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Articles by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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What Would Happen If We Stopped Vaccinations?
In the U.S., vaccination programs have eliminated or significantly reduced many vaccine-preventable diseases. However,...
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10 Things You Need to Know About Immunizations
Why your child should be immunized Children need immunizations (shots) to protect them from dangerous childhood...
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Vaccines Needed by Teens and College Students
Vaccines are not just for babies and young children. As children get older, the protection provided by some early...
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Questions and Answers About Smallpox Vaccination while Pregnant or Breastfeeding
Should pregnant women receive the smallpox vaccine if there are no cases of smallpox? If there is no disease present:...
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Hepatitis B Vaccine: What You Need To Know
Many Vaccine Information Statements are available in Spanish and other languages. See www.immunize.org/vis. What is...
Topics: Early Years (Birth-5) | Childhood Immunizations -
Key Facts about Swine Influenza (Swine Flu)
Last Updated April 23, 2009 Swine Flu What is Swine Influenza? Swine Influenza (swine flu) is a respiratory disease...
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CDC Guidance for School Administrators (K-12)
August 7, 2009, 9:00 AM ET This document provides guidance to help decrease the spread of flu among students and school...
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Childhood Overweight and Obesity
Obesity is a serious health concern for children and adolescents. Data from NHANES surveys (1976–1980 and 2003–2006)...
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Consequences
Childhood obesity is associated with various health-related consequences. Obese children and adolescents may experience...
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Use of BMI to Screen for Overweight and Obesity in Children
For children and adolescents (aged 2–19 years), the BMI value is plotted on the CDC growth charts to determine the...
Topics: Physical Health | Childhood Obesity
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