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Provides information about meat and poultry inspection, tips for safe
handling of food, food safety publications and newsletters, and who to call if
you have a problem with food products. Call the toll-free Meat and Poultry
Hotline and speak with experts in the field of food safety.
Provides information about community-based and national efforts to
encourage gleaning and food recovery and to support private efforts to rescue
food that otherwise might be wasted.
Visit the Kid's Home Page at the National Cancer Institute. Young
cancer patients can read stories and poetry, submit pictures, and learn how
other kids and their parents are coping with cancer.
Health related articles on "Teen Scene" topics, ranging from
nutrition and sun safety to eating disorders and preventing sexually
transmitted diseases, are available.
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vaccine recommendations by region, cruise ship sanitation inspection reports,
and other tips for international travelers.