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  1. Pinned Tweet
    Jul 7

    Have a cut or scrape? Stay out of seawater and avoid raw seafood to prevent a dangerous Vibrio infection.

    7 replies 105 retweets 85 likes
  2. 14 hours ago

    Polio cases are down to a few high-risk areas in 3 countries. Read about the endgame to see what's next:

    39 retweets 30 likes
  3. 16 hours ago

    DYK? Extreme heat caused 7,415 deaths in the US from 1999-2010. Prevent heat-related illnesses.

    24 retweets 12 likes
  4. 17 hours ago

    prevention takes a community! Ask neighbors to join you & help get rid of mosquitoes around your community.

    7 replies 46 retweets 40 likes
  5. 18 hours ago

    Where you live matters: The amount of prescribed varies widely by county.

    6 replies 21 retweets 17 likes
  6. Retweeted
    Jul 10

    For Natl Month encourage employees to go out & exercise in nearby green spaces Strategy 50

    19 retweets 20 likes
  7. Retweeted
    Jul 7

    .'s New FREE continuing education on opioid prescribing now available from and MMWR.

    1 reply 16 retweets 7 likes
  8. Jul 10

    It’s time to talk about risk. How hereditary may affect you & your loved ones.

    1 reply 39 retweets 33 likes
  9. Retweeted
    Jul 10

    DYK 20K+ workplace eye injuries occur yearly? Protective eyewear can prevent 90% of them. Strategy 108

    25 retweets 18 likes
  10. Retweeted
    Jul 10

    "Infection prevention is the cornerstone in our battle vs ," at CDC today

    2 replies 51 retweets 63 likes
  11. Jul 10

    New report shows early hearing screening, diagnosis & intervention can improve vocab in kids w/ :

    31 retweets 31 likes
  12. Jul 10

    Despite decreases, the amount of prescribed per person in 2015 was 3X as high as in 1999.

    1 reply 41 retweets 22 likes
  13. Jul 8

    Don’t chance it! Avoid a Vibrio infection by staying away from seawater & raw seafood/ juices if you have a wound.

    42 retweets 40 likes
  14. Retweeted
    Jul 7

    Keep an eye on babies, older adults & others most likely to become ill from heat.

    34 retweets 26 likes
  15. Jul 7

    You can help shed light on how young women can understand their hereditary risk.

    2 replies 39 retweets 29 likes
  16. Retweeted
    Jul 6

    We must improve Rx practices as part of a coordinated public health approach to combat US opioid crisis.

    10 replies 57 retweets 64 likes
  17. Jul 7

    Prescribing of is still too high in the US & varies greatly from county to county.

    5 replies 32 retweets 29 likes
  18. Jul 6

    Heat-related deaths & illnesses are preventable, yet many die from extreme heat each yr. Learn more & keep cool.

    1 reply 65 retweets 46 likes
  19. Jul 6

    You can protect the public's health, safety, and security. Apply to to become a !

    1 reply 15 retweets 21 likes
  20. Retweeted
    Jul 6

    Protect your pets from the heat! Leave pets plenty of water in shady areas.

    54 retweets 58 likes

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