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CDC Emergency Preparedness and Response: increasing the nation's ability to prepare for and respond to public health emergencies.

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Joined January 2009
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  1. 5h

    Don’t miss tomorrow’s LIVE! Tune in at 1 p.m. ET on Facebook for our first concussion Q&A

    1 reply . 19 retweets 10 likes
  2. 7h

    NEW & Map Widget allows you to display state/county specific maps on your website.

    3 replies . 11 retweets 6 likes
  3. 10h

    New report looks at congenital microcephaly among newborns in New York during 2013–2015.

    39 retweets 29 likes
  4. 9h

    Swipe left to food poisoning on . Follow these tips to stay healthy.

    32 retweets 18 likes
  5. Feb 11

    DYK heart attacks look & feel different in women vs men. Recognize the signs & save a life:

    145 retweets 91 likes
  6. Feb 10

    Handwashing stops the spread of disease after a flood. Sanitizer is ineffective when hands are visibly dirty

    2 replies . 65 retweets 50 likes
  7. Feb 10

    Why matters: An increase in new diseases, including ones we thought were gone, are returning.

    73 retweets 51 likes
  8. Feb 10

    helped strengthen antimicrobial resistance () surveillance at 13 labs in

    5 retweets 4 likes
  9. Feb 9

    Drowning was the most common cause of death related to Hurricane Matthew --- CDC report:

    27 retweets 19 likes
  10. Feb 9

    It's cold season. Help protect yourself and others: Wash your hands often & stay home when you're sick.

    1 reply . 84 retweets 55 likes
  11. Feb 9

    There were 38 lightning deaths in the US in '16. Heed 's words of wisdom: "When thunder roars, go indoors"

    1 reply . 17 retweets 18 likes
  12. Feb 9

    Drowning was the most common cause of death related to Hurricane Matthew --- report.

    7 retweets 5 likes
  13. Feb 9

    A thunderstorm is considered "severe" when it contains:

    1 reply . 7 retweets 10 likes
  14. Feb 9

    Develop a action plan with your family. Know where to seek shelter in your home.

    8 retweets 8 likes
  15. Feb 8

    It's important for people at high risk for complications to seek care promptly if they have flu-like symptoms

    3 replies . 58 retweets 31 likes
  16. Feb 8

    Tornadoes can develop rapidly & w/o warning. Train to be a spotter & help keep your community safe.

    2 replies . 20 retweets 20 likes
  17. Feb 8

    (CO) Poisoning Prevention. Learn tips to protect your family at: via

    16 retweets 8 likes
  18. Feb 8

    Be safe, not sorry. Call 911 as soon as anyone experiences any signs of a heart attack.

    1 reply . 22 retweets 21 likes
  19. Feb 8

    Check out our FAQ to learn what you need to know about the current flu season:

    65 retweets 27 likes
  20. Feb 8

    recognizes that the health of humans is connected to the health of animals & the env

    2 replies . 37 retweets 40 likes

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