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The Community Preventive Services Task Force recently posted new information on its website, "Diabetes Prevention and Control: Combined Diet and Physical Activity Promotion Programs to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes Among People at Increased Risk." This information is available at http://www.thecommunityguide.

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The mission of the National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (NCIRD) is to prevent disease, disability and death through immunization and by control of respiratory and related diseases. To achieve this goal, the mission of the Immunization Services Division is to protect individuals and communities from vaccine-preventable diseases through provision of federal funds and contracts to purchase vaccine, the provision of technical and financial support of immunization programs, provider and public education, and evaluation and research.

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The mission of the National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (NCIRD) is the prevention of disease, disability, and death through immunization and by control of respiratory and related diseases.

National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (NCIRD).

Kristen Wendorf, MD1,2 (Author affiliations at end of text).

On September 9, 2014, this report was posted as an MMWR Early Release on the MMWR website (http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr).

Adriana S. Lopez, MHS1, Meredith Lichtenstein, MPH2, D. Scott Schmid, PhD1, Stephanie Bialek, MD1 (Author affiliations at end of text).

Tania A. Slade, MPH1, Benjamin G. Klekamp, MSPH1, Edhelene Rico, MPH2, Alvaro Mejia-Echeverry, MD2 (Author affiliations at end of text).

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.

National Men’s Health Week is observed each year leading up to Father’s Day. This week is a reminder for men to take steps to be healthier, but they don’t have to do it alone! Whether it’s your husband, partner, dad, brother, son, or friend you can help support the health and safety of the men in your life.

On June 24, 2014, this report was posted as an MMWR Early Release on the MMWR website (http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr).

The Community Preventive Services Task Force recently posted new information on its website: "Use of Motorcycle Helmets: Universal Helmet Laws." The task force recommends universal motorcycle helmet laws (laws that apply to all motorcycle operators and passengers) based on strong evidence of effectiveness. Evidence indicates that universal helmet laws increase helmet use, decrease motorcycle-related fatal and nonfatal injuries, and are substantially more effective than no law or only partial motorcycle helmet laws.

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.