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Find out about the ways that you can protect yourself and loved ones by quitting smoking and reducing exposure to secondhand smoke.

Possible Side-effects from Vaccines

Make sure your family is up to date with their tetanus vaccine so they are protected against this serious infection commonly known as “lockjaw.” The bacteria that cause tetanus can be found everywhere in the environment.

Hookah Smoking Just as Toxic as Cigarettes

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Templates and materials for planners to use when hosting school-located influenza vaccinations - CDC

We examined the feasibility of increasing access to healthful food in corner stores to inform a Communities Putting Prevention to Work (CPPW) initiative by engaging stakeholders (corner store owners and customers) in a formative evaluation.

Food purchased from prepared-food sources has become a major part of the American diet and is linked to increased rates of chronic disease. Many interventions targeting prepared-food sources have been initiated with the goal of promoting healthful options. The objective of this study was to provide a systematic review of interventions in prepared-food sources in community settings.

The Vaccines for Children (VFC) Program offers vaccines at no cost for eligible children through doctors enrolled in the program. Find out if your child qualifies. Vaccinating on time means healthier children, families and communities.

If you have epilepsy, you are also more likely to have other health issues. Reduce your risk of other health problems by getting recommended screenings and services, eating a healthy diet, exercising safely, and managing your epilepsy well.