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Nicholas P. Deputy, MPH1,2,3; Andrea J. Sharma, PhD1; Shin Y.

On November 3, 2015 this report was posted as an MMWR Early Release on the MMWR website (http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr).

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Learn more about premature birth, risk factors, and what you can do.

The story of Cara, a 30-year-old woman with a family history of breast cancer and who's first MRI found breast cancer.

You will only know the success of the plan if you monitor your progress. Formally launch and implement the plan which becomes part of your organizational practices and policies.

You will only know the success of the plan if you monitor your progress. Formally launch and implement the plan which becomes part of your organizational practices and policies.

Physical Activity is Essential to Healthy Aging. Learn more...

Saleena Subaiya, MD1,2; Laure Dumolard, PhD3; Patrick Lydon, MPH3; Marta Gacic-Dobo, MSc3; Rudolf Eggers, MMed(Civ)3; Laura Conklin, MD1.

Every year, more than 2 million persons in the United States are infected with antibiotic-resistant bacteria and approximately 23,000 persons die as a result of these infections (1). The rise of antibiotic resistance continues to represent a serious threat to human and animal health, national security, and economies worldwide. November 16–22, 2015, is Get Smart About Antibiotics Week, an annual observance to raise awareness of the threat of antibiotic resistance and the importance of appropriate antibiotic prescribing and use.