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Holiday Party Safety Tips for Parents

Visiting with family and friends is one of the many wonderful things about the holidays. Watch this short video to learn more about keeping your child safe while visiting...

Salmonella Outbreak – Raw Turkey Products

Health and Safety, Parenting

CDC and public health and regulatory officials in several states are investigating a multistate outbreak of multidrug-resistant Salmonella infections linked to raw turkey products. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (USDA-FSIS) is...

Developmental Milestones Matter

Child Development, Parenting

Download CDC’s new Milestone Tracker app for a fun and easy way to track and celebrate your child’s developmental milestones! Now available in English and Spanish. Skills, such as taking a first step, smiling for the first time, and waving “bye-bye,” are called...

Pink Eye: Usually Mild and Easy to Treat

Health and Safety, Parenting

Pink, itchy eyes? Pink eye – or conjunctivitis – is common and spreads easily. It sometimes needs medical treatment, depending on the cause. Know the symptoms, when to seek treatment, and how to help prevent it. Pink eye, also known as conjunctivitis, is one of the...

Listeria Outbreak Linked to Deli Ham from Johnston County Hams, Inc.

Health and Safety, Parenting

CDC advises consumers and retailers not to eat, serve, or sell recalled ready-to-eat deli ham produced by Johnston County Hams, Inc. The ham is linked to a multistate outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes infections. A food safety alert has been posted at:...

September – National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month

Health and Safety, Parenting

One in 5 children in the United States are obese. Childhood obesity puts kids at risk for health problems that were once seen only in adults, like type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart disease. The good news? Childhood obesity can be prevented. Communities,...

About Breastfeeding

Health and Safety, Parenting

Breastfeeding is the best source of nutrition for most infants. It can also reduce the risk for some short- and long-term health conditions for both infants and mothers. Most mothers want to breastfeed but stop early due to a lack of ongoing support. Certain factors...