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Recommended Drinks for Young Children 0-5

The options and the marketing can be overwhelming!
The best-choice beverages are really simple: water and plain milk. Learn more here.
Will my baby have sickle cell disease?

Every year, roughly 2,000 babies are born with sickle cell disease, the most common inherited blood disorder in the US.
Learn more here.
Make a Plan for a Healthy Baby!

Don’t drink any alcohol if you are pregnant or could become pregnant.
FASDs are 100% preventable. Learn more here.
Get Your Flu Vaccine Early!

All children 6 months and older should get the flu vaccine, ideally by the end of October.
Learn more here.
Keep Kids Away from Floodwater

Children, teens, and pregnant women should NOT be involved in the clean-up efforts.
Flash flood information for families here.

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