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Diet, Nutrition & Eating Right Dietary Guidelines for Americans Get advice on how good dietary habits can promote health and reduce risk for major chronic diseases (2 years to adult). ChooseMyPlate.gov Build a healthy plate from the five food groups that make up a healthy diet. Eat Healthy Learn the basics and the benefits, and take action. Nutrition.gov Find easy-to-read information on food and nutrition. Exercise & Fitness Physical Activity for Everyone Add exercise to your life with physical activity guidelines for children, adults, and seniors. Exercise and Physical Fitness | en español Get the basics, health check tools, tutorials, the latest news, and more. Exercise for Older Adults Put safety first as you begin an exercise routine. Find out how to do strength, balance, stretching, and endurance exercises. Content created by Digital Communications Division (DCD) Content last reviewed on February 27, 2015https://www.hhs.gov/programs/prevention-and-wellness/nutrition-and-fitness/index.html

  Vaccines & Immunizations Vaccines including polio, mumps, rubella, measles, and tetanus are routinely recommended for most people. Other vaccines are recommended based on age, health, or specific circumstances. Vaccines.gov Get information on vaccines and immunization for infants, children, teenagers, adults, and seniors. Find resources from federal agencies for the general public and their communities about vaccines across the lifespan. Flu Vaccination & Vaccine Safety Influenza is a potentially serious disease that can lead to hospitalization and sometimes even death. The flu vaccination has been shown to have many benefits including reducing the risk of flu illnesses, hospitalizations and even the risk of flu-related death in children. Traveler’s Health (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) Get information on the shots/vaccines, medications, and other measures to prevent illness and injury during international travel (search by country name). National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP) (Health Resources and Services Administration) Ensures an adequate supply of vaccines, stabilizes vaccine costs, and provides a forum for individuals found to be injured by certain vaccines. Content created by Digital Communications Division (DCD) Content last reviewed on January 13, 2020 HHS.govU.S. Department of Health & Human Services