Additional Resources

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Investigation Update: Outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium Infections, 2008–2009

CDC is collaborating with public health officials in many states and the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to investigate a multistate outbreak of human infections due to Salmonella serotype Typhimurium. read more »

Be Prepared: How To Plan For Disasters

In the event of a disaster, your first thought is to immediately find, protect, and comfort your children, and to see first-hand that they are safe. read more »

Rethinking The Brain

New insights into brain development suggest that as we care for our youngest children, as we institute policies or practices that affect their day-to-day experience, the stakes are very high. read more »

5 Steps To Finding Summer Care

For many parents, the end of the school year can mean scrambling for care. The key to success is to start early. read more »

All In The Family

Making child care provided by relatives work for your family. read more »

Coping With Disaster

Many of us were affected by the terrorist attacks in New York City and Washington, DC. No one could have avoided the barrage of photos and news stories, not even the youngest of children. read more »

Holiday Tips

The holidays are an exciting time of year for children, and to help ensure they have a safe holiday season, here are some tips from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). read more »