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Features: 2011 Library

December

Healthy 2012!
Enjoy A New Year of Healthy Possibilities.
(Published: December 30, 2011)

Hockey Concussions
Teaming Up to Protect Young Athletes.
(Published: December 27, 2011)

PulseNet & Food
Detecting Foodborne Illness.
(Published: December 27, 2011)

Smoking Cessation
2012: Your Year to Quit Smoking
(Published: December 27, 2011)

Arthritis
Arthritis Contributes to Physical Inactivity.
(Published: December 19, 2011)

Family Holidays
Gather & Share Your Family Health History.
(Published: December 19, 2011)

Heart Health ABCS
A Twist on Gift-giving this Season Could Change a Million Hearts.
(Published: December 19, 2011)

Tracking Network
Environmental Public Health Tracking Network.
(Published: December 19, 2011)

Winter Travel
Flu-Free, Healthy Travel this Winter.
(Published: December 19, 2011)

Women's Health
Women's Health 2011: A Year in Review.
(Published: December 19, 2011)

State Programs
State Cancer Programs Put Research into Action.
(Published: December 16, 2011)

Violence
New Survey Findings on Domestic and Sexual Violence.
(Published: December 14, 2011)
 

Arthritis Pain
A Tool to Help Reduce Arthritis Pain and Disability.
(Published: December 12, 2011)
 

Road Safety
Stay Safe This Holiday Season.
(Published: December 12, 2011)
 

Store Meds Safely
Put Medicines Up and Away and Out of Sight.
(Published: December 12, 2011)
 

Tuberculosis
New Treatment Option for Latent TB Infection.
(Published: December 12, 2011)
 

New CDC Home Page
We invite you to take a peek at the new design and let us know what you think.
(Published: December 5, 2011)

Health Hazard
Lead Can Be Found in Some Toys.
(Published: December 5, 2011)

Heavy Bleeding
Learn the Symptoms and Talk with Your Doctor.
(Published: December 5, 2011)

Holiday Health
Twelve Health and Safety Tips for the Holidays.
(Published: December 5, 2011)

NIVW
December 4-10 is National Influenza Vaccination Week!
(Published: December 2, 2011)

November

VitalSigns: World AIDS DAY
HIV Prevention Through Care and Treatment.
(Published: November 29, 2011)
 

Celebrations
Managing Diabetes During the Holidays
(Published: November 21, 2011)
 

Flu Vaccines
Flu Vaccines Have Good Safety Records.
(Published: November 28, 2011)
 

Pregnant
Watch a Video about Protecting Mom and Baby.
(Published: November 28, 2011)
 

World AIDS Day
Leading with Science: Uniting for Action.
(Published: November 28, 2011)
 

Caregivers
Policies are Needed to Support Caregivers
(Published: November 21, 2011)
 

Celebrations
Managing Diabetes During the Holidays
(Published: November 21, 2011)
 

Drug Resistance
Preventing Antibiotic Resistance
(Published: November 21, 2011)
 

Family History
Document Your Family's Health History.
(Published: November 21, 2011)
 

Quit Smoking
A healthier life begins with one smoke-free day!
(Published: November 17, 2011)
 

Green Holidays
Save Energy and Resoureces this Holiday Season.
(Published: November 14, 2011)
 

Premature Birth
National Prematurity Awareness Month.
(Published: November 14, 2011)
 

Student Travel
Advice for Safe and Healthy Travel for Students.
(Published: November 14, 2011)
 

Lung Cancer Awareness
Don't Smoke and Avoid Secondhand Smoke.
(Published: November 10, 2011)
 

Minority Health
American Indian/Alaska Native Heritage Month.
(Published: November 7, 2011)
 

Pneumonia
World Pneumonia Day is November 12.
(Published: November 7, 2011)
 

Women & Diabetes
Control Blood Sugar Before Pregnancy.
(Published: November 7, 2011)
 

October

Painkiller Overdoses
Prescription Painkiller Overdoses in the U.S.
(Published: November 1, 2011)
 

Diabetes Month
Stay Healthy With Diabetes, and Prevent Type 2.
(Published: October 31, 2011)
 

Epilepsy
Learn More About Epilepsy.
(Published: October 31, 2011)
 

RSV
Protect Yourself and Your Child.
(Published: October 31, 2011)
 

Video Contest
CDC's "Are You Prepared?" Video Contest.
(Published: October 26, 2011)

Prevent Infections
Getting Chemotherapy? Learn About Infections.
(Published: October 25, 2011)

Halloween Health
Tips for a Safe and Healthy Halloween.
(Published: October 24, 2011)

Stroke
Reduce Your Chance of Stroke.
(Published: October 24, 2011)

Zombies
New Graphic Novel on Emergency Preparedness.
(Published: October 19, 2011)

Excess Alcohol
The Price of Excessive Alcohol Consumption.
(Published: October 17, 2011)

Hockey Concussions
Learn Concussion Symptoms and Danger Signs.
(Published: October 17, 2011)

SpinaBifidaProgram
How CDC Helps You Live a Healthy Life.
(Published: October 17, 2011)

Youth Obesity
Promote Healthy Eating & Physical Activity in Schools.
(Published: October 17, 2011)

Wash Your Hands
Wash Your Hands to Help Eliminate Germs.
(Published: October 14, 2011)

Nail Gun Safety
Nailing Down the Need for Nail Gun Safety.
(Published: October 13, 2011)

Business Travel
Stay Healthy and Safe.
(Published: October 11, 2011)

Fire Prevention
Protect Your Family from Fire.
(Published: October 11, 2011)

Drinking and Driving
A Threat to Everyone.
(Published: October 4, 2011)

Outbreak Update
Outbreak of Listeriosis Linked to Cantaloupe
(Published: October 4, 2011)

Disabilities
Learn How to Ensure Access to Mammograms.
(Published: October 3, 2011)

Got Mice?
Seal, Trap, and Clean Up to Control Rodents.
(Published: October 3, 2011)

September

New Grant Awards
$103 Million to Prevent Chronic Disease.
(Published: September 27, 2011)

HIV/AIDS
National Gay Men's HIV/AIDS Awareness Day.
(Published: September 26, 2011)

Learning @ CDC
Public Health Training for All.
(Published: September 26, 2011)

Success Stories
New innovative Success Stories Web Site.
(Published: September 26, 2011)

Travel with Kids
Keep Your Kids Safe and Healthy When You Travel.
(Published: September 26, 2011)

Alzheimer's
World Alzheimer's Day September 21st.
(Published: September 19, 2011)

Diabetes
Diabetes Resources in Spanish.
(Published: September 19, 2011)

"Inside Knowledge"
Get the Facts About Gynecologic Cancers.
(Published: September 19, 2011)

Keep Them Safe
Child Passenger Safety.
(Published: September 19, 2011)

UN Summit
Addressing the world's major emerging health threat
(Published: September 19, 2011)

Seasonal Flu
Protect Yourself and Loved Ones against Flu.
(Published: September 19, 2011)

Gynecologic Cancer
New Resources for Women.
(Published: September 14, 2011)

ADHD
Description Learn About Available ADHD Resources
(Published: September 12, 2011)

Blood Cancers
Learn About Leukemia, Lymphoma, and Myeloma
(Published: September 12, 2011)

Color Me Safe
Color Me Safe – A Coloring Book from CDC's Injury Center
(Published: September 12, 2011)

Contagion Movie
Fact and Fiction in Film
(Published: September 9, 2011)

9/11/2001
CDC before and after September 11, 2001.
(Published: September 9, 2011)

Contagion Movie
Fact and Fiction in Film
(Published: September 9, 2011)

Tobacco Use
Adult Smoking Drops During 2005–2010.
(Published: September 6, 2011)

Mental Illness
Monitoring Mental Illness to Guide Prevention.
(Published: September 2, 2011)

Sickle Cell
Learn More About Sickle Cell Disease.
(Published: September 2, 2011)

Suicide
Prevent Suicide in Your Community.
(Published: September 2, 2011)

August

Newborn Screening
Newborn Screening Can Help Prevent Problems.
(Published: Aug 29, 2011)

Hurricane Irene
Get A Kit, Make A Plan, Be Prepared
(Published: Aug 23, 2011)

Five Minutes for Health
Health Tips You Can Do in Five Minutes or Less
(Published: Aug 22, 2011)

Healthy Swimming
Healthy Swimming Year-Round
(Published: Aug 22, 2011)

Live Longer
Practice Healthy Behaviors for a Longer Life.
(Published: Aug 18, 2011)

Adult Vaccines
Adults need immunizations too.
(Published: Aug 15, 2011)

Hepatitis B Chronic Hepatitis B and Asian & Pacific Islanders.
(Published: Aug 15, 2011)

Road Safety
Road Safety During International Travel
(Published: Aug 8, 2011)

Cancer
We Can Reduce Inequalities in Cancer Care.
(Published: Aug 8, 2011)

Road Safety
Road Safety During International Travel
(Published: Aug 8, 2011)

West Nile Virus
Who Cares about Mosquito Bites? We Do.
(Published: Aug 8, 2011)

Breastfeeding
Help Prevent Childhood Obesity From Birth.
(Published: Aug 2, 2011)

Shingles
Know Who Should Get Vaccinated.
(Published: Aug 1, 2011)

July

Hepatitis Awareness
Hepatitis Awareness Month.
(Published: July 28, 2011)

Disability?
Read Tips on How to Care for Your Health.
(Published: July 25, 2011)

Family Reunion
Tips for a Safe and Healthy Family Reunion.
(Published: July 25, 2011)

Preventing Rabies
Protect Your Family from Rabies.
(Published: July 25, 2011)

Preview
Preview New Design of CDC Home Page.
(Published: July 25, 2011)

Sustainability
Planning Healthy Communities.
(Published: July 25, 2011)

Famine
CDC Analysis Supports Declaration of Famine.
(Published: July 22, 2011)

Working Outside
Avoid the Hazards of Outdoor Summer Work
(Published: July 19, 2011)

Fragile X
Find Out More About Fragile X Syndrome.
(Published: July 18, 2011)

Group B Strep
Protect Your Baby from Group B Strep.
(Published: July 18, 2011)

Prevent Cancer
Cancer Prevention Starts in Childhood.
(Published: July 14, 2011)

Safe Surgery
Avoid Infections Related to Surgery.
(Published: July 13, 2011)

Cancer Screening
1 in 3 Adults Are Not Getting Screened.
(Published: July 5, 2011)

Concussion
Learn to Prevent & Recognize Concussions.
(Published: July 11, 2011)

Healthy Pets
Tips to Prevent Illnesses and Injuries from Pets.
(Published: July 11, 2011)

Pregnancy
Sign Up to Receive Health Tips on Your Phone.
(Published: July 11, 2011)

Cancer Screening
1 in 3 Adults Are Not Getting Screened.
(Published: July 5, 2011)

Iron Storage
Learn about Symptoms and Treatment.
(Published: July 5, 2011)

Yellow Book 2012
New Edition of CDC's Yellow Book Released.
(Published: July 5, 2011)

Summertime Safety
Stay Safe and Healthy this Summer.
(Published: July 1, 2011)

June

WTC Illnesses
James Zadroga Act: Help for WTC Responders.
(Published: June 27, 2011)

Leptospirosis
Heading Outdoors? Help Avoid Infection.
(Published: June 27, 2011)

Pedestrian Safety
Stay Safe While Walking Near Traffic!
(Published: June 27, 2011)

Peer Learning
Public Health Professionals Collaborate.
(Published: June 27, 2011)

Cruise Ships
Stay Healthy when You Go On a Cruise.
(Published: May 2, 2011)

Food Poisoning
Prevent Illness from Clostridium Perfringens.
(Published: June 20, 2011)

NHTD 2011
Answer the Call; Take the Test and Take Control.
(Published: June 20, 2011)

No Sugar Drinks
Drink Fewer Sugar-sweetened Beverages.
(Published: June 20, 2011)

Prevention
America's Plan for Better Health and Wellness.
(Published: June 16, 2011)

Tobacco Controls
Tighter Tobacco Controls Impact Public Health.
(Published: June 14, 2011)

Disparities
Health Risks Among Sexual Minority Youth.
(Published: June 13, 2011)

Elder Abuse
Prevent Elder Abuse in Your Community.
(Published: June 13, 2011)

Tuberculosis
What You Should Know About TB.
(Published: June 13, 2011)

Tuskegee Study
US Public Health Service Syphilis Study at Tuskegee
(Published: June 13, 2011)

Fall Risks for Older Adults
Falls can have serious consequences for older adults.
(Published: June 9, 2011)

Salmonella
Seven Tips: Make Sure your Food is Safer to Eat.
(Published: June 7, 2011)

CDC Museum
Off the Beaten Path: Violence, Women, and Art.
(Published: June 6, 2011)

Tourette Syndrome
Learn What it is and the Resources Available.
(Published: June 6, 2011)

HIV/AIDS
30 years of HIV/AIDS Prevention.
(Published: June 3, 2011)

May

CCancer Survivors
CDC Works with Partners to Help Survivors
(Published: May 31, 2011)

Cytomegalovirus
Your Unborn Baby Can Get an Infection
(Published: May 31, 2011)

Quit Smoking
World No Tobacco Day is May 31.
(Published: May 26, 2011)

One Test. Two Lives.
CDC Recommends HIV Screening for Prenatal Care
(Published: May 26, 2011)

Quit Smoking
World No Tobacco Day is May 31.
(Published: May 26, 2011)

Eagle Books Exhibit
Artwork at Museum Illustrates Healthy Living
(Published: May 24, 2011)

Podcasts
Portable Health and Safety Information
(Published: May 24, 2011)

Baby Hearing
Screen Your Newborn during the First Month.
(Published: May 23, 2011)

Be Prepared
Prepare to Stay Safe in a Hurricane.
(Published: May 23, 2011)

Boating Safety
Enjoy the Water Safely!
(Published: May 23, 2011)

Outdoor Safety
Stay Healthy and Safe Outdoors.
(Published: May 23, 2011)

Stroke
May is Stroke Awareness Month.
(Published: May 23, 2011)

Swim Healthy!
Prevent Swimmer's Ear.
(Published: May 23, 2011)

Zombie Blog
Are You Prepared for a Real Emergency?
(Published: May 19, 2011)

Cancer Research
Using Science to Reduce the Burden of Cancer.
(Published: May 16, 2011)

CDC Video Contest
Healthy Swimming Video Contest! Win $1,000!
(Published: May 16, 2011)

After a Flood
Know How to Protect Your Health & Safety.
(Published: May 13, 2011)

Crash Costs
Save Lives and Money.
(Published: May 11, 2011)

Lyme Disease
Prevent Tick Bites.
(Published: May 9, 2011)

Control Asthma
You Can Prevent Asthma Attacks.
(Published: May 3, 2011)

Teen Pregnancy
May is Teen Pregnancy Prevention Month.
(Published: May 2, 2011)

April

MRSA in Healthcare
Key Things You Should Know.
(Published: April 25, 2011)

Salmonella and Eggs
Tips to Help Prevent a Salmonella Infection from Eggs.
(Published: April 25, 2011)

Secondhand Smoke
Smoke-free Protections Vary Across States.
(Published: April 25, 2011)

Earth Day 2011!
CDC Celebrates Earth Day
(Published: April 22, 2011)

Autism
Be a Family's Champion; Learn the Signs.
(Published: April 18, 2011)

Healthy Baby
Fortification with Folic Acid Can Help.
(Published: April 18, 2011)

Autism Research
Read What CDC is Doing to Understand Autism.
(Published: April 11, 2011)

Cancer Registries
Providing Quality Cancer Data for Research.
(Published: April 11, 2011)

Child Abuse
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month.
(Published: April 11, 2011)

Alcohol Awareness
April is Alcohol Awareness Month.
(Published: April 6, 2011)

Teen Pregnancy
The Importance of Prevention.
(Published: April 5, 2011)

Cancer Control
Collaborating to Conquer Cancer.
(Published: April 4, 2011)

Live Injury-Free!
National Public Health Week 2011.
(Published: April 4, 2011)

World Health Day
Fight Antimicrobial Resistance.
(Published: April 4, 2011)

March

Assessment Tool
Communities Act to Prevent Chronic Diseases.
(Published: March 28, 2011)

Mumps
Make Sure Your Child is Fully Immunized.
(Published: March 28, 2011)

Older Drivers
Stay Safe On the Road.
(Published: March 24, 2011)

Cerebral Palsy
Learn the Signs, Causes and What to Do.
(Published: March 21, 2011)

RSB Conference
Conference on Radiation Emergency Preparedness
(Published: March 21, 2011)

Radiation
Emergency Prep redness.
(Published: March 17, 2011)

Older Adults
Older Adults Not Getting Recommended Services.
(Published: March 14, 2011)

Screen for Life
Colon Cancer Campaign Features Terrence Howard.
(Published: March 14, 2011)

Tsunamis
Public Health Issues Caused by Tsunamis.
(Published: March 11, 2011)

Blood Clots
Take Simple Steps to Protect Yourself.
(Published: March 7, 2011)

Patient Safety
Ten Ways To Be a Safe Patient 
(Published: March 7, 2011)

February

Budget for Health
Learn Cheap Ways to Be Healthy.
(Published: February 22, 2011)

Health Disparities
Impacting Change at State and Local Levels
(Published: February 17, 2011)

Muscular Dystrophy
Learn About the Signs and Care Considerations.
(Published: February 14, 2011)

Polio Facts
Vaccine Success Keeps US Polio-Free
(Published: February 7, 2011)

Vital Signs
High Blood Pressure and Cholesterol: Out of Control.
(Published: February 1, 2011)

January

Diabetes
Does Your Family History Include Type 2 Diabetes?
(Published: January 31, 2011)

Raw Milk
Raw (unpasteurized) Milk Can Make You Very Sick.
(Published: January 31, 2011)

Diabetes
Learn about Complications from Diabetes.
(Published: January 26, 2011)

Birth Defects
10 Things You Need to Know About Birth Defects.
(Published: January 24, 2011)

Student Health
Improving the Health of Youth Through Schools.
(Published: January 24, 2011)

Working in Cold
Working in the Cold: Be Prepared, Be Aware.
(Published: January 24, 2011)

CDC Social Media
Follow CDC on Facebook & Twitter
(Published: January 18, 2011)

Go Green
Ride your Bike
(Published: January 18, 2011)

Hib Disease
Is Your Child Protected against Hib Disease?
(Published: January 18, 2011)

Pregnancy
Talk with Your Doctor about Medication Use
(Published: January 18, 2011)

Disparities
CDC Health Disparities & Inequalities Report.
(Published: January 13, 2011)

Haiti Earthquake
One-Year Anniversary.
(Published: January 11, 2011)

Cervical Cancer
Pap Tests and HPV Vaccine Can Help Prevent It.
(Published: January 10, 2011)

Heart Defects
CDC Works to Prevent Congenital Heart Defects.
(Published: January 10, 2011)

Seat Belts
Every Person, Every Seat, Every Trip.
(Published: January 4, 2011)

Cancer Statistics
Report Shows How Many Got or Died from Cancer.
(Published: January 3, 2011)

Healthy New Year
Enjoy a New Year of Healthy Possibilities!
(Published: January 3, 2011)

Prevent Rubella
MMR: Make Sure Your Child Is Fully Immunized.
(Published: January 3, 2011)

Resolutions
Quit Smoking.
(Published: January 3, 2011)

 

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