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CDC Director, MD and disease detective. Putting science into action for safer, healthier people.

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    Jan 3

    New looks back at 10 critical contributions by CDC in fight against in 2016. Read more:

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  2. 11 hours ago

    . support was key for CDC work to help end the Ebola epidemic- the largest response in CDC history.

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  3. 12 hours ago

    Great opportunity for public health agencies and organizations: PHAP host site applications open until 1/19.

    1 reply 3 retweets 6 likes
  4. 13 hours ago

    Latest FluView report shows there are now 8 states reporting widespread activity

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  5. Jan 5

    Implementation of IDSR in helps to increase weekly disease reporting by health facilities.

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  6. 14 hours ago

    Two things drive opioid epidemic: Overprescription of opiates & increase in illegal opiates, incl. heroin.

    1 reply 9 retweets 4 likes
  7. 16 hours ago

    How can we save the most lives? By helping Americans be safer & healthier. Read more in a conversation w.

    4 replies 12 retweets 19 likes
  8. 16 hours ago

    CDC joined global health community to rapidly address emerging public health needs on front lines against .

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  9. 18 hours ago

    Want a career in ? The Public Health Associate Program application period ends 1/9. Apply today!

    1 reply 7 retweets 15 likes
  10. Jan 5

    Start 2017 off being smokefree! Call 1-800 Quit-Now for free help to quit smoking.

    25 replies 5 retweets 3 likes
  11. Jan 5

    Great opportunity for public health agencies and organizations: PHAP host site applications open until 1/19.

    8 replies 4 likes
  12. Jan 5

    DYK? If you have a virus, antibiotics won't help you feel better. Visit to learn how you can be .

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  13. Jan 5

    Woodbridge native and CDC Hometown Hero Audrey Lenhart is fighting to combat the spread of .

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  14. Jan 5

    activity continues to increase in the U.S. Getting vaccinated now can still provide protection this season.

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  15. Jan 4

    Seasonal flu vaccines recs for 2016-17 made the list of top 10 MMWRs in 2016. See full list:

    Check out the 10 most talked about reports of 2016, re: :
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  16. Jan 4

    Your public health career starts here! PHAP associate applications are open Jan 3–9. Apply at

    4 replies 12 retweets 15 likes
  17. Jan 4

    Make 2017 your healthiest year yet! Learn ways to boost your health and well-being.

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  18. 28 Dec 2016

    Make it your resolution to help protect pregnant women by taking steps to prevent the spread of Zika this year.

    4 replies 59 retweets 45 likes
  19. Jan 4

    CDC experts in every field will continue to protect women & their families from devastating complications of .

    7 replies 22 retweets 31 likes
  20. Jan 4

    Applications open for potential PHAP host sites. Apply to host an associate in your public health organization.

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  21. Jan 4

    Fighting is most complex epidemic response CDC has taken on, requiring broad expertise. Read more :

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