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    21 hours ago

    Suicides are rising across the US. Suicide is more than a mental health condition — states and communities can adopt comprehensive strategies to prevent suicide. Read more in new report:

    Suicide Rising Across the US
    Suicide rates increased in nearly every state from 1999 through 2016.
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  2. 17 hours ago

    Spending time overseas this summer? Be sure to see a doctor at least a month before your trip to discuss vaccines, medicines, and healthy habits. Stay healthy and safe on your trip with these tips from .

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    20 hours ago

    174 Americans are dying every day from drug overdose. Addiction can happen in the blink of an eye. We MUST end the opioid crisis. Watch the new ads from , , and .

    Know the truth | Kyle’s Story | Opioids
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  4. 19 hours ago

    In 2017, 3.6 million middle and high school students say they used a tobacco product in the past 30 days. More in today’s : .

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    Jun 5

    . just unveiled DRIVe, a new, transformative public-private engagement model designed to accelerate innovation & incentivize investors & innovators to tackle threats.

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  6. 20 hours ago

    New summarizes activity in the United States from October 1, 2017 – May 19, 2018 as a high severity season.

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  7. 22 hours ago

    Antibiotic-resistant can be difficult to treat. Learn how to protect yourself and your family.

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  8. Jun 6

    Keep fruits and veggies away from raw meat. Separate, don’t contaminate!

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  9. Jun 6

    Healthcare Providers: Help promote safe dosing by using only metric units (mL) when prescribing oral liquid meds and when instructing parents and patients.

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    Jun 6

    If you or a loved one need help, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or visit .

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  11. Jun 6

    Parents: June is Month. Get the facts about congenital :

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  12. Jun 6

    vaccination offers the best protection when adolescents complete the series at age 11 or 12, long before they are exposed. To learn more about how to protect your preteen, visit: .

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  13. Jun 5

    Moms and moms-to-be deserve the best— including the very best mental health. Learn about maternal depression and seeking help: .

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  14. Jun 5

    Stop ticks from taking a bite out of your summer fun with repellents, tick checks, and showers!

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  15. Jun 5

    Thanks to the vaccine, there are less than 20 deaths a year from , but outbreaks still occur. Learn the importance of protecting your baby from this infection: .

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  16. Jun 5

    CDC's 2018 International Conference on Emerging Infectious Diseases is happening this August in Atlanta, GA. Registration is open:

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  17. Jun 4

    Always choose pasteurized milk over . Learn more about raw milk and why it’s risky.

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  18. Jun 4

    June is month. About one in five babies with congenital cytomegalovirus () infection will have symptoms or long-term health problems such as hearing loss. Learn more:

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  19. Jun 4

    Don’t contaminate, separate! Keep fruits and veggies away from raw meat.

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  20. Jun 4

    It's not always easy to talk to loved ones about your family history of cancer. Here are a few helpful tips:

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