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  1. Communication has been critical to CDC response since it began: 76 million web page views and 60 travel health notices in last year.

  2. New record set in 2016 for Earth's global average surface temperatures - warmest since recordkeeping began in 1880:

  3. Forest to Faucet - Two-thirds of our drinking water comes from forests.

  4. Looking to travel to a warmer climate this season? Learn what CDC recommends to prevent & stay healthy:

  5. “At my core, I think we’re going to be ok. We just have to fight for it, we have to work for it.” -—

    President Obama answers his last question from the White House press
    Follow @WhiteHouse for the latest from President Obama and his administration.
  6. Smoking while pregnant can harm your baby. Our website has info about how you can quit smoking.

  7. CDC activated its response nearly a year ago. Learn more.

  8. Do not travel to areas w/ Zika if pregnant or trying to get pregnant. Here’s a list of places to avoid:

  9. Download our updated toolbox for a practical guide on communicating about drinking water advisories.

  10. CDC’s looks at levels over time to identify significant health trends.

  11. Be sure to attend CAP & public meetings in Jacksonville, NC on 01/21. Learn more:

  12. The ban on free samples of tobacco products aims to limit youth access to tobacco. Learn how to comply:

  13. Radon kills more than 21,000 people each year and is the leading cause of cancer in non-smokers. Learn how to stop:

  14. Cardiovascular disease symptoms include chest pain and shortness of breath. Don't wait until you have symptoms to take care of your heart!

  15. Testing for radon is easy and inexpensive. It's the only way to know your home’s radon level.

  16. . answer: Genetic mutations are not a major risk factor for head/neck cancers. Learn more:

  17. is deadly. It is the 2nd leading cause of in the US.

  18. Check out the progress we’ve made since 2009:

  19. Mack: CDC has developed resources to assist HCPs in implementing opioid prescribing guideline recommendations.

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