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    70 years ago today, CDC was formed to stop malaria in the U.S. Malaria was soon considered eliminated.

  2. On now, live show from headquarters. Listen here:

  3. . prepares for the live show at the today at 9am.

  4. Pregnant and living in an area with ? Here are ways you can protect your pregnancy.

  5. Live from , broadcasts today at 9am in honor of the agency's 70th anniversary. Listen:

  6. US crash deaths fell 31% 2000-2013, but in other high-income countries, deaths fell an average of 56%.

  7. Jan. 22, 2016: CDC Emergency Operations Center activated for response. See more key moments in history.

  8. . importance of global health preparedness: new report highlights CDC response to 2014-2016 epidemic.

  9. . releases new report highlighting major aspects of CDC’s response to the 2014-2016 Ebola epidemic.

  10. Protect a woman from by removing standing water from your neighborhood.

  11. Join 's for a Facebook LIVE discussion about diabetes prevention & more!

  12. Know a woman who is pregnant and concerned about Zika? Encourage her to listen to CDC’s podcast for more info:

  13. Join us on 7/12 11 AM ET for a special to celebrate Anniversary.

  14. : 7 Decades of Firsts. Learn how CDC has worked 24/7 for 70 years to keep Americans safe from health threats.

  15. Find out how the US is doing in motor vehicle safety, compared with 19 other high-income countries.

  16. Are you & required to travel to an area w/ ? Talk to your doctor & protect yourself during the trip!

  17. Dr. Pastula helped the establish a surveillance system for GBS. Read his story:

  18. To say does some really cool stuff is an understatement. And they've been doing it for 70 years:

  19. Dr. Pastula recently deployed to Puerto Rico to investigate link b/t & Guillain-Barré syndrome.

  20. Beginning with the fight against malaria in 1946, CDC has worked to keep Americans safe from health threats.

  21. Protect women from viruses spread by mosquitoes! Take action right away if mosquitoes begin spreading in your community.

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