Wooden racks like these were used to dry sterilized boots, aprons, and gloves worn by Ebola responders in Liberia in 2015. Anything worn by healthcare workers or ambulance team members who had come into contact with people suspected of having Ebola had to be disinfected or disposed of safely.

Flu activity update: the latest report from CDC says the majority of influenza viruses collected and tested from October 1 – November 25, 2017 are similar to components of the 2017-2018 flu vaccine. CDC recommends vaccination with an injectable flu vaccine for everyone 6 months and older, and now is a good time to get vaccinated. Influenza activity is low right now but is expected to increase over the coming weeks. Visit www.cdc.gov/mmwr for the latest CDC report on flu activity.

National Influenza Vaccination Week serves as a reminder that sometimes an illness can be more than just a common cold. This winter, help guard your little ones, 6 months and older, with the best protection – a flu vaccine. http://bit.ly/2jay6Ve

Do you have ALS? Joining the National ALS Registry is quick and easy. The Registry also helps to connect persons with ALS to research. If you have the disease, consider registering today and learn about a new study using Registry enrolled PALS. http://bit.ly/1AoVJrT

Providers: know your patients’ status! Make HIV testing routine for everyone aged 13-64, and talk about HIV risk with all of them. Read CDC’s latest Vital Signs to learn more: http://bit.ly/2A6q7fW

We’re live from the CDC Museum in Atlanta with curator Louise Shaw and CDC Principal Deputy Director Dr. Anne Schuchat to talk about her role during CDC’s historic response to the Ebola epidemic in West Africa.

Meet flu fighter Dr. Xiyan Xu, lead of CDC’s Influenza Division Virus Reference Team. Dr. Xu and her team analyze thousands of influenza viruses collected in the United States and around the world each year to see how they are changing. This helps health officials select the optimal viruses to use in the production of seasonal influenza vaccines. Read more: http://bit.ly/2AeWAVj

Today: Join us live from the CDC Museum at 2:30 pm ET as Dr. Anne Schuchat, CDC Principal Deputy Director, talks about her role during CDC’s historic response to the Ebola epidemic in West Africa. www.facebook.com/cdc

Older adults may be at increased risk of car crashes because of certain medical conditions. Talk with your doctor, have your eyes checked, and consider potential alternatives to driving to help stay safe on the road. Learn more safety tips here: http://bit.ly/2kmObrr

Half of heterosexual men with HIV have it for 5 years or more before diagnosis—longer than any other group with HIV. Health care providers can diagnose and link people who have HIV to treatment. Learn more: http://bit.ly/2A6q7fW

DYK about 1 in every 4 babies born with a heart defect has a critical congenital heart defect and will need surgery or other procedures in the first year of life? Early detection and treatment are key: http://bit.ly/2BM90RE

Get tested! Everyone ages 13-64 should get an HIV test at least once, and people at high risk should get an HIV test at least once a year. Ask your doctor for a test: http://bit.ly/2A6q7fW

Parents: Have a sick child? If antibiotics are needed, give them exactly as prescribed. Remember to give the right dose, for the right duration, and at the right time. http://bit.ly/2zgBcdm

What did these containers hold that became an important part of the 2014/15 response to the Ebola crisis in West Africa? Find out when we talk with Dr. Anne Schuchat, CDC Principal Deputy Director, live from CDC Museum on Facebook, Wednesday, December 6th at 2:30 pm ET. www.facebook.com/cdc