California Area OfficeCA Area Director's Messages
- November 1, 2006
- Pneumococcal Awareness
Pneumococcal disease kills more people in the United States each year than all other vaccine-preventable diseases combined. Pneumococcal infection causes an estimated 40,000 deaths annually in the US.
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- October 1, 2006
- Cold & Flu Season
Cold and flu season is upon us once again. The flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by viruses. It can be mild or severe, and in some cases, lead to serious complications or even death.
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- September 1, 2006
- September is National "5 A Day" Month
September brings fall, the start of a new school year and the National "5 A Day" month, which celebrates the benefits of fruits and vegetable consumption.
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- August 1, 2006
- August is National Immunization Awareness Month
August is recognized as National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM) by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The goal of NIAM is to increase awareness about immunizations across the lifespan, from the very young children to the elderly.
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- June 1, 2006
- National Men's Health Week, June 12-18, 2006
The purpose of Men's Health Week is to heighten awareness of preventable health problems and encourage early detection and treatment of disease among men and boys.
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- May 1, 2006
- May is National High Blood Pressure Education Month
The theme of the 2006 Campaign from the National High Blood Pressure Education Month in May is Mission Possible: Prevent and Control High Blood Pressure
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- April 1, 2006
- April is Alcohol Awareness Month
Alcohol-related illnesses and injuries are responsible for enormous suffering and financial burden to the national economy.
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- March 1, 2006
- March is National Nutrition Month
March is National Nutrition Month and the theme from the American Dietetic Association is "Step Up to Nutrition and Health."
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- February 1, 2006
- Women's Heart Disease: February is National Heart Month
Heart disease is the number one killer of women in the United States, claiming the lives of one out of every three women.
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