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Articles by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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Chickenpox Vaccine: What You Need to Know
Many Vaccine Information Statements are available in Spanish and other languages. See www.immunize.org/vis. Why get...
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Rabies 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: Childhood Immunizations | Neighborhood Safety -
Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) Vaccines: What You Need to Know
Many Vaccine Information Statements are available in Spanish and other languages. See www.immunize.org/vis. Why get...
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Polio Vaccine: What You Need to Know
Many Vaccine Information Statements are available in Spanish and other languages. See www.immunize.org/vis. What is...
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Inactivated Influenza Vaccine: What You Need To Know
Updated 8/11/09 Why get vaccinated? Influenza (“flu”) is a contagious disease. It is caused by the...
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Why Is Childhood Obesity Considered a Health Problem?
Doctors and scientists are concerned about the rise of obesity in children and youth because obesity may lead to the...
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How to Avoid Portion Size Pitfalls to Help Manage Your Weight
When eating at many restaurants, it's hard to miss that portion sizes have gotten larger in the last few years. The...
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Making Physical Activity a Part of a Child's Life
How is it possible for my child to meet the Guidelines? Many physical activities fall under more than one type of...
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Child Development and Public Health
The early years of a child's life are crucial for cognitive, social and emotional development. Therefore, it is...
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Developmental Screening
Overview What is developmental screening? Developmental screening is a procedure designed to identify children...
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