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Counterfeit medications are common in some countries. These drugs may not be effective or may be harmful. When traveling overseas, bring all medications with you.

People with addiction lose control over their actions. They crave and seek out drugs, alcohol, or other substances no matter what the cost—even at the risk of damaging friendships, hurting family, or losing jobs. What is it about addiction that makes people behave in such destructive ways? And why is it so hard to quit?

CDC researchers and their colleagues have successfully reconstructed the influenza virus that caused the 1918-19 flu pandemic, which killed as many as 50 million people worldwide.

The new 2010 National Drug Control Strategy offers a balanced and collaborative approach to drug control. Send an eCard today to remind your friends and family of the harmful consequences of substance abuse.

Facts about the 2009-2010 Influenza Season - CDC

Information about influenza activity during the 2007-2008 flu season - CDC

Antibiotics do not fight infections caused by viruses like colds, most sore throats and bronchitis, and some ear infections. Unneeded antibiotics may lead to future antibiotic-resistant infections. Symptom relief might be the best treatment option.

Question and Answer for the general public regarding basic information about the 2012-2013 flu season - CDC

Basic questions and answers on HIV pre-exposure profylaxis or PrEP.

Answers to questions such as: How can I prevent getting HIV from anal or vaginal sex? How can I prevent getting HIV from oral sex? Can I take medicines to prevent getting HIV?

Some questions and answers on how HIV is transmitted.

About 60,000 young children end up in emergency rooms each year because they got into medicines while an adult wasn't looking. These emergency visits can be prevented by always putting every medicine up and away and out of children’s reach and sight every time you use it.

Helping persons who use drugs, including those who live with HIV/AIDS, to reduce or stop their drug abuse.

Although there is no cure for HIV infection, there are treatment options that can help people living with HIV experience long and productive lives.

Question and Answer for the general public regarding basic information about the 2012-2013 flu season - CDC