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Older adults should be screened for fall risk annually. Community providers (people without formal medical training who work with older adults in senior centers or aging services) may be a viable group to expand the reach of screenings.

Keep your family safe when traveling overseas. Measles is very contagious and can cause serious illness, even death. Get vaccinated before you go. Watch your health when you return.

Make sure that your children are up-to-date on vaccines before sending them back to school.

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

Information for the influenza season including vaccine composition, dosage and administration, recommendations for specific populations, and more - CDC

Can complementary approaches such as acupuncture, massage, or spinal manipulation help you manage chronic pain? Find out in this NCCIH fact sheet.

Persons using assistive technology might not be able to fully access information in this file. For assistance, please send e-mail to: mmwrq@cdc.gov.

Flu viruses are spread mainly by droplets made when people with flu cough, sneeze or talk - CDC

Suggested citation for this article: Cheng D, Patel P. Optimizing women’s health in a Title X family planning program, Baltimore County, Maryland, 2001-2004. Prev Chronic Dis 2011;8(6):A126.

Healthy People 2020 calls for increased monitoring of local health and health disparities, but successful models of designing and implementing data collection systems for this purpose are lacking.

Hookah Smoking Just as Toxic as Cigarettes

Cyberbullying uses electronic devices like computers and phones.

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.

Measles is a highly contagious disease. It can be serious for young children. Protect child by making sure he or she is up to date on vaccinations, including before traveling abroad.

Men can make their health a priority. Take action daily to live a stronger and healthier life.