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Flu Vaccination Everyone 6 months and older should get a flu vaccine every season with rare exceptions. Vaccination is particularly important for people who are at higher risk of serious complications from influenza.

 

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Arthritis: 4 Facts Arthritis is more common than you may think. Globally, millions of people are affected by arthritis. In the US, about 1 in 4 adults have arthritis that has been diagnosed by a doctor. Arthritis can lead to severe joint pain, thereby limiting the activities people normally do in their everyday lives.   Decrease your risk >

 

Not Just ADHD Many children who have attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) have other concerns or disorders. Recognizing symptoms of different disorders and finding ways to help children can be a challenge for families.    Help children >

Protect Kids from Environmental Exposure Children’s rapid development from before they are born through early childhood makes them more vulnerable to environmental exposures. Contact the experts at your nearest Pediatric Environmental Health Specialty Unit (PEHSU) to learn how to protect your child from exposure to health hazards in the environment.   Prevent exposure >

 

Healthy and Safe Swimming We typically think about healthy and safe swimming during the summer months, but a lot of people also swim in the fall, winter, and spring. Many hot tubs and indoor pools are open all year.   Year-round safety >

Milestones Matter Skills such as taking a first step, smiling for the first time, and waving “bye-bye,” are called developmental milestones. From birth to 5 years, your child should reach milestones in how he or she plays, learns, speaks, acts and moves.   Download the app > En Español

 

Age Without Injury Injuries from falls and car crashes are more common as we age. You can take simple steps to prevent these injuries from happening, so you can stay healthy and independent longer.   Still going strong >

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COVID-19 in the U.S.   Cases, Data, and Surveillance   Find maps and charts to track cases, deaths, and other trends of COVID-19 at the local, state, and national levels.   View CDC’s COVID Data Tracker Vaccinations tab to track distribution of COVID-19 vaccines in your state.   Sign up for the COVID-19 SARS-CoV-2 Variant Classifications and Definitions updates if you would like more information on COVID-19. Please share it with your colleagues and networks.

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