Don't make your kids members of the clean plate club! 🍽️ Forcing kids to overeat teaches them to ignore their bodies' signals that they're full—which can set them up for a lifetime of overeating. Find tips to keep mealtimes fun + help kids develop healthy eating habits ↓

How much do you know about hepatitis? Learn the ABCs of viral hepatitis to find out if you should get tested and/or vaccinated: bit.ly/3fjvyO3

Anyone can have a stroke at any age. Many common medical conditions can increase your chances of having a stroke + your lifestyle choices also play a role. Learn more about your risk + talk with your health care provider about making changes to your lifestyle ⤵️

Adults need at least 2½ hours of aerobic exercise each week🚴🏾 + muscle strengthening activities 2 days/week.💪🏽 Make it manageable! Check out the #MoveYourWay tool to make your plan + get moving → bit.ly/4137GEp

Found an attached tick? CDC’s Tick Bite Bot can help you with tick removal. Bookmark this URL so it’s handy when you need it! bit.ly/TickBiteBot

#LymeDiseaseAwarenessMonth

This month, we're celebrating 50 years of #WIC ! 🥳 The WIC program helps pregnant women, mothers & caregivers of infants & young children learn about good nutrition to keep themselves & their families healthy. Learn more about how WIC can help your family: bit.ly/3V44gji

With the ☀️ shining a bit more, you may be spending more time outside! Take action to protect your skin from sun damage by wearing long-sleeved shirts, long pants, a hat + sunglasses. Don't forget to use broad-spectrum sunscreen with at least SPF 15!

Many of us are facing challenges that can be stressful + overwhelming. Learning to cope with stress in a healthy way will help you, the people you care about, + those around you maneuver difficult times. #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth

Looking for some healthy, easy + tasty snack ideas for your child? Try these low-fat, low-sugar treats:

🍎 an apple
🍌 a banana
🍓1 cup berries
🍇1 cup grapes
🥕1 cup carrots, broccoli or peppers + 2 tablespoons of hummus

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Smoke alarms are a key part of a home fire escape plan. When there is a fire, smoke spreads fast. Make sure that you have smoke alarms on every level of your home + test them monthly + replace them every 10 years.

#Vaccines protect infants, children & teens from serious childhood diseases. They are also the best way to protect adults from serious diseases. Even if you or your child have not previously been vaccinated, it's not too late. Talk to your doctor. #Vaccines Work

Ticks can be tiny + hard to find on your body. If you're spending more time outside, make sure to take preventative action to avoid tick bites:

Distracted driving is ANYTHING that takes your eyes, hands or attention off the road.

Trying to quit smoking feels different for each person, but almost everyone will have some symptoms of nicotine withdrawal. When you stop, your body + brain have to get used to not having nicotine. Find more tips to manage withdrawal ↓

Do you have questions about your child's immunization schedule or wonder why it’s so important to follow it? Get your questions answered + check out the 6 reasons why you should vaccinate your child on time: bit.ly/3KXsENq #WorldImmunizationWeek

Healthy eating starts at the grocery store.🛒 To get the best deals on the healthiest, tastiest food, use a shopping list to help you stay focused on buying foods that fit your meal plan + budget. Find tips to set you up for success:

It's #NationalPrescriptionDrugTakeBackDay , which aims to provide safe, convenient + responsible means of disposing prescription drugs. Locate a collection site near you: bit.ly/4aPs68V

Distraction is deadly—3,522 people were killed by distracted driving in 2021. One text or call could wreck it all, so be sure to drive safely and avoid distractions. #DistractedDrivingAwarenessMonth

Make plans to get outside + be active this weekend!🚴🏾 Spending time outdoors is a great way to reduce stress, which can improve both your physical + mental health.