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April is STD Awareness Month
April is STD Awareness Month. Take the time to talk to your health care provider about your sexual health and get tested.
Autism: New Training for Health Professionals
April is Autism Awareness Month. Learn about CDC's new training to help health practitioners identify autism and provide quality care.
CDC Celebrates Minority Health Month
This Minority Health Month, come learn about CDC's targeted efforts in promotion of influenza vaccination, tobacco cessation, and community actions aimed at reducing chronic disease. Participate in one of HHS' Days of Action and Unity Activities.
CDC Launches Tobacco Education Campaign
A CDC national tobacco education campaign called "Tips From Former Smokers" features real people who are living with the complications of smoking-related diseases. This campaign encourages smokers to quit.
Healthy Community Design
Make the healthy choice the easy choice in your community by creating opportunities for physical activity, healthy food access, transportation choices, social engagement, traffic injury and crime reduction, and accessibility for all incomes and abilities.
Living With Diabetes: Keep Your Feet Healthy
If you have diabetes, it's important to take care of your feet and the rest of your body. Checking your feet daily can prevent serious problems. During Foot Health Month in April, learn more about protecting your feet.
Meditation and Health
Tell your health care providers about any complementary and alternative practices you use. Give them a full picture of what you do to manage your health. Do not use meditation as a replacement for conventional care or as a reason to postpone seeing a doctor about a medical problem.
New Data on Autism Spectrum Disorders
CDC estimates 1 in 88 children has been identified with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Track your child's development and act early if you have a concern.
Safe and Healthy Travel for Senior Citizens
Learn how senior citizens can prepare for safe and healthy travel to international destinations.
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