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In response to the illness and death caused by preventable chronic diseases, the US Department of Health and Human Services created Communities Putting Prevention to Work to support community efforts in tackling tobacco use and obesity through policy, systems, and environmental change. As part of this program, 10 national nonprofit organizations with prevention expertise were funded and matched with specific community objectives. Most tobacco and obesity-related matched objectives were successfully accomplished by communities. Public–private partnerships should be considered when addressing chronic disease prevention.

Beat the back-to-school rush! Make an appointment for vaccinations before the back-to-school rush begins at the doctor's office.

Hand, foot, and mouth disease is common in infants and young children. It usually causes fever, painful sores in the mouth, and a rash on the hands and feet. Most infected people recover in a week or two. Wash your hands often and practice good hygiene to reduce your risk of infection.

Every year, cancer claims the lives of nearly 300,000 men in the United States. Men can lower their risk for some of the most common kinds of cancer.

If you plan to travel to Brazil for the 2014 World Cup, follow these recommendations to stay safe and healthy.

Dry conditions in parts of the United States increase the potential for wildfires in or near wilderness areas. Stay alert for wildfire warnings and take action to protect yourself and your family from wildfire smoke.

Traveling to the Caribbean for a music festival? Stay healthy & safe.

Keren Z. Landman, MD1,2, Kathrine R. Tan, MD2, Paul M.

The Community Preventive Services Task Force recently posted new information on its website: "Increasing Appropriate Vaccination: Immunization Information Systems." The information is available at http://www.thecommunityguide.

Donatus U. Ekwueme, PhD1,2, K. Robin Yabroff, PhD2,3, Gery P.