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CDC Vaccine Information Statements (VISs) explain to vaccine recipients both the benefits and risks of a vaccine. Federal law requires that VISs be handed out before vaccinations are given.

Although partnerships between park and recreation agencies and health agencies are prevalent, little research has examined partnership characteristics and effectiveness among communities of different sizes. The objective of this study was to determine whether park and recreation leaders’ perceptions of partnership characteristics, effectiveness, and outcomes vary by community size.

HPV Vaccine Resources for Healthcare Professionals.

Make healthy living a family tradition! Plan a healthy and safe reunion with loved ones.

Persons using assistive technology might not be able to fully access information in this file. For assistance, please send e-mail to: mmwrq@cdc.gov.

A new bird flu virus, called H7N9 for short, is causing serious illness in people in China. Currently there is no ongoing person-to-person spread. Learn why and how CDC is being proactive about this virus.

Take a moment from your daily routine to see the real consequences smoking has on real people. These TV ads can save your life.

Basic information, questions and answers about avian influenza A (H7N9) - CDC

Selected Publications on Influenza Vaccine Effectiveness - CDC

A special issue of the journal Birth Defects Research (Part A) has recently released a new study online: “Hospital Use, Associated Costs, and Payer Status for Infants Born with Spina Bifida.” You can read the article’s abstract here. See below for a summary of the findings from this article.