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August 27, 2009
Secretary Sebelius Releases New Report: America's Seniors and Health Insurance Reform: Protecting Coverage and Strengthening Medicare The report highlights the problems with the status quo that leave seniors paying escalating costs for their health care while outlining how health insurance reform will strengthen Medicare and protect coverage for seniors.. More...
August 27, 2009
Immunization Rates Remain Stable at High Levels Among 19- Through 35-Month-Old Children Childhood immunization rates in the United States remain stable at high levels, according to a national survey. More...
August 25, 2009
FDA Authorizes Emergency Use of H1N1 Test for U.S. Troops Serving Overseas The U.S. Food and Drug Administration will allow qualified laboratories to perform the tests and interpret results. More... More news HHS Family of Agencies Watch, Listen, Subscribe Of Interest: Safety in the Sun As summer begins to turn up the heat, you should start taking extra care to protect yourself from the sun. UV, or ultraviolet, rays have the ability to damage your skin cells and cause a variety of problems, including skin spots and skin cancer. In order to help protect yourself against UV rays, avoid being in direct sunlight for extended periods of time, especially during peak hours of daylight (10:00am and 4:00pm). Also use sunscreen that has an SPF of at least 15; be sure to reapply after swimming, toweling off, or being in the sun for more than an hour and a half. Learn more about sun safety. |