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Teen births continue to decline in the U.S., but still more than 273,000 infants were born to teens ages 15 to 19 in 2013. Childbearing during the teen years can carry health, economic, and social costs for mothers and their children.

On April 7, 2015, this report was posted as an MMWR Early Release on the MMWR website (http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr).

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Incorrect use of antibiotics can promote drug resistance in the bacteria that cause travelers’ diarrhea. Travelers should stick to safe food and beverage practices and use antibiotics responsibly.

A new microneedle patch being developed by the Georgia Institute of Technology and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) could make it easier to vaccinate people against measles and other vaccine-preventable diseases.

By not drinking too much, you can reduce the risk of short- and long-term health risks.