US Department of Health and Human Services

The Department of Health & Human Services is the United States government's principal agency for protecting the health of all Americans and providing essential human services, especially for those who are least able to help themselves. The department includes more than 300 programs, covering a wide spectrum of activities.

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Vaccine Safety Many dread diseases - such as smallpox, polio, rubella, and whooping cough--have been eradicated or become rare, thanks to widespread inoculation. But some people still have questions about the safety of vaccines.
Treating and Preventing Venomous Snake Bites Twenty kinds of poisonous snakes inhabit the United States (except for Maine, Alaska and Hawaii), and coping with a bite from any one of them is no picnic. There are ways to prevent getting bitten, however, and effective treatment if prevention fails.
Health Insurance Choices Health insurance is one of your most important needs. Without it, one serious illness or accident could wipe you out financially. The information provided will help you decide which is the best plan you can afford.
Guide to Health Care Quality This guide is designed to help you get quality health care. Getting quality health care can help you stay healthy and recover faster when you become sick. The tips presented here are provided to help you be active in making decisions about your health
Having Surgery? Having Surgery? What You Need to Know is for patients who are facing surgery that is not an emergency. Some of the questions in this document may help you and your family understand more about your surgery, whether it has to be done right away or can
What to Do After Your Diagnosis Your doctor gave you a diagnosis that could change your life. This document can help you take the next steps. Every person is different, of course, and every person's disease or condition will affect them differently.
Stress and Your Health What are some of the most common causes of stress? Stress can arise for a variety of reasons. Stress can be brought about by a traumatic accident, death, or emergency situation. Stress can also be a side effect of a serious illness or disease.