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This compilation of HHS resources is meant to be your quick and easy guide to key health information from recommended schedules for screening tests and immunizations to essential emergency preparedness strategies. For a your health literacy, read them. Print them. Save them. Most importantly, use them—often.

Physical Activity Guidelines

Dietary Guidelines

Common Screening Tests (a glossary)

High Risk Screening Schedule

Recommended 2008 Immunizations for Infant, Youth, and Adolescent Persons (Age birth to 18 years) click here.

Immunization Safety Guides

How to Talk to Your Doctor

Symptoms of Serious Health Conditions

Seeking a Second Opinion

Advanced Medical Planning Glossary and Guide

Emergency Preparedness & Disaster Safety Guides

Last modified: 4/09/2009

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- Diabetes Awareness November 19, 2009
  As the problem of obesity increases in the U.S., so will the number of adults being diagnosed with diabetes. This podcast discusses how eating a balanced diet and maintaining a healthy weight are important ways to prevent or delay the onset of type 2 diabetes.
NYTimes: Health
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  Hot lines, online groups and organizations that charge fees on a sliding scale are options for finding help.
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  The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said flu activity was declining in all regions of the country.
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WashingtonPost: Health
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- Women can wait until age 21 for cervical cancer test, group says November 20, 2009
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