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Human parainfluenza viruses (HPIVs) usually spread from person to person through air by coughing and sneezing, touching...

Parents Are the Key to Safe Teen Drivers, a campaign from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), helps parents, pediatricians and communities reduce teen driving injuries and deaths.

October is National Bullying Prevention Awareness Month

CDC works 24/7 saving lives, protecting people from health threats, and saving money to have a more secure nation. A US federal agency, CDC helps make the healthy choice the easy choice by putting science and prevention into action. CDC works to help people live longer, healthier and more productive lives.

For the first time, CDC reports findings from the National Spina Bifida Patient Registry. CDC is the only organization in this country conducting broad research based on information from multiple spina bifida clinics.

Get Smart About Antibiotics Week's resources for healthcare professionals

Get Smart About Antibiotics Week's print products and patient education on antibiotics.

Pertussis Surveillance and Reporting

Cancer patients who are treated with chemotherapy are more likely to get infections. Learn how to prevent infections, and call your doctor right away if you get a fever or feel sick during your treatment.