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On March 4, 2014, this report was posted as an MMWR Early Release on the MMWR website (http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr).

Before you say 'I Do,' make health a priority. Remember to put yourself on the wedding checklist with good health and safety habits.

A CDC study presents findings from animal studies conducted to better understand the disease characteristics and transmissibility of avian influenza A (H7N9) viruses

When power outages occur after severe weather (such as winter storms, hurricanes or tornadoes), using alternative sources of power can cause carbon monoxide (CO) to build up in a home and poison the people and animals inside.

Rubella is a contagious disease caused by a virus. For some people—especially pregnant women and their unborn babies—rubella can be serious. Make sure you and your child are protected from rubella by getting vaccinated on schedule.

Scarlet fever results from group A strep infection. If your child has a sore throat and rash, their doctor can test for strep. Quick treatment with antibiotics can protect your child from possible long-term health problems.Scarlet fever results from group A strep infection. If your child has a sore throat and rash, their doctor can test for strep. Quick treatment with antibiotics can protect your child from possible long-term health problems.

Make a PACT to get healthy before and during pregnancy.

U.S. Flu Season Is Here, CDC Urges Vaccination - CDC

Partnership success stories, Childhood Influenza Immunization Coalition (CIIC) - CDC

On January 7, this report was posted as an MMWR Early Release on the MMWR website (http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr).

This is another in a series of occasional MMWR reports titled CDC Grand Rounds. These reports are based on grand rounds presentations at CDC on high-profile issues in public health science, practice, and policy. Information about CDC Grand Rounds is available at http://www.

Information for Health Care Professionals and Public Health related to Avian Influenza A H5N1 and H7N9 - CDC

Study Finds Flu Vaccine Reduces Risk of Flu Illness in Pregnant Women by Half - CDC

This is a time of many physical, mental, emotional, and social changes. Hormones change as puberty begins. Most boys grow facial and pubic hair and their voices deepen.

December 14, 2012 / Vol. 61 / No. SS--9 / Pg.