Rotavirus causes diarrhea and spreads easily among infants and young children. Some children may get severe diarrhea, become dehydrated and need to be hospitalized. You can protect your child with rotavirus vaccine. http://bit.ly/2hLHQm2

2016 marked the fifth year of CDC’s Tips From Former Smokers campaign. The latest outcomes measured the impact of the campaign and showed that adult cigarette smoking is down, but more work is still needed to help lower the tobacco use in youths. CDC will launch the next round of Tips From Former Smokers in 2017. http://bit.ly/2hu1kMe

Five aunts. One cousin. All affected by breast cancer. Lisa’s story on learning her risk: http://bit.ly/2fFVrru

How can we end America’s growing opioid epidemic? Read CDC Director Dr. Tom Frieden’s latest op-ed on Fox News. http://fxn.ws/2i6Y06r

Some foods are worth melting for. Always use a food thermometer! Color and texture alone won’t tell you if poultry or meat are cooked to a temperature hot enough to kill germs.

‘Tis the season for holiday treats, but to young children, candy and medicine can look the same. Avoid candy confusion by storing all meds up, away, and out of sight. Learn more at UpandAway.org.

CDC awards nearly $184 million to states, communities, territories, and universities to continue the fight against Zika and associated adverse health outcomes. “Zika continues to be a threat to pregnant women,” said CDC Director Tom Frieden, M.D., M.P.H. “States, territories, and communities need this CDC funding to fight Zika and protect the next generation of Americans.” http://bit.ly/2ijQrth

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

Making an old family recipe this holiday season? Be sure to wash hands, keep raw meat separate from ready-to-eat foods like fruit and salad, and cook food to a safe temperature. You can take steps to keep your family healthy this holiday season. http://bit.ly/2gDxxAn

More than 52,000 Americans lost their lives from an overdose last year. CDC Director Dr. Tom Frieden explains how to end America’s growing opioid epidemic via Fox News. http://fxn.ws/2i6Y06r

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Don't let a vaccine-preventable disease dim your child's holiday cheer. As you complete your holiday to-do list, talk to your doctor and make sure your little helper is up to date. http://bit.ly/2gdd6Id

In 2016, CDC updated HPV vaccine guidelines to help protect adolescents from cancer. A study earlier in the year found that HPV vaccines reduced infections by 64% in females 14-19 years of age. CDC will continue to enhance HPV disease prevention in 2017. http://bit.ly/2hu1kMe

Feeling sick and recently traveled to an area with Zika? Talk to your doctor about getting tested for Zika. Zika can be passed to others through mosquito bites, and it can also be passed through sex. Learn how to protect your loved ones: http://bit.ly/2hAbkDs.

Parents: Antibiotics are not effective against viral infections like the common cold, flu, most sore throats, bronchitis, and many sinus and ear infections. Taking antibiotics can also have harmful side effects for you or your child. Read more about when antibiotics are and aren’t needed: 1.usa.gov/1MmeOAP

Clinicians: What we know about Zika continues to change. Stay informed on the latest CDC training opportunities and other training resources on our CDC Learning Connection Hot Training Topic. http://bit.ly/2i5Mrkc