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If you are in an abusive relationship, you can take steps to protect yourself and your children, such as getting a restraining order.

No one should feel unsafe. If you’re thinking of leaving an abusive relationship, a safety plan can help.

Learn the signs of dating violence and abuse and how to get help.

Elder abuse can take many forms, from physical or sexual violence to neglect or financial abuse.

If you’ve been raped, get medical help. You may need medicine to prevent infection or a possible pregnancy.

CDC is collaborating with the National Ground Water Association to highlight National Ground Water Awareness Week, March 9–15, 2014. Many persons are not aware that much of the water they use flows from below ground to the surface to public water systems and private wells. The National Ground Water Association uses this week to stress the importance of ground water to the health and well-being of humans and the environment (1).

Interim Guidance on Case Definitions for Investigations of Human Infection with Avian Influenza A (H7N9) Virus in the United States - CDC

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.

This study evaluates subjects with adult- and childhood-onset myositis to learn more about their causes, and the immune system changes and medical problems associated with them.

The Immunity Cells in Blood Study will determine how immune cells in the bloodstream may, under certain circumstances, contribute to inflammation.