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September 9th is International Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) Awareness Day. Read about Sasha's experiences with FASDs. Also, learn about new materials on alcohol use during pregnancy and FASDs.

Colin Basler, DVM1, Tony M. Forshey, DVM2, Kimberly Machesky, MPH3, C. Matthew Erdman, DVM, PhD4, Thomas M.

CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) Recommends Universal Annual Influenza Vaccination.

Your doctor may diagnose you with high blood pressure based on your medical history and if your blood pressure readings are consistently at high levels. Diagnoses for children younger than 13 are based on typical readings for their sex, height, and age.

Prostate cancer prevention approaches include avoiding risk factors when possible, increasing protective factors, and chemoprevention. Learn more about prostate cancer prevention in this expert-reviewed summary.

Colorectal cancer prevention strategies can include avoiding known risk factors, having a healthy lifestyle, taking aspirin, and removing polyps. Learn more about preventing colorectal cancer in this expert-reviewed summary.

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!

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 by October to protect yourself and your loved ones!.

Taking your faithful pooch or kitty on a flight? Make sure you’ve got your pet’s paperwork wherever you go—and bring it back with you, too. The United States expects the same documents regardless of whether your pet is a first-time traveler to the United States or is a returning from an international trip.

Retinoblastoma treatment may include cryosurgery, laser therapy (thermotherapy), chemotherapy, radiation therapy, high-dose chemotherapy with stem cell rescue, and sometimes surgery. Learn more about newly diagnosed and recurrent retinoblastoma in this expert-reviewed summary.