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While Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month is observed in February, the HHS Office of Adolescent Health (OAH) and the Family and Youth Services Bureau (FYSB) work year-round to prevent teen dating violence. OAH and FYSB programs also support young survivors and encourage adolescents and teens to build healthy relationship skills. OAH is dedicated to improving the health and well-being of adolescents to enable them to become healthy, productive adults. Complementing this work, FYSB is committed to promoting safety, stability, and well-being for all people who have experienced or been exposed to violence, neglect, or trauma, including youth.

In the United States, one in four women dies from heart disease. In fact, heart disease is the leading cause of death among women. While older women are more likely to develop heart disease, women of all ages should be concerned about it.

Vaccines are very important for women — especially for pregnant women. Pregnancy changes your immune system, and during this time of year, you may become more vulnerable to the flu. A flu shot is the best protection against serious complications of the flu, like pneumonia. Getting sick with the flu during pregnancy can be dangerous for both you and your baby. It may cause birth defects or a premature birth. And, since babies younger than 6 months old cannot get a flu shot, your flu shot may protect him or her after they're born.

Ed. note: This blog is cross-posted from the Office of Research on Women's Health. The original post date was January 17, 2014.

Ed. note: This blog is cross-posted from FDAVoice. The original post date was January 14, 2014.