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Surgeon General's New Family Health History Tool Is Released, Ready for "21st Century Medicine" (01/13)
Federal Agencies Issue Draft Guidance for Industry Good Importer Practices (01/12)
FDA Announces Appointments: Lou Valdez named Associate Commissioner for International Programs Lori Davis named Chief Information Officer (01/12)
Of Mice and Peanuts: A New Mouse Model for Peanut Allergy (01/12)
Help for Hispanics with Diabetes to Enjoy Healthy, Traditional Foods en español (01/12)
HHS Advises Inauguration Attendees to Prepare to Avoid Cold-Weather Related Health Problems (01/12)
From Outer Space to the Eye Clinic: New Cataract Early Detection Technique (01/08)
Gene Abnormality Found To Predict Childhood Leukemia Relapse (01/07)

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HRSA - Health Resources & Services Administration
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OIG- Office of Inspector General
SAMHSA - Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration

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Protect Yourself from the flu

You can reduce your chance of getting the flu by practicing good health habits and getting the flu vaccine.

HHS Financial Report for 2008

The 2008 Agency Financial Report is now available. Learn what auditors say about HHS stewardship of public funds.

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See HHS Budget and Performance Information for links to in-depth information about the HHS budget and how our programs are performing.

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Man coughing Respiratory Syncytial virus, or RSV, is a respiratory virus that infects the lungs and breathing passages. If infected with RSV, how long do you think you could be contagious?

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Of Interest: National Folic Acid Awareness Week

Supplement Facts table, highlighting 100% Daily Value of Folic Acid

January 5—11 is National Folic Acid Awareness Week. Folic Acid is a B vitamin used by our bodies to make new cells. Everyone needs folic acid but it is particularly important for women who may become pregnant. If a woman has enough folic acid in her body before she is pregnant, it can help prevent major birth defects of her baby's brain and spine.

Learn more about how much folic acid women should have every day and get answers to some Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on folic acid.

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