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It's National Hand Washing Awareness Week!
12/4/19 Hand washing is one of the fundamental practices children often overlook. During flu season, it is especially important to remind students to wash their hands before and after certain activities throughout the day. Clean hands help prevent the spread of germs that could lead to serious illnesses. Shop soaps and educational materials to help teach your students proper hygiene!
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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Military-Connected Children: A Parents’ Guide
12/3/19 Want to understand ADHD better? The Military Child Education Coalition published a parents’ guide to understanding ADHD and learning how to communicate with professionals and other parents about issues related to transitions for highly mobile children with ADHD.
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This week is National Influenza Vaccination Week (NIVW)- It’s Not Too Late to Vaccinate
12/2/19 This week is National Influenza Vaccination Week (NIVW), an annual observance to remind everyone 6 months and older that although the holiday season has begun, it's not too late to get a flu vaccine. As long as flu viruses are spreading and causing illness, vaccination should continue throughout flu season in order to protect as many people as possible against flu.
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World AIDS Day - Ending the HIV/AIDS Epidemic Community to Community
12/1/19 If you’re looking for ways to mobilize your community, inspire your partners to join this cause, and increase the overall impact your organization plays in HIV prevention- check out the World AIDS Day toolkit.
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Strong Relationships with Trusted Adults Prevent and Help Kids Recover From Toxic Stress
11/22/19 Prolonged stress early in childhood has an impact on a child’s behavior and ability to learn.
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2018 CDC School Helath Profiles Released
11/21/19 Findings from the 2018 School Health Profiles illustrate the current status of school health policies and practices carried out in U.S. schools across states and large urban school districts implementing school-based HIV and STD prevention strategies.
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CDC Kicks Off U.S. Antibiotic Awareness Week 2019
11/18/19 Antibiotics are powerful tools for treating life-threatening bacterial infections, like those that can lead to sepsis. However, anytime antibiotics are used, they can cause side effects and can lead to antibiotic resistance. Today kicks off U.S. Antibiotic Awareness Week 2019!. Learn more.
