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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.

Hajime Kamiya, MD, PhD1; Jessica MacNeil, MPH2; Amy Blain, MPH2; Manisha Patel, MD2; Stacey Martin, MS2; Don Weiss, MD3; Stephanie Ngai, MPH3; Ifeoma Ezeoke, MPH3; Laurene Mascola, MD4; Rachel Civen, MD4; Van Ngo, MPH4; Stephanie Black, MD5; Sarah Kemble, MD5; Rashmi Chugh, MD6; Elizabeth Murphy, MPH6; Colette Petit6; Kathleen Harriman, PhD7; Kathleen Winter, MPH7; Andrew Beron, MPH8; Whitney Clegg, MD8; Craig Conover MD8; Lara Misegades, PhD2.

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

Robert T. Perry, MD1; Jillian S. Murray, MSPH1; Marta Gacic-Dobo, MSc1; Alya Dabbagh, PhD1; Mick N.

Virginia Bowen, PhD1,2; John Su, MD, PhD3; Elizabeth Torrone, PhD2; Sarah Kidd, MD2; Hillard Weinstock, MD2.

Ahmed Jamal, MBBS1; David M. Homa, PhD1; Erin O'Connor, MS1; Stephen D. Babb, MPH1; Ralph S.

Sponsored by the American Cancer Society, the Great American Smokeout is an annual event that encourages smokers to make a plan to quit, or to plan in advance and quit smoking on that day, in an effort to stop smoking permanently (1). The 40th annual Great American Smokeout will be held on November 19, 2015.

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Reproductive Health

Most parents think schools should help address the health of students, yet many parents are not involved in creating healthy school environments for their children.