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  1. >41,000 whooping cough cases reported in 2012. Vaccine especially important for expectant mothers.

  2. CDC investigates outbreak of Salmonella linked to chicken. Always cook raw poultry to 165 degrees F.

  3. Whooping cough can be deadly for infants. Get vaccine while pregnant to help protect your newborn.

  4. Newborn screening helped detect Alex’s critical congenital heart defect soon after his birth. Read his story: .

  5. The Marketplace will be set up so you can compare plans that meet your needs, in the same place, and same time.  

  6. Kevin, a man living with muscular dystrophy, has moved and changed his work situation, but stays active. Read more:

  7. Using a generator after the storm? Keep it a min. of 20 ft from open doors, windows to prevent CO poisoning!

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