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    2 hours ago

    The force is with you when you're trying to quit. Call 1-800-QUIT-NOW or visit for free help

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    7:13 AM - 17 Dec 2015 · Details
    46 retweets 26 likes
  3. 20 hours ago

    Follow these 12 tips to keep you and your loved ones safe & healthy this holiday season.

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    60 retweets 32 likes
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    24 hours ago

    Top trending health symptom in 2015 on ? Flu! Best way to prevent flu?

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    9:15 AM - 16 Dec 2015 · Details
    89 retweets 43 likes
  5. 24 hours ago

    pop quiz! Read more to find answers & RT to educate others abt CDC’s global work.

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    9:00 AM - 16 Dec 2015 · Details
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    Dec 16

    Deadline extended: You now have until Dec 17 to sign up for coverage starting Jan 1 - today!

    110 retweets 47 likes
  7. Dec 16

    Feeling sad or anxious? Learn healthy ways to manage holiday stress.

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    7:05 AM - 16 Dec 2015 · Details
    52 retweets 28 likes
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    Dec 16

    Infographic of the Week- Advancing the Science of . Full graphic at

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    6:10 AM - 16 Dec 2015 · Details
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    Dec 15

    CDC research finds county-level disparities in mortality trends by race, gender, geography

    23 retweets 18 likes
  10. Dec 15

    The annual flu vaccination is recommended for everyone 6 months of age & older, with rare exceptions.

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    63 retweets 36 likes
  11. Dec 15

    Colds are common this time of year. Help protect yourself and others: wash hands often and stay home when sick.

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    96 retweets 54 likes
  12. Dec 15

    Buckle up on every trip, no matter how short, and stay safe this holiday season.

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    38 retweets 24 likes
  13. Dec 15

    Join the discussion today on strengthening lab safety at 1PM ET. Follow & use the hashtag to participate.

    19 retweets 11 likes
  14. Dec 15

    Labs often work w/ the world’s deadliest germs, toxins & envir. hazards. Watch webcast @ 1PM ET.

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    25 retweets 23 likes
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    Dec 14

    Last chance to for the New Year is coming up fast! Enroll by Dec15 →

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    10:33 AM - 14 Dec 2015 · Details
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    Dec 14

    Visit to comment by 1/13/16 on draft CDC guideline for primary care providers prescribing opioids for chronic pain.

    39 retweets 17 likes
  18. Dec 14

    Go green during holiday shopping, decorating, traveling & sending cards.

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    11:00 AM - 14 Dec 2015 · Details
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    Dec 14

    Fluvax prevented est 67,000 flu-associated hospital visits last flu season even w/ reduced fluvax effectiveness.

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    6:03 AM - 14 Dec 2015 · Details
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