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La influenza es una enfermedad respiratoria contagiosa que puede causar una enfermedad leve o grave e incluso puede ocasionar la muerte - CDC

Alyson B. Goodman, MD1,2; Elissa Meites, MD1,3; Erica H. Anstey, PhD1,4; Kathleen E.

This year, National Child Passenger Safety Week is September 13–19. In the United States, motor vehicle–related injuries are a leading cause of death among children (1). In 2013, a total of 638 passenger vehicle occupants aged 0–12 years died as a result of a crash (2), and more than 127,250 were injured (1).

Preventing Chronic Disease (PCD) is a peer-reviewed electronic journal established by the National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. PCD provides an open exchange of information and knowledge among researchers, practitioners, policy makers, and others who strive to improve the health of the public through chronic disease prevention.

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Pets provide many benefits to humans. They comfort us and they give us companionship. However, some animals can also pass diseases to people. These diseases are called zoonoses.

El 9 de septiembre es el Día Internacional de Concientización sobre los Trastornos del Espectro Alcohólico Fetal. Lea la historia de Taylor, un inspirador joven que vive con un TEAF.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Division of Tuberculosis Elimination

learn about what people living with diabetes should do if and when they are faced with the flu.