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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. Take action during National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month! You can encourage communities, health professionals, and families to work together to raise awareness about the obesity epidemic and show people how to work towards a solution...

Immunizations (also called shots or vaccines) help prevent dangerous and sometimes deadly diseases. Immunization isn’t just for kids. To stay protected against serious illnesses like the flu, measles, and pneumonia, adults need to get vaccinated, too. National Immunization Awareness Month is a great time to promote vaccines and remind family, friends, and coworkers to stay up to date on their shots...

HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) is the virus that causes AIDS. In 2017, more than 1.1 million people in the United States were living with HIV. Since many people with HIV don’t have symptoms, 1 in 7 don’t know they have it. The only way to know if you have HIV is to get tested — spread the word about National HIV Testing Day on June 27! With this and other National Health Observance toolkits offered on healthfinder...

Injuries are the leading cause of death for Americans ages 1 to 40, but there are many ways to stay safe and prevent injuries. Take action during National Safety Month — encourage communities, workplaces, families, and individuals to identify and report safety hazards. You can help raise awareness about ways to reduce the risk of injuries...