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  1. 9 hours ago

    It's National Diabetes Month! Help spread the word this month about preventing type 2 diabetes.

    57 retweets 33 likes
  2. 11 hours ago

    Parents, vaccines give you the power to protect your baby from 14 serious diseases by age 2.

    Immunization. Power to Protect.
    Vaccine-preventable diseases can be very serious, may require hospitalization, or even be deadly - especially in infants and young children.
    186 retweets 153 likes
  3. 13 hours ago

    Honored to share the stage w. three former CDC directors at to talk about the extraordinary work of CDC.

    18 retweets 35 likes
  4. 14 hours ago

    Did you know? primarily spreads through bites from infected mosquitoes. For more Zika basics: .

    23 retweets 10 likes
  5. 16 hours ago

    Great conversation this week with at on becoming the healthiest nation in one generation.

    34 retweets 40 likes
  6. Nov 1

    To lower your risk, don't smoke, avoid secondhand smoke & get your home tested for radon.

    47 retweets 27 likes
  7. Nov 1

    Get the facts for flu season from in 's piece:

    26 retweets 17 likes
  8. Nov 1

    RSV is common this time of year & can be serious for infants & adults >65. Wash hands to help protect yourself.

    39 retweets 20 likes
  9. Nov 1

    Here’s a basic: Zika infection during pregnancy can cause some severe birth defects. For more Zika basics:

    56 retweets 25 likes
  10. Nov 1

    Halloween is over, but you can still be a superhero! Get a to protect yourself & your family.

    108 retweets 67 likes
  11. Oct 31

    Being healthy doesn't have to be scary! Check out CDC's 7 Ways to Be Safe and Healthy this Halloween.

    35 retweets 32 likes
  12. Oct 31

    Don’t let improper decorative contact use haunt you past Halloween.

    36 retweets 19 likes
  13. Oct 31

    " encourages me to reflect on my family who fought & honor them by sharing my story.” –Marleah

    Marleah: Understanding My Risk to Help Others
    Marleah’s family history of breast cancer was her motivation for pursuing a career where she can be an advocate for herself and others at high risk
    15 retweets 23 likes
  14. Oct 31

    Worried your sore throat may be strep? Get a strep test to know for sure. Antibiotics can help treat strep throat.

    20 retweets 19 likes
  15. Oct 31

    Remember this basic prevention tip: Protect yourself from mosquito bites

    29 retweets 22 likes
  16. Oct 29

    Every 40 seconds, someone in the U.S. has a . Be prepared: Learn the signs & symptoms.

    73 retweets 35 likes
  17. Oct 29

    While you are outside enjoying the fall weather, don’t forget to protect yourself from mosquito bites!

    48 retweets 38 likes
  18. Oct 29

    Up to 80% of strokes can be prevented. Get tips from on how to prevent .

    63 retweets 39 likes
  19. Oct 28

    Beware! Over-the-counter decorative lenses are illegal and dangerous!

    34 retweets 14 likes
  20. Oct 28

    Even a pretend pirate can’t always see the difference between medicines & candy. Avoid a Halloween fright—store & out of sight.

    Keep Your Meds Up and Away
    If they can reach it, they can eat it.
    120 retweets 89 likes

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