn more about CDC's efforts in your area |
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Oct 2, 2006 |
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| CDC remembers September 11, 2001 Learn about the public health role in recovery |
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Sept 25, 2006 |
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| Gynecologic Cancers Few women know about gynecologic cancers. Learn about risk factors and symptoms |
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Sept 25, 2006 |
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| Learn the Signs. Act Early It's time to change how we view a child's growth |
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Sept 25, 2006 |
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| Concussion Tool Kit Heads Up! Free CDC tool kit on concussion for high school coaches |
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Sept 18, 2006 |
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| Disability and Health State Chartbook The Disability and Health State Chartbook is a new reference book about people with disabilities |
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Sept 18, 2006 |
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| Suicide Prevention Learn more about preventing suicide, the 11th leading cause of death in the United States |
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Sept 18, 2006 |
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| Prostate Cancer CDC provides information about prostate cancer screening |
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Sept 18, 2006 |
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| Remembering Hurricane Katrina CDC remembers Hurricane Katrina and offers tips to prepare for future hurricanes |
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Sept 11, 2006 |
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| Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) Learn more about alcohol-exposed pregnancies and FASD |
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Sept 11, 2006 |
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| Add Hepatitis B Vaccination to Your Back to School List Many states require hepatitis B vaccination before your child can go to school |
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Sept 4, 2006 |
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| Lone Star Tick a Concern, but Not for Lyme Disease The lone star tick and its relationship to Lyme disease |
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Sept 4, 2006 |
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| Building a Healthier New Orleans Tulane Prevention Research Center works to create healthy neighborhoods for returning residents |
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Sept 4, 2006 |
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| Aim for Color Improve your health while enjoying the season’s colorful produce |
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Aug 28, 2006 |
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| Safe Youth Your community can stop youth violence before it begins |
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Aug 28, 2006 |
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| New Reference Tool: Minorities With Disabilities Minorities with disabilities make up an important group of people who can benefit from public health efforts |
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Aug 28, 2006 |
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| Cerebral Palsy Cerebral palsy is a serious developmental disability, affecting 1 of every 323 school-aged children |
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Aug 21, 2006 |
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| Wildfires Learn how to stay safe when wildfires are a threat |
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Aug 14, 2006 |
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| Bats and Rabies and Potential for Exposure at Summer Camps What you need to know |
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Aug 14, 2006 |
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| Breastfeeding One of the most important contributors to infant health |
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Aug 7, 2006 |
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| National Program of Cancer Registries Providing leadership and support to central cancer registries to improve data quality and cancer control planning |
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Jul 24, 2006 |
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| Surgeon General Report This report reveals findings on involuntary exposure to tobacco smoke |
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Jul 17, 2006 |
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| Obesity and Genetics Helpful resources examine obesity relating to genes and the environment |
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Jul 17, 2006 |
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| Autism in Children Children with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) experience a 13-month delay before they are diagnosed |
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Jul 17, 2006 |
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| Mumps Learn more about Mumps and the current outbreak |
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Jun 26, 2006 |
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| Men’s Health Summer health and safety tips for men |
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Jun 26, 2006 |
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| A Lion in the House This documentary about childhood cancer airs June 21-22 on PBS stations |
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Jun 26, 2006 |
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| YRBS Health risk behaviors decrease overall, racial/ethnic differences continue |
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Jun 26, 2006 |
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| Alcohol and Public Health Learn about CDC's Emerging Alcohol Initiative |
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Jun 26, 2006 |
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| Early Adolescence Early adolescence is a time of many physical, mental, emotional, and social changes |
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Jun 26, 2006 |
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| Cerebral Palsy Cerebral palsy is a serious developmental disability, affecting 1 of every 323 school-aged children |
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Jun 19, 2006 |
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| Raw milk and cheese Health risks are still black and white |
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Jun 19, 2006 |
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| 25 Years of HIV/AIDS Nearly 25 years after the first CDC report of a nameless deadly disease |
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Jun 12, 2006 |
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| Accessibility guidelines for people with disabilities CDC provides support for developing guidelines for making health venues accessible to people with disabilities |
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Jun 12, 2006 |
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| Spring cleaning? Take precautions to prevent diseases that rodents spread |
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Jun 12, 2006 |
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| Tropical Travel: Beware of Malaria Planning to travel to the tropics or subtropics? Don’t get malaria |
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Jun 05, 2006 |
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| Tobacco Tobacco is deadly in any form or disguise |
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Jun 05, 2006 |
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| Arthritis Arthritis affects 43 million U.S. adults and is the leading cause of disability |
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Jun 05, 2006 |
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| Trails for Health Trails offer a great opportunity to be active and enjoy the outdoors |
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Jun 05, 2006 |
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| Mild and Unilateral Hearing Loss Learn more about Mild and Unilateral Hearing Loss in Children |
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Jun 05, 2006 |
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| Vision Loss in Children Vision loss is a serious developmental disability, affecting 1 of every 715 school-aged children |
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May 30, 2006 |
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| Nutrition Good nutrition is vital to good health |
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May 30, 2006 |
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| “Boat Smart. Boat Safe. Wear it!” Practice safe boating and always wear your life jacket |
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May 30, 2006 |
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| Safety belts save lives Buckle up each and every time you ride in a vehicle |
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May 30, 2006 |
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| Emergency Preparedness CDC Makes Preparedness a Priority |
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May 30, 2006 |
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| Emergency Medical Services CDC and EMS Working Together |
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May 22, 2006 |
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| Bone Health and Osteoporosis Calcium consumption and weight bearing physical activity build strong bones |
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May 22, 2006 |
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| Women’s Health Reconnect to your health and learn what’s new |
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May 22, 2006 |
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| This May, Choose Respect! CDC launches Choose Respect initiative, promoting healthy relationships among 11- to 14- year olds |
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May 22, 2006 |
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| Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) Learn more about alcohol-exposed pregnancies and FASD |
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May 22, 2006 |
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| Skin Cancer You can have fun outdoors without increasing your risk |
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May 22, 2006 |
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| Blood Pressure Awareness About 65 million Americans have high blood pressure, learn |
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May 15, 2006 |
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| Genetics Understanding genetic factors and genetic disorders is important in learning more about preventing birth defects |
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May 15, 2006 |
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| Hepatitis Learn quick facts about viral hepatitis |
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May 15, 2006 |
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| Bats and Rabies What You Need to Know |
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May 10, 2006 |
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| Drinking Water Awareness Learn about the wonder and importance of water |
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May 08, 2006 |
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| World Asthma Awareness Aim to Be Symptom Free. Learn more about how to control asthma |
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May 08, 2006 |
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| Teens, Alcohol, and Trauma Learn about the impact of alcohol-related trauma on teens |
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May 08, 2006 |
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| Immunize Them Learn about vaccines and immunizing infants and children against diseases |
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May 01, 2006 |
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| Preconception Care Preconception care is recognized as a critical component of health care for women of reproductive age |
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May 01, 2006 |
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| Learn the Signs, Act Early It's time to change how we view a child's growth. A delay can be a sign of a developmental problem |
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Apr 24, 2006 |
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| Lifetime Costs of a Single Year of Injuries Top $406 billion A new and groundbreaking book examines the medical costs and productivity losses associated with the injuries that occurred in 2000 |
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Apr 24, 2006 |
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| Physical Activity Physical activity is important for good health |
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Apr 24, 2006 |
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| Genomics Learn quick facts about public health genomics |
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Apr 24, 2006 |
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| Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) CDC estimates 4.4 million youth ages 4-17 have been diagnosed with ADHD |
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Apr 24, 2006 |
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| Spring Break Guide to Staying Safe and Healthy Make your spring break memorable by having fun and helping yourself, your friends, and others stay safe and healthy |
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Apr 17, 2006 |
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| Minority Cancer Awareness CDC promotes health equity among minorities and medically underserved populations |
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Apr 17, 2006 |
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| Autism and Vaccines Learn more about Research on Vaccines & Autism |
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Apr 17, 2006 |
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| Influenza Information about the Flu from CDC Scientists |
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Apr 13, 2006 |
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| Designing Healthy Communities, Raising Healthy Kids Public Health - See what CDC is doing to promote healthy communities |
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Apr 10, 2006 |
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Tel: 404-639-3311 • CDC Contact Center: 800-CDC-INFO • 888-232-6348 (TTY)