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*Abbreviations used on U.S. immunization records.

Immunization is one of the best ways parents can protect their infants from 14 serious childhood diseases before age 2. Check to see if your baby is up to date on immunizations.

Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring Network Surveillance Year 2010 Principal Investigators.

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James L. Hadler, MD1, Dhara Patel, MPH2, Kristy Bradley, DVM3, James M. Hughes, MD4, Carina Blackmore, DVM5, Paul Etkind, DrPH6, Lilly Kan, MPH6, Jane Getchell, DrPH7, James Blumenstock, MA8, Jeffrey Engel, MD2 (Author affiliations at end of text).

Counterfeit medications are common in some countries. These drugs may not be effective or may be harmful. When traveling overseas, bring all medications with you.

April 7, 2014 marks World Health Day and the 66th anniversary of the World Health Organization (WHO). This year’s theme is vector-borne diseases.

Edith N. Nyangoma, MD1, Christine K. Olson, MD2, Stephen R.

Lauren J. Stockman, MPH1, Sheila M. Guilfoyle1, Andrea L.

Table I   Summary of provisional cases of selected notifiable diseases, United States, cumulative, week ending April 5, 2014 (14th Week).

Maintaining a healthy weight through exercise and eating healthy can decrease the effects of chronic joint disease that results from repeated bleeding into joints, one of the painful and severe health problems of hemophilia.

Anna E. Newton, MPH1, Nancy Garrett1, Steven G. Stroika1, Jessica L.

National DNA Day is the perfect time to share what you know about DNA and learn more. Visit the National DNA Day website to find resources for teachers, students, and anyone else who wants to improve their understanding of DNA, genetics, and genomics. The website also has information for experts in genetics and genomics who are interested in outreach to schools and other places in their community. Read more about how you can participate in National DNA Day.