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The Community Preventive Services Task Force recently posted new information on its website, "Diabetes Prevention and Control: Combined Diet and Physical Activity Promotion Programs to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes Among People at Increased Risk." This information is available at http://www.thecommunityguide.

The Community Preventive Services Task Force recently posted new information on its website: "Use of Motorcycle Helmets: Universal Helmet Laws." The task force recommends universal motorcycle helmet laws (laws that apply to all motorcycle operators and passengers) based on strong evidence of effectiveness. Evidence indicates that universal helmet laws increase helmet use, decrease motorcycle-related fatal and nonfatal injuries, and are substantially more effective than no law or only partial motorcycle helmet laws.

The Community Preventive Services Task Force recently posted new information on its website: "Promoting Health Equity Through Education Programs and Policies: Full-Day Kindergarten Programs." The information is available at http://www.thecommunityguide.

The Community Preventive Services Task Force recently posted new information on its website: "Increasing Appropriate Vaccination: Immunization Information Systems." The information is available at http://www.thecommunityguide.

The Community Preventive Services Task Force has posted new information on its website: "Reducing Alcohol-Impaired Driving: Publicized Sobriety Checkpoint Programs." The information is available at http://www.thecommunityguide.

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Everyone 6 months and older should get an annual flu vaccine. It takes about two weeks after vaccination for your body to develop full protection against the flu. Get vaccinated to protect yourself and your loved ones!