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If you are going to be spending a long time in a foreign country—to go to school or to work, for example—have a plan to protect your health while you’re away from home.

Take steps to live a healthy life and support your grandchildren’s health.

Content on this page was developed during the 2009-2010 H1N1 pandemic and has not been updated.

Content on this page was developed during the 2009-2010 H1N1 pandemic and has not been updated.

Protect Your Baby from Group B Strep! Protect your baby from group B strep. If you're 35-37 weeks pregnant, ask your doctor or nurse about a group B strep test.

Because of age, health conditions, or other factors, some people should not get certain vaccines or should wait before getting them. Read the guidelines below for each vaccine.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Division of Tuberculosis Elimination

Keeping up to date with recommended immunizations is the best defense against meningococcal disease. Maintaining healthy habits, like getting plenty of rest and not coming into close contact with people who are sick, can also help.

If you're pregnant, a flu shot is your best protection against serious illness from the flu. A flu shot can protect pregnant women, their unborn babies, and even the baby after birth.

CDC Vaccine Information Statements (VISs) explain to vaccine recipients both the benefits and risks of a vaccine. Federal law requires that VISs be handed out before vaccinations are given.