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National Glaucoma Awareness Month Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that damage the optic nerve, which causes blindness over time, without warning. The most common form of glaucoma is open-angle glaucoma, which accounts for 90 percent of all glaucoma cases. This is marked by an increase of intraocular pressure (IOP), or pressure inside the eye. Secondary glaucoma refers to any case in which another disease causes or contributes to increased eye pressure, resulting in optic nerve damage and vision loss. Although there is no cure for glaucoma yet, medication or surgery can slow or prevent further vision loss. That’s why it is so important to visit your optometrist as soon as possible if you experience the following symptoms:

 Loss of side (peripheral) vision  Difficulty focusing on close-up words  Seeing colored rings or halos around lights  Headaches and eye pain  Frequent changes in corrective lens prescriptions  Difficulty adjusting eyes to the dark

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National Radon Action Month Cervical Health Awareness Month National Birth Defects Prevention Month National Glaucoma Awareness Month National Stalking Awareness Month National Winter Sports TBI Awareness Month Thyroid Awareness Month

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New Year’s Day

8 9 10 11 12 13 14 National Folic Acid Awareness Week (8-14)

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Martin Luther Inauguration Day King, Jr. Day

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National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week (23-29)

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National Children’s Dental Health Month Just because primary teeth fall out doesn’t mean children can go without dental care until their permanent teeth come in. A child’s first 20 primary teeth come in between the ages of 6 months and 3 years. During this time, it is important to start building good dental habits. In honor of National Children’s Dental Health Month, here are some general tips for caring for your children’s teeth.  Take your child to a dentist when his or her first tooth appears or no later than his or her first birthday.  Start brushing your child’s teeth as soon as they come in and continue to do so until he or she can do it alone.  Start flossing your child’s teeth as soon as he or she has two teeth that touch each other. You will probably need to assist your child with flossing until he or she reaches the age of 6 or 7.  Be sure to replace your child’s toothbrush every three to four months or as soon as it appears to be worn.  When selecting oral care products, be sure to check for the American Dental Association (ADA) “Seal of Acceptance.”

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American Heart Month AMD/Low Vision Awareness Month International Prenatal Infection Prevention Month National Children’s Dental Health Month Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month

1 2 3 4 National Wear Red Day African Heritage & World Cancer Day Health Week (1-7) National Give Kids A Smile Day

5 6 7 8 9 10 11 National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day National Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week (7-14) 12 13 14 15 16 17 18

Valentine’s Day National Donor Day

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National Eating National Heart Valve Presidents Day Disorder Screening Disease Awareness Program (21-27) Day

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Mardi Gras

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Workplace Eye Wellness Month The workplace can present a variety of dangers to one’s eyes. Eye injuries can be caused by flying objects in the air, chemical splashes, tools and particles. The good news is that approximately 90 percent of all work-related eye injuries can be prevented by wearing the proper personal protective equipment (PPE) while on the job. In honor of Workplace Eye Wellness Month, reduce your risk of eye injuries by taking steps to eliminate hazards and wearing the appropriate eye protection. Consider the following recommendations:  Select safety glasses or goggles that are appropriate for the job and your facial features. Glasses should rest firmly on the top of your nose and close to, but not against, the face.  Always keep safety goggles and glasses clean. Scratches and dirt can reduce vision and may contribute to accidents.  Wear glasses or goggles that are properly ventilated for the work you are performing.  Identify and eliminate the dangers in your workplace before beginning your tasks for the day.

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National Endometriosis Month National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month National Nutrition Month National Kidney Month National Cheerleading Safety Month Problem Gaming Awareness Month Trisomy Awareness Month Save Your Vision Month Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month Workplace Eye Wellness Month

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Ash Wednesday

5 6 7 8 9 10 11 National School Breakfast Week (6- National Women 10) World Kidney Day and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day National Sleep Awareness Week® (6-13) 12 13 14 15 16 17 18

Patient Safety Awareness Week Brain Awareness St. Patrick’s Day (12-18) Week (13-19)

19 20 21 22 23 24 25 National Poison Prevention Week National Native (19-25) American Diabetes World Tuberculosis American HIV/AIDS Alert Day Day National Tsunami Awareness Day Preparedness Week (19-27)

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National Autism Awareness Month Autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) refer to a group of developmental disabilities that vary in severity and affect socialization, communication and other behaviors in those that have them. Researchers are still currently searching for answers, as the exact causes of ASDs remain unknown. However, experts agree that there is no link between vaccines and developing an ASD. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), vaccine ingredients do not cause autism. In honor of National Autism Awareness Month, take some time to familiarize yourself with the three types of ASDs:  Autistic disorder is characterized by impaired social interaction, communication issues (including problems with language), and unusual, repetitive or severely limited activities and interests. People with this disorder also often have intellectual disabilities.  Asperger’s syndrome is often associated with some of the symptoms of autistic disorder, but they are less severe. While problems with socializing and unusual behaviors and interests are not uncommon, Asperger’s syndrome is not associated with language difficulties or intellectual disability.  Pervasive developmental disorder-not otherwise specified (PDD-NOS) is a term used to describe individuals who display only some of the signs of autistic disorder or Asperger’s syndrome. These individuals’ symptoms are often milder and only affect socialization and communication.

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National Distracted Driving Awareness Month Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month National Facial Protection Month Alcohol Awareness Month Sexual Assault Awareness Month of Action National Interprofessional Health Care Month Irritable Bowel Syndrome Awareness Month Sports Eye Safety Month National Minority Health Month National Autism Awareness Month Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) Awareness Occupational Therapy Month National Child Abuse Prevention Month Month Oral Cancer Awareness Month National Donate Life Month Women’s Eye Health and Safety Month

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April Fool’s Day

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National Youth National Public Sexual Assault World Health Day Violence Prevention Health Week (3-9) Awareness Day of Week (2-7) Action National Alcohol Screening Day®

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National Youth HIV/AIDS Awareness Day

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Easter Sunday Every Kid Healthy™ Week (21-28)

23 24 25 26 27 28 29 National Infertility Awareness Week (23- National Infant 29) World Meningitis Immunization Week World Immunization Day (April 26-May 3) Week (23-29) 30

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Food Allergy Action Month A food allergy occurs when the body has a specific immune response to certain foods. Sometimes, the body’s response can be severe or life-threatening. Food allergies are a growing food safety and public health concern, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). It is also estimated that between 4 and 6 percent of U.S. children are affected by some type of food allergy. Among other things, Food Allergy Action Month was created to spread awareness about what food allergies are, how to recognize a food allergy and how to help someone who is having an allergic reaction. Common symptoms of an allergic reaction to food include the following:  A tingling sensation in the mouth  Swelling of the lips, tongue and throat  Itching, hives and a rash throughout the body  Cramping, diarrhea or vomiting  Wheezing and difficulty breathing  Nasal congestion  Dizziness or lightheadedness  Loss of consciousness

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Arthritis Awareness Month Hepatitis Awareness Month National Osteoporosis Month Better Hearing and Speech Month International Mediterranean Diet Month National Physical Fitness and Sports Month Food Allergy Action Month Melanoma/Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention National Stroke Awareness Month Global Employee Health and Fitness Month Month® National Teen Pregnancy Prevention Month Global Youth Traffic Safety Month Mental Health Month Preeclampsia Awareness Month Healthy Vision Month National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month Ultraviolet Awareness Month

1 2 3 4 5 6 National Physical Education & Sport Week (1-7) Air Quality Hand Hygiene Day Awareness Week (1-5) 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Children’s Mental National Health Week (7-13) National Stuttering Cornelia de Lange

Awareness Week Neuropathy Syndrome North American Awareness Week Occupational Safety (8-14) Awareness Day (12-16) and Health Week (7-13) 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Mother’s Day National Women’s National Asian and World National Hurricane HIV Vaccine Health Week (14-20) Pacific Islander Autoimmune/ Preparedness Week Awareness Day National Alcohol- and (15-21) HIV/AIDS Autoinflammatory Other Drug-related Awareness Day Arthritis Day Birth Defects Week (14-20) 21 22 23 24 25 26 27

Healthy and Safe Don’t Fry Day Swimming Week Begins Heat Safety (22-28) Awareness Day

28 29 30 31 National Senior Health and Fitness Day World No Tobacco Day

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National Fireworks Safety Month Fireworks are a staple at festivities for many Americans during the summer months. Unfortunately, many people do not realize just how dangerous fireworks and sparklers can be—which is a primary reason that injuries occur. Fireworks can not only injure the users, but can also affect bystanders. All fireworks—including sparklers, bottle rockets and firecrackers—have the potential to cause burns, blindness and other injuries. To ensure safety and avoid accidents when using fireworks, consider the following suggestions:  Do not shoot fireworks off if you are under the influence of alcohol.  Do not carry fireworks in your pocket or shoot them from metal or glass containers.  Use fireworks and sparklers outdoors only.  Always have a hose or water bucket handy.  Keep spectators a safe distance away.  Show children how to properly hold sparklers, how to stay far enough away from other children and what not to do.  Never try to relight a firework that didn’t properly ignite.  Soak all firework debris in water before throwing it away.

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Fireworks Safety Month (June 1-July 4) National Aphasia Awareness Month Alzheimer’s & Brain Disease Awareness Month National Congenital Cytomegalovirus Awareness Month Cataract Awareness Month National Safety Month Men’s Health Month National Scleroderma Awareness Month Myasthenia Gravis Awareness Month

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4 5 6 7 8 9 10 National Cancer Survivors Day National Rip Current Awareness Week (4-10)

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Men’s Health Week (12-18)

18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Father’s Day National Lighting World Sickle Cell Safety Awareness Day Week (18-24)

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Ramadan Ends

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Juvenile Arthritis Awareness Month Juvenile arthritis is estimated to affect nearly 300,000 children in the United States. Also known as pediatric rheumatic disease, juvenile arthritis (JA) is a term used to describe the plethora of autoimmune and inflammatory conditions that develop in children younger than 16 years of age. There is no known cause or cure for JA. Many types of JA share common symptoms, like pain, joint swelling and redness, but each type of JA is distinct and has its own special concerns and symptoms. The various types of JA include the following:  Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA)  Juvenile dermatomyositis  Juvenile lupus  Juvenile scleroderma  Kawasaki disease  Mixed connective tissue disease  Fibromyalgia

In honor of Juvenile Arthritis Awareness Month, familiarize yourself with the various types of JA and their symptoms.

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Cord Blood Awareness Month International Group B Strep Awareness Month Juvenile Arthritis Awareness Month National Cleft and Craniofacial Awareness and Prevention Month

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Independence Day

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World Hepatitis Day 30 31

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Psoriasis Awareness Month Psoriasis is an autoimmune disease that causes raised, red, scaly patches to appear on the skin. Psoriatic arthritis is an inflammatory type of arthritis that eventually occurs in 10 to 20 percent of people with psoriasis. According to the Cleveland Clinic, psoriasis affects about 2 percent of the U.S. population, which is more than 6.5 million people. Psoriasis is a chronic and unpredictable condition, but it is not contagious. Symptoms can come on suddenly and disappear just as quickly. There are five common types of psoriasis, each with its own characteristic skin lesion. There is no known cure for psoriasis, but there are certain things that individuals with psoriasis can do to control their symptoms, which include the following:  Keep the skin lubricated.  Use a humidifier in colder, dryer months.  Do not get too much sun.  Use mild soaps or soap-free cleansers.  Eat a nutritionally balanced diet and maintain a healthy weight.  Do not scratch, rub or pick the lesions.  Bathe daily to soak off the scales. 

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Children's Eye Health and Safety Month Gastroparesis Awareness Month National Breastfeeding Month National Immunization Awareness Month Psoriasis Awareness Month

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World Breastfeeding Week (1-7)

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National Health Center Week (7-13)

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Contact Lens Health Week (22-26)

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National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month According to The State of Obesity, a project of the Trust for America’s Health and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, approximately 17 percent of American youth between the ages of 2 and 19 years old are considered obese. Public health officials have declared childhood obesity as an epidemic. Overweight children are at a much greater risk for health problems now and in the future than children who are within a healthy weight range. The longer a child remains overweight, the greater the risk for developing serious long-term health problems like Type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol. Fortunately, childhood obesity can be prevented. Healthy eating and regular physical activity are both the prevention and the “cure” for overweight children. Prevention is easier and more effective when parents start early, so promote healthy eating and exercise habits at an early age, incorporate them into your family and reinforce them as your child grows. For more information, visit www.coam-month.org/.

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Childhood Cancer Awareness Month Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month National Pediculosis Prevention Month/Head Lice Prevention Month Fruits and Veggies Month—More Matters Pain Awareness Month National Preparedness Month Month Prostate Cancer Awareness Month National Recovery Month Healthy Aging Month Sepsis Awareness Month National Sickle Cell Month National Atrial Fibrillation Awareness Month Sexual Health Awareness Month National Traumatic Brain Injury Awareness Month National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month Sports Eye Safety Month National Yoga Awareness Month National Food Safety Education Month Whole Grains Month Newborn Screening Awareness Month National ITP Awareness Month World Alzheimer’s Month 1 2

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10 11 12 13 14 15 16 World Suicide Prevention Day National Celiac National Suicide Disease Awareness Prevention Week Day (10-16)

17 18 19 20 21 22 23 National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day National School Rape, Abuse & National Farm Safety & Get Ready Day Backpack Incest National Falls Prevention Health Week (18-24) Awareness Day Network (RAINN) Awareness Day Malnutrition Day Awareness Week (18- 22) 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

National Women’s Begins Family Health and Sport Purple for Health and Fitness World Rabies Day Yom Kippur Ends Fitness Day USA Platelets Day World Heart Day Day

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Domestic Violence Awareness Month According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in the United States, nearly 20 people each minute, on average, are physically abused by an intimate partner. Domestic violence, though, is not just limited to physical abuse. The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence defines domestic violence as “the willful intimidation, physical assault, battery, sexual assault, and/or other abusive behavior as part of a systematic pattern of power and control perpetrated by one intimate partner against another.” Domestic violence may be an uncomfortable topic to speak on, but it is an epidemic affecting individuals of all ages, races, genders, religions, nationalities and economic statuses in every community. The consequences of domestic violence can last a lifetime and be devastating. Recognizing the signs of domestic abuse is not always easy. It can manifest itself as subtle emotional or verbal abuse and escalate into frequent, severe or life-threatening abuse. Leaving an abuser can be a difficult task, though. If you are being abused by your partner or suspect that a loved one is being abused, do not be embarrassed to ask for help. For anonymous, confidential help, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 (TTY: 1-800-787-3224).

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Domestic Violence Awareness Month National Bullying Prevention Month Eye Injury Prevention Month National Dental Hygiene Month Health Literacy Month National Down Syndrome Awareness Month Home Eye Safety Month National Medical Librarians Month International Walk to School Month National Physical Therapy Month National Breast Cancer Awareness Month Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) Awareness Month

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Mental Illness Awareness Week Walk and Bike to National Depression (2-8) School Day Screening Day National Primary Care Week (2-8)

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Bone and Joint Metastatic Breast Health Action Week Cancer Awareness (12-20) Day

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National Latino AIDS World Food Day Awareness Day National Health World Pediatric National Healthcare Education Week Bone and Joint Day International Quality Week (16- (17-21) Infection Prevention 22) Week (15-21)

22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Respiratory Care International Week (23-29) Stuttering Awareness Day Red Ribbon Week (23-31)

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World Psoriasis Day

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American Diabetes Month American Diabetes Month is designed to raise awareness of and communicate the urgency about the growing public health crisis of diabetes. More than 29 million people in the United States have diabetes. Of these 29 million people, 95 percent have Type 2 diabetes, while the remaining 5 percent have Type 1 diabetes. Both types of diabetes center around the inability to control one’s blood sugar. While you can’t prevent Type 1 diabetes, you can prevent Type 2 diabetes. Making the following six lifestyle changes can greatly increase your chances of preventing the disease. 1. Manage your weight. 2. Increase your activity level. 3. Talk with your doctor about your risks. 4. Monitor your carbohydrate intake. 5. Maintain a healthy diet. 6. Choose whole grains.

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American Diabetes Month National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month Bladder Health Month National Family Caregivers Month COPD Awareness Month National Healthy Skin Month Diabetic Eye Disease Month National Hospice and Palliative Care Month Lung Cancer Awareness Month Stomach Cancer Awareness Month

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Veterans’ Day

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International Great American Survivors of Suicide Smokeout Day

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Gastroesophageal Thanksgiving Reflux Disease Awareness Week National Family (20-26) Health History Day

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World AIDS Day Every year on Dec. 1, people worldwide unite in the fight against human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). It is estimated that 34 million people across the globe have HIV. HIV progressively damages and kills the body’s immune system cells, which destroys the body’s ability to fight infections and cancers. There are a variety of ways in which HIV can be passed from person to person, including the following:  Having unprotected sex with someone who is infected  Using needles or syringes that have been used by people who are infected  Receiving infected blood products or transplanted organs  Transmission from a mother to her child Although scientific advances have been made in HIV treatment and we understand so much more about the condition than we did when it was first identified, the pandemic still plagues our world and is particularly destructive in developing countries. For more information, visit www.worldaidsday.org/.

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Safe Toys and Gifts Month

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World AIDS Day

3 4 5 6 7 8 9 National Handwashing Awareness Week (4-10) National Influenza Vaccination Week (4-11) 10 11 12 13 14 15 16

Chanukah () Begins

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Chanukah (Hanukkah) Ends

24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Eve Begins Christmas Day (Through Jan. 1) 31 New Year’s Eve

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