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Scientific evidence shows that cigarette price increases can significantly reduce smoking prevalence and smoking initiation among adolescents and young adults. However, data are lacking regarding the effectiveness of increasing Pennsylvania’s cigarette tax to reduce smoking and/or adverse health effects of smoking.

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As long as flu viruses are spreading, it's not too late to get your flu vaccine.

Information about flu for specific groups including parents, schools and childcare providers, businesses and employers, high risk persons with chronic illnesses, and pregnant women - CDC

Vaccines are recommended for all adults to help prevent getting and spreading diseases. Vaccines are especially important for those with chronic conditions, who are more likely to develop complications from certain vaccine-preventable diseases. Find out which vaccines are recommended for you.

Some people are at high risk for serious flu complications, including young children, older people, pregnant women and people with certain health conditions. Flu vaccination and the correct use of flu antiviral medicines are very important for those people.

Did you know that adults need vaccines too? If you didn’t, you are not alone.

People at High Risk of Developing Flu-Related Complications - CDC

Learn to control your asthma.

Dry conditions in parts of the United States increase the potential for wildfires in or near wilderness areas. Stay alert for wildfire warnings and take action to protect yourself and your family from wildfire smoke.

A fact sheet that summarizes the studies on the health effects of exposure to environmental (secondhand) tobacco smoke.

Most people have little trouble climbing a flight of stairs or taking a brisk walk, but these simple activities can be tough for someone with asthma. Although there’s no cure, you can breathe easier by knowing how to keep the condition under control.

The story of Ellie, who has asthma attacks triggered by secondhand smoke, and who is featured in CDC's Tips from Former Smokers campaign.

Can yoga help with back pain, blood pressure, or anxiety and depression? Find out here.

An evidence-based summary for you to share with your health care provider. From NIH’s National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health.