U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
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The Department of Health and Human Services is the United States government's principal agency for protecting the health of all Americans and providing essential human services, especially for those who are least able to help themselves.
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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
200 Independence Avenue, S.W.
Washington, D.C. 20201
Telephone: 202-619-0257
You can submit feedback online to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services by visiting http://www.hhs.gov/feedback.html.
Articles by U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
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Family Activities
These family activities are designed to help you and your children spend quality family time together while relating to...
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Tips for Talking to Children in Trauma: Preschool to Adolescence
Children are just as affected as adults are by a disaster or traumatic event. Some may be affected even more, but no one...
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Make Fitness Fun
How does exercise benefit your child and your family? • Healthy Weight Physical activity is necessary to help...
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Over-the-Counter Medicine: Kids Aren't Just Small Adults
Use care when giving any medicine to an infant or a child. Even over-the-counter (OTC) medicines that you buy are...
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Parent Tips on Physical Activity
Are there special recommendations for young people? It is recommended that children and adolescents participate in at...
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Physical Fitness in Infants and Toddlers
WASHINGTON, D.C. Dr. Jane Clark, professor and chair of the Department of Kinesiology at the University of Maryland,...
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The Flu: A Guide For Parents
Young children, pregnant women, older adults, and people with chronic health problems can get very sick or be presented...
Topics: Childhood Flu | Childhood Physical Health -
Tracking Vaccinations
Who is responsible for keeping immunization records? In most states, it is the responsibility of the parents of...
Topics: Childhood Immunizations -
Preventing Poisoning: Safety Tips for You, Your Family, and Friends
Children under the age of six are at the greatest risk for unintentional poisoning. Drugs and Medicines Follow...
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