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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.

Keep your cool when the weather gets warm.

View Start Talking. Stop HIV. campaign videos and exclusive behind-the-scenes footage featuring 37 gay and bisexual men who share their experiences communicating with their sexual partners about HIV.

Valley fever is a fungal respiratory disease that can be devastating. Learning about valley fever can help you and your doctor recognize the symptoms early.

Learn about new tourette syndrome findings and what it means.

Everyone has an important role in stopping youth violence before it starts. CDC’s Preventing Youth Violence: Opportunities for Action and its companion guide provide action steps to help everyone be part of the solution.

Learn how you can help teens delay having sex or use better protection if they are having sex.

CDC Vital Signs - Tobacco use is the leading preventable cause of death, disease, and disability in the US. Each year, around 443,000 people die from smoking or exposure to secondhand smoke, and another 8.6 million suffer from a serious illness from smoking.

Information on preparing for public health emergencies from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Get a kit, make a plan, and be informed.

Learn about heat-related illness and how to stay cool and safe in hot weather.