U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
About Us
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.
Contact Information
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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Vaccines for Children Program: For Parents
What is the history of the Vaccines for Children Program? In 1989 - 1991, a measles epidemic in the United States...
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Food Allergies: Questions and Answers for Parents
Food allergy affects up to 6 to 8 percent of children under the age of 3 and close to 4 percent of adults. What is a...
Topics: Childhood Allergies -
A Healthy Mouth For Your Baby
Before Your Baby is Born What you eat when you are pregnant is important. Eating right will help you and your growing...
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Dental Care Every Day: A Caregiver’s guide
Like everyone else, people with developmental disabilities can have a healthy mouth if these three steps are...
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10 Tips to Protect Children from Pesticide and Lead Poisonings
Infants and children may be especially sensitive to health risks posed by pesticides for several reasons: their...
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Parents Be a Role Model for Your Child
Here is what we can all do to help keep our children “violence-free” Parents and caregivers are vital to the...
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Parents - Dosing Tips for Kids and Cough and Cold Remedies
Giving medicine to a child is part of nearly every parent's job at some point. The key is reading labels carefully,...
Topics: Childhood Physical Health -
Understanding Teen Decision Making
What was he thinking? How could she? If you find yourself wondering what your teen was thinking, the answer may be...
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Good Decisions: More Than a Feeling
What was he thinking? How could she? If you find yourself wondering what your teen was thinking, the answer may be...
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Choosing Safe and Appropriate Toys
Buying Toys Choose toys with care. Keep in mind the child's age, interests and skill level. Look for quality design...
Topics: Toy Safety | Toy Safety Decisions
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