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RSV is common during fall, winter and spring. It usually causes mild, cold-like symptoms. But RSV can be serious, especially for infants and older adults. Help protect your child and others from RSV.

It’s been over one year since the incredible Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Ice Bucket Challenge. Not since Lou Gehrig made his famous “Luckiest Man on Earth” speech in 1939 has so much public attention been focused on ALS. The Ice Bucket Challenge returned this past August and will every year thereafter until a cure is found.

Everyone 6 months and older should get an annual flu vaccine. It takes about two weeks after vaccination for your body to develop full protection against the flu. Get vaccinated to protect yourself and your loved ones!

Pink, itchy eyes? Pink eye – or conjunctivitis – is common and spreads easily. It sometimes needs medical treatment, depending on the cause. Know the symptoms, when to seek treatment, and how to help prevent it.

CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices Meeting

Follow these tips to help prevent illness when visiting petting zoos.

October is Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Awareness Month. Learn more about ADHD and discover how to help children with ADHD.

October 29 is World Stroke Day. This year, the World Stroke Organization is introducing a new slogan for this important health observance: “Because I care…” This theme reminds us that caring about ourselves, our families, and our friends is the key to preventing strokes and to helping those who experience a stroke.

If you have close relatives with breast or ovarian cancer, you may be at higher risk for developing these diseases. Does your family health history put you at higher risk? Would you benefit from cancer genetic counseling and testing?

Autumn is a popular season for sporting events, and whether you are tailgating or channel surfing, chances are that barbeque chicken and spicy wings will make an appearance. Learn how to protect yourself from Salmonella.