People at High Risk for Flu

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People at Higher Risk of Flu Complications If you are at higher risk of developing serious flu complications, flu vaccination is especially important. When you get vaccinated, you reduce your risk of getting sick with flu and possibly being hospitalized or dying from flu.

 

Get your flu vaccine >   En Español

Living with Spina Bifida Spina bifida occurs when a portion of the backbone, as well as the spinal cord beneath, do not form correctly during pregnancy. This typically results in damage to the spinal cord and nerves.    Nikia's story >

 

Help Young People Grow Up When young people are bystanders to bullying, they can use simple techniques like safely interrupting the situation or speaking up when they see bullying happening.   Prevent bullying >

PrEP Protects Against HIV PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) is medicine people at risk for HIV take to prevent getting HIV from sex or injection drug use.   About PrEP > En Español

 

Type 1 Diabetes for Parents Life is bound to change in many ways when your child is diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. It can all seem overwhelming at first, but it will get easier with time and knowledge.   Help manage your child's type 1 >

BAM Dining Decisions Game Dining Decisions is a CDC mobile game for kids available on iTunes and Google Play. This interactive and educational app is a fun way for kids to learn to make healthy food choices whether at home, school, or on the go.   Play the game >

 

Family Health History If you have close relatives with breast or ovarian cancer, you may be at higher risk for developing these diseases. Does your family health history put you at higher risk? Would you benefit from cancer genetic counseling and testing?   Know your risk >

Newborn Screening It is recommended that all babies are screened for hearing loss no later than 1 month of age.   1-3-6 Benchmarks >

 

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