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The incidence of human papillomavirus (HPV) infection and cervical cancer can be reduced by increasing vaccination for HPV. Yet vaccination uptake and completion of the 3-dose series remain low among Puerto Rican females. This study explored psychosocial factors associated with HPV vaccination uptake decisions among Puerto Rican mothers and daughters.

Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is associated with a 7-fold increased lifetime risk for developing type 2 diabetes mellitus. Early diagnosis of type 2 diabetes is crucial for preventing complications. Despite recommendations for type 2 diabetes screening every 1 to 3 years for women with previous diagnoses of GDM and all women aged 45 years or older, screening prevalence is unknown. We sought to assess Ohio primary health care providers’ practices and attitudes regarding assessing GDM history and risk for progression to type 2 diabetes.

Although hookah smoking is becoming a source of tobacco use among college students in the United States, little is known of the students’ knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding hookah use. This cross-sectional study was aimed at determining the prevalence of hookah use and describing social and behavioral factors associated with hookah smoking among university students in a large urban university in Florida.

Describes how genome sequencing and genetic characterization helps us understand properties of influenza viruses - CDC

The Community Preventive Services Task Force recently posted new information on its website: "Obesity Prevention and Control: Behavioral Interventions that Aim to Reduce Recreational Sedentary Screen Time Among Children." The information is available at http://www.thecommunityguide.

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, CDC, state and local health departments, and other health agencies will observe National Influenza Vaccination Week December 7–13, 2014, with educational and promotional activities scheduled across the country.

Katherine Kendrick, MPH1, Danielle Stanek, DVM1, Carina Blackmore, DVM, PhD1 (Author affiliations at end of text).

Please note: An erratum has been published for this article. To view the erratum, please click here.

Kathleen Winter, MPH1, Carol Glaser, MD, DVM1, James Watt, MD2, Kathleen Harriman, PhD1 (Author affiliations at end of text).

Tyler M. Sharp, PhD1, Nicole M. Roth1, Jomil Torres, MS2, Kyle R.