KEY POINTS Overview Planning for pregnancy Thinking about having a baby? If you have a family health history that includes a birth defect, developmental disability, newborn screening disorder, or genetic condition, you might be more likely to have a baby with this condition. Learning more about your family health history before you get pregnant can give you time […]

Hepatitis B is a viral infection that causes inflammation of the liver. Hepatitis B can be an acute, short-term infection or a chronic, long-lasting infection. Asian American people represent 7 percent of the U.S. population and more than half of the people in the U.S. living with chronic hepatitis B. African American people have the […]

KEY POINTS Understanding Influenza Flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses that infect the nose, throat, and sometimes the lungs. It can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to death. The best way to prevent flu is by getting a flu vaccine each year. Symptoms Flu can cause mild to […]