CDCVerified account

@CDCgov

CDC's official Twitter source for daily credible health & safety updates from Centers for Disease Control & Prevention. Privacy policy:

Atlanta, GA
cdc.gov
Joined May 2010

Media

  1. 6 hours ago

    Learn simple steps to protect your loved ones while swimming during Healthy and Safe Swimming Week.

    1 reply 28 retweets 29 likes
  2. 8 hours ago

    Are you or your partner or thinking about getting pregnant? Read about 10 ways to prevent infection during to help keep you and your healthy!

    17 retweets 21 likes
  3. 12 hours ago

    Join us for a Facebook Live today at 11AM EDT to kick off Healthy and Safe Swimming Week!

    7 retweets 9 likes
  4. May 19

    52 people sick in 21 states from Salmonella outbreaks. Illnesses are linked to live chickens and ducks in backyard flocks.

    2 replies 83 retweets 77 likes
  5. May 18

    Keep chickens or ducks in your back yard, or know someone who does? Wash your hands after touching live chickens, ducks, their eggs, and anything in their environment.

    2 replies 37 retweets 50 likes
  6. May 18

    How will you commit to your health journey beyond ? Get tips to help you continue to all year long: .

    1 reply 9 retweets 16 likes
  7. May 17

    TAHINI RECALL: Check your kitchen for Karawan Tahini or El-Karawan Tahini; these products might be contaminated with Salmonella. Return them to the store or throw away.

    41 retweets 19 likes
  8. May 17

    ’ disease outbreaks are increasing in the US. Outbreaks are most common in buildings with complex water systems. Learn how water management can control . Watch Live on Facebook, 5/21 at 1pm ET.

    Prevent Legionnaires’ Disease
    Turning the Tide: The Role of Water Management to Prevent Legionnaires’ Disease
    31 retweets 49 likes
  9. May 17

    Next week is Healthy and Safe Swimming Week! Join us on 5/20 at 11AM EDT for a Facebook Live to learn how to help protect yourself and loved ones from illness and injury at the pool.

    1 reply 11 retweets 15 likes
  10. May 17

    Meet real-life lab hero, phlebotomy educator Dennis Ernst. Drawing blood for samples requires precision, training, and empathy so that the patient, lab staff, and healthcare providers all get what they need. Read about this workforce wonder at .

    1 reply 12 retweets 21 likes
  11. May 17

    Malaria is deadly. Every year, millions of U.S. residents travel to countries where is found. Learn more about why preventing malaria is important in this surveillance summary report:

    2 replies 42 retweets 46 likes
    Show this thread
    Show this thread
  12. May 17

    Behind the wheel? Keep yourself and others safe by following two simple steps: Put your phone away and buckle up.

    1 reply 19 retweets 34 likes
  13. May 16

    Salmonella outbreaks: 52 people sick in 21 states. These illnesses have been linked to contact with chickens and ducklings in backyard flocks.

    10 replies 86 retweets 88 likes
  14. May 16

    This National ALS Awareness Month, advocate for people with ALS. Spread the word about the National ALS Registry to help researchers learn more about ALS, so that they can help future generations. Read more: .

    2 replies 16 retweets 16 likes
  15. May 16

    Ready to enjoy summer days and fun cookouts? Keep hot foods hot and cold foods cold to help prevent food poisoning.

    17 retweets 19 likes
  16. May 16

    Every year, unvaccinated travelers get while they are in other countries and bring it into the U.S. When they come into contact with communities with low vaccination rates, outbreaks are likely. Learn more .

    2 replies 150 retweets 165 likes
  17. May 16

    It’s OK to ask for help. Talk to your doctor if anxiety, depression, or another issue is getting in the way of your daily life.

    3 replies 32 retweets 39 likes
  18. May 15

    ? About 1 in 10 people who get sick with ’ disease will die. Join live on Facebook, 5/21 at 1pm ET to learn how effective water management can prevent the spread of .

    Prevent Legionnaires' Disease
    Turning the Tide: The Role of Water Management to Prevent Legionnaires’ Disease
    1 reply 18 retweets 17 likes
  19. May 15

    Pregnant women and new moms are at higher risk for developing that can lead to . This , talk with your doctor or nurse about steps you can take to get ahead of sepsis.

    2 replies 25 retweets 34 likes
  20. May 15

    It’s never too late to improve your eating habits! Pick one change you can make today. Swap your regular dessert for fruit or try brown rice instead of white rice.

    1 reply 47 retweets 66 likes

@CDCgov hasn't sent any Tweets with photos or videos yet.

Loading seems to be taking a while.

Twitter may be over capacity or experiencing a momentary hiccup. Try again or visit Twitter Status for more information.

    You may also like

    ·