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

September 2015 is National Cholesterol Education Month. High blood cholesterol is a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke, the first and fifth leading causes of death in the United States. High cholesterol is asymptomatic; therefore, blood cholesterol screening is the only way to know one's risk.

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.

Shingles vaccine info for parents, public, and healthcare professionals

The flu is a contagious respiratory disease that can cause mild to severe illness, and can even lead to death - CDC

The flu is a contagious respiratory disease that can cause mild to severe illness, and can even lead to death - CDC

Todo lo que necesita saber acerca de la enfermedad de la influenza, como por ejemplo síntomas, tratamiento y prevención.

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

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