Features: 2012 Library

September

CDC Twitter Chat
CDC Director hosts live Twitter chat
(Published: September 17, 2012)

Contest Winners
Safer Lens Video Contest Winners
(Published: September 17, 2012)

Fotonovela
Three Friends Unite to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes
(Published: September 17, 2012)

Heart Disease
Genomics and Heart Disease
(Published: September 17, 2012)

Minority Health
Celebrate Hispanic/Latino Heritage Month!
(Published: September 17, 2012)

Museum Day Live
CDC Participates in Smithsonian's Museum Day
(Published: September 17, 2012)

Preventing Falls
How to Prevent Falls and Stay Independent
(Published: September 17, 2012)

CDC Public Health Grand Rounds
Explaining the Unexplained: Infectious Diseases, Pathology, and Public Health
(Published: September 13, 2012)

9/11/2001
CDC before and after September 11, 2001.
(Published: September 11, 2012)

Be Up to Date
Choose to Stay Healthy.
(Published: September 10, 2012)

Cholesterol
Cholesterol Education Month
(Published: September 10, 2012)

Get a Flu Vaccine
Flu Season is Here—It’s Time to Get Vaccinated
(Published: September 10, 2012)

Inside Knowledge
Get the Facts about Gynecologic Cancer
(Published: September 10, 2012)

World Suicide Day
World Suicide Day is September 10th
(Published: September 10, 2012)

Team Up. Pressure Down
If you have high blood pressure you are at risk for a heart attack or stroke.
(Published: September 5, 2012)

Blood Pressure
Getting Blood Pressure Under Control: Many Missed Opportunities
(Published: September 4, 2012)

Dry Pet Food
Tips to Prevent a Salmonella,; Infection from Dry Pet Food.
(Published: September 4, 2012)

Hajj 2012
Staying Healthy in the Crowd
(Published: September 4, 2012)

Prostate Cancer
Make an Informed Decision About Screening
(Published: September 4, 2012)

August

Alcohol During Pregnancy
Drinking alcohol during pregnancy can cause FASDs.
(Published: August 31, 2012)

Be Ready!
September is National Preparedness Month.
(Published: August 31, 2012)

Sickle Cell
September is Sickle Cell Awareness Month.
(Published: August 31, 2012)

Is It Pink Eye?
Pink Eye: Usually Mild and Easy to Treat
(Published: August 27, 2012)

Kids and Rabies
Teach Kids About Animals and Rabies.
(Published: August 27, 2012)

MRSA
Recognize and Prevent MRSA Infections.
(Published: August 27, 2012)

Newborn Screening
Newborn Screening Can Help Prevent Problems
(Published: August 27, 2012)

Safe Schools
Safe Youth. Safe Schools.
(Published: August 27, 2012)

Twitter Chat
CDC Director Hosts Twitter Chat On Outbreaks
(Published: August 27, 2012)

Vaccines for Children
Program Offers Vaccines for Uninsured Children
(Published: August 27, 2012)

Back to School
Diabetes and Kids
(Published: August 20, 2012)

College Health
Health and Safety Tips for College Students
(Published: August 20, 2012)

Concussion
Prevent and Prepare for Concussions in School
(Published: August 20, 2012)

Animal Exhibits
Stay Healthy at Animal Exhibits This Summer
(Published: August 13, 2012)

Prevent Norovirus
Norovirus: the Stomach Illness Anyone Can Get.
(Published: August 13, 2012)

Road Safety Abroad
Road Safety During International Travel
(Published: August 13, 2012)

Vaccines for School
Keep your school age kids up-to-date on vaccines
(Published: August 13, 2012)

More Adults Walking 
Walk to Get More Physical Activity and for Health.
(Published: August 7, 2012)

Cancer Care
Reducing Disparities in Access to Cancer Care
(Published: August 6, 2012)

Kids and Tobacco
Protect Your Children From Tobacco Addiction
(Published: August 6, 2012)

Preteen Vaccines
Vaccines protect preteens and teens from disease.
(Published: August 6, 2012)

Prevent Rotavirus
Rotavirus Can Be Serious: Protect Your Child
(Published: August 6, 2012)

Sharing CDC’s 24/7 Message
Sharing CDC’s 24/7 Message through Ambassadors
(Published: August 6, 2012)

July

Girlfriends Day!
Girlfriends…for a Healthy Life
(Published: July 30, 2012)

Lynch Syndrome
Genetic Testing: Hereditary Colorectal Cancer
(Published: July 30, 2012)

Mosquitoes
Mosquitoes can make you sick
(Published: July 30, 2012)

Prevent Shingles
Get Vaccinated against Shingles
(Published: July 30, 2012)

Adventure Travel
Learn how to stay healthy and safe on your next adventure
(Published: July 23, 2012)

CDC Works 24/7
CDC: Saving Lives and Protecting People
(Published: July 23, 2012)

Diabetes and Heat
Diabetes Care Critical in Heat, Emergencies
(Published: July 23, 2012)

Home Canning
Home Canning: Protect Yourself from Botulism.
(Published: July 23, 2012)

Hepatitis
World Hepatitis Day.
(Published: July 23, 2012)

Rabies
Protect Your Family from Rabies
(Published: July 23, 2012)

Fragile X
Fragile X Syndrome: One Mother’s Story.
(Published: July 16, 2012)

Group B Strep
Pregnant? Get GBS test at 35-37 weeks.
(Published: July 16, 2012)

HIV Awareness
Let’s Stop HIV Together Campaign Launches.
(Published: July 16, 2012)

MH Video Contest
Million Hearts™ Caregiver Video Contest
(Published: July 16, 2012)

Prevent Cancer
Cancer Prevention Starts in Childhood.
(Published: July 16, 2012)

Public Health Grand Rounds
Global Tobacco Control: A Prevention Best Buy.
(Published: July 16, 2012)

Children & Health
Get your child on track to healthy living.
(Published: July 9, 2012)

Concussion
Teaming Up to Protect Young Athletes
(Published: July 9, 2012)

Hurricane Readiness
Key Facts about Hurricane Readiness
(Published: July 9, 2012)

Immunization
Immunization. The Power to Protect.
(Published: July 9, 2012)

Measles
Protect yourself and your family against measles.
(Published: July 9, 2012)

Summer Outdoor Safety
It's summertime and that means it's a good time to enjoy the warm weather.
(Published: July 9, 2012)

Wildfire Safety
Learn How Wildfire Smoke Can Affect Health
(Published: July 9, 2012)

Methadone Overdoses 
Rx Painkillers: Methadone Linked to 5,000 Deaths
(Published: July 3, 2012)

Be Tobacco-Free
Declare Independence From Tobacco Use.
(Published: July 2, 2012)

Extreme Heat
Keep Your Cool in Hot Weather
(Published: July 2, 2012)

Hemochromatosis
Hemochromatosis: Online Training.
(Published: July 2, 2012)

Lepospirosis
Risk in Outdoor Activities.
(Published: July 2, 2012)

Tetanus
Protect You and Your Child from Tetanus.
(Published: July 2, 2012)

June

CDC's iPad "App"
Download CDC’s App On Your iPad.
(Published: June 27, 2012)

Adult Immunizations
Adults Need Immunizations Too.
(Published: June 25, 2012)

Healthy Pets and People
Reduce your risk of infections from your pets.
(Published: June 25, 2012)

Healthy Schools
Training Tools for Healthy Schools.
(Published: June 25, 2012)

National HIV Testing Day
CDC recommends everyone ages 13-64 be tested for HIV at least once.
(Published: June 25, 2012)

Prevention Council
National Prevention Council Action Plan Released.
(Published: June 25, 2012)

CMV Infection
CMV Infection: Protect Your Baby.
(Published: June 21, 2012)

Turtles and Frogs
Reduce your risk of Salmonella infection .
(Published: June 18, 2012)

Tuberculosis (TB)
Learn to Recognize TB Signs and Symptoms.
(Published: June 18, 2012)

Diabetes
Get tips for managing diabetes while traveling.
(Published: June 18, 2012)

Necrotizing Fasciitis
Necrotizing fasciitis is a very rare disease.
(Published: June 18, 2012)

Cancer and Men
Men Can Lower Their Cancer Risk.
(Published: June 18, 2012)

Motorcycle Safety
Universal Helmet Laws Increase Helmet Use, Save Money.
(Published: June 18, 2012)

E. coli Infection
Learn About E.coli Infection.
(Published: June 10, 2012)

Be Smoke-Free
Dads: Be a Smoke-Free Role Model.
(Published: June 11, 2012)

Men’s Health
Tips for Men to Live a Safe and Healthy Life.
(Published: June 11, 2012)

Elder Abuse
Working to prevent elder maltreatment.
(Published: June 11, 2012)

Sickle Cell Trait
Sickle Cell Trait.
(Published: June 11, 2012)

Toxic Info on Web 
ATSDR’s Toxic Substances Web Portal.
(Published: June 11, 2012)

Summertime Tips!
Have a safe and healthy summer.
(Published: June 11, 2012)

2011 Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) Results
Data from the 2011 Youth Risk Behavior Surveys.
(Published: June 7, 2012)

2012 Olympic Games
Healthy Travel to the 2012 Olympic Games.
(Published: June 4, 2012)

New Video Contest
Enter the Safer Lens Video Contest.
(Published: June 4, 2012)

Quiet Killer
Carbon Monoxide (CO) Poisoning Prevention.
(Published: June 4, 2012)

Stop Ticks!
Prevent diseases caused by ticks—steps to take.
(Published: June 4, 2012)

Tourette Syndrome
Tourette Syndrome: Overcoming the Odds.
(Published: June 4, 2012)

May

SG Contest Winners
SG announces the winners of the Tobacco— I’m Not Buying It video contest.
(Published: May 31, 2012)

Healthy Community Design
Create Health Communities through Healthy Community Design.
(Published: May 28, 2012)

Help for Smokers
Pregnant? Learn how to quit smoking.
(Published: May 28, 2012)

Measles
Protect yourself and your family against measles.
(Published: May 28, 2012)

Preparedness
CDC Releases Older Adult Preparedness Portal.
(Published: May 28, 2012)

Prevent Drowning
Drowning Happens Quickly.
(Published: May 28, 2012)

Skin Cancer
CDC's Easy Tips for Sun-Safe Summer Fun.
(Published: May 28, 2012)

New CDC en Español
New Look for CDC en Español
(Published: May 23, 2012)

Concussions
Learn to Prevent & Recognize Concussions.
(Published: May 21, 2012)

Healthy Cruise Ship Travel
Tips for staying safe and healthy on your cruise vacation.
(Published: May 21, 2012)

Managing Stress
The best ways to manage stress in hard times is through self-care.
(Published: May 21, 2012)

May is High Blood Pressure Education Month
In the US today, about 68 million people are living with high blood pressure.
(Published: May 21, 2012)

Hurricane Readiness
Key Facts about Hurricane Readiness.
(Published: May 21, 2012)

Spring and Summer Outdoor Safety
It's springtime and that means it's a good time to go outside and enjoy the weather.
(Published: May 21, 2012)

RWIIP Week 2012
Recreational Water Illness and Injury Prevention Week 2012
(Published: May 21, 2012)

Twitter Chat
CDC Director Hosts Twitter Chat On The Weight of Nation
(Published: May 16, 2012)

Parents & Vaccines
Are you a parent looking for vaccine info?
(Published: May 21, 2012)

Arthritis Month
May is Arthritis Action Month - Change the Course.
(Published: May 14, 2012)

Cancer and Women
Women Can Lower Their Cancer Risk
(Published: May 14, 2012)

HFMD Season
Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease: It’s the Season
(Published: May 14, 2012)

Healthy Pregnancy
Learn How to Get Ready for a Healthy Pregnancy.
(Published: May 14, 2012)

Hepatitis
CDC Launches Online Risk Assessment for Hepatitis.
(Published: May 14, 2012)

HIV/AIDS Awareness
Asian and Pacific Islander HIV/AIDS Awareness
(Published: May 14, 2012)

Public Health Grand Rounds
The Threat of Multidrug-Resistant Gonorrhea.
(Published: May 10, 2012)

Weight of the Nation
Weight of the Nation: Campaign and Conference
(Published: May 14, 2012)

Whooping Cough
Prevent Whooping Cough By Getting Vaccinated.
(Published: May 11, 2012)

ALS Registry
Learn about the National ALS Registry.
(Published: May 7, 2012)

Be Smoke Free Moms
Celebrate Mom for Being Smoke Free and Protecting Kids
(Published: May 7, 2012)

Birth Defects
Folic Acid Prevents Birth Defects.
(Published: May 7, 2012)

Drinking Water
Drinking Water Week 2012: Celebrate the Essential.
(Published: May 7, 2012)

Facebook Chat
Facebook Chat: Celebrating Mother’s Day.
(Published: May 7, 2012)

iPledge Video
Pledge to Protect Your Teen Driver
(Published: May 7, 2012)

Minority Health
May is Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month!
(Published: May 7, 2012)

Thalassemia Day
Rahul’s Story.
(Published: May 7, 2012)

Women’s Health
National Women’s Health Week, May 13 - 19.
(Published: May 7, 2012)