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On January 17, 2014, 50 years after the first Surgeon General's report on smoking and health, the Surgeon General will release The Health Consequences of Smoking—50 Years of Progress (1). The report will be released at a White House press conference at 9:30 a.m.

Information about flu for specific groups including parents, schools and childcare providers, businesses and employers, high risk persons with chronic illnesses, and pregnant women - CDC

Flu Vaccine Effectiveness - CDC

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There are many positive benefits of owning a pet; however, it's important to know that some animals may carry germs that can be spread to people and cause illness.

Adriana S. Lopez, MHS1, Cristina Cardemil, MD2, Laura J. Pabst, MPH2, Karen A.

Hsiu Wu, MD1,2, Su-San Chang, PhD3, Hsiang-Jung Tsai, DVM, PhD4, Ryan M. Wallace, DVM1, Sergio E. Recuenco, MD, DrPH5, Jeffrey B.

Answers to common questions about flu vaccine effectiveness for the 2013-14 season - CDC

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Blood clots can be a serious risk for anyone traveling more than four hours. Learn how to prevent dangerous blood clots.

HIPAA Perinatal Hepatitis B Prevention - Questions Answered

March is Brain Injury Awareness Month. Through scientific research, programs, and education, CDC works to prevent traumatic brain injury (TBI) from all causes and ensure that persons with a TBI receive optimal care. Whether occurring from a fall in the home or on a playground, in sports, in a car crash, or by being struck by an object or another person, a TBI from any cause can disrupt the normal functions of the brain and can range in severity from a mild concussion to a severe, life-threatening injury.

The perfect gift this Valentine’s Day is the gift of heart health. Along with Valentine’s Day, February marks American Heart Month, a great time to commit to a healthy lifestyle and make small changes that can lead to a lifetime of heart health.

Balcha G. Masresha, MD1, Reinhard Kaiser, MD2, Messeret Eshetu, MD2, Reggis Katsande, MBA1, Richard Luce, MD3, Amadou Fall, MD4, Annick R.G.

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