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CDC reports high flu activity and still increasing across the U.S. Flu vaccines offer the best protection against flu. http://t.co/l5ruIGBc

January 8, 2013 - 7:08pm
CDC reports high flu activity and still increasing across the U.S. Flu vaccines offer the best protection against flu. http://t.co/l5ruIGBc CDC reports high flu activity and still increasing across the U.S. Flu vaccines offer the best protection against flu. http://t.co/l5ruIGBc Link - Trackbacks

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January 7, 2013 - 11:07pm
Quitting smoking is one of the best things you can do. Watch/RT #CDCTips ad featuring encouraging quit stories: http://t.co/3vewrYcE Shortened URL Link - Trackbacks

CDC - Seasonal Influenza (Flu) - Weekly Report: Influenza Summary Update

January 7, 2013 - 7:35pm
@Donaldverger Check CDC’s U.S. flu activity maps for weekly updates. http://t.co/TPtmkfZ8 Influenza Website of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), CDC Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Influenza Flu Homepage, Influenza Website of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Influenza Website of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Link - Trackbacks

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January 7, 2013 - 7:01pm
Your opinion is important! Tell us what you think of @CDCgov. http://t.co/57BZeAzo Your opinion is important! Tell us what you think of @CDCgov. http://t.co/57BZeAzo Link - Trackbacks

@par995 Some people get the flu even if vaccinated. Health, age, match of vaccine to circulating flu viruses influence effectiveness.

January 7, 2013 - 6:22pm
@par995 Some people get the flu even if vaccinated. Health, age, match of vaccine to circulating flu viruses influence effectiveness. @par995 Some people get the flu even if vaccinated. Health, age, match of vaccine to circulating flu viruses influence effectiveness. Link - Trackbacks

10 Most Common New Year's Resolutions as Illustrated by Cats

January 5, 2013 - 1:32am
A #catvideo reminding us New Year’s is a great time to quit #smoking? Yes please! http://t.co/v3ugzQIm #ThingsThatMakeMeLOL These cats are here to count down the 10 most popular resolutions made each year. Links to original videos below... Music purchased royalty-free from MelodyLoops (title: Joyful Background) Get organized: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HMjHwWNmWcc Help Others: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=598IdFlOXcQ Learn Something New: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TZ860P4iTaM Get out of debt: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n4Ta5zrjDCs Quit drinking: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7IsFYPrdKnY Enjoy life more: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hPzNl6NKAG0 Quit smoking: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uk-a_FcO3W0 Lose weight: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KLjEtZ670Lc Exercise more: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KFlaaa8fGoE Spend more time with friends and family: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ab3kBkmHnHY Link - Trackbacks

CDC app for Windows in the Windows Store

January 4, 2013 - 10:49pm
RT & tell your friends about CDC’s new application for #Windows8 devices. Download now at: http://t.co/EL7EUJ7i Learn more about CDC by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and download it from the Windows Store Link - Trackbacks

CDC Features - Antibiotics Aren't Always the Answer

January 4, 2013 - 6:59pm
Antibiotics aren’t always the answer. Ask your doctor what the best treatment is. http://t.co/WxPnFAyT Antibiotics do not fight infections caused by viruses like colds, most sore throats and bronchitis, and some ear infections. Unneeded antibiotics may lead to future antibiotic-resistant infections. Symptom relief might be the best treatment option. Link - Trackbacks

Cervical Cancer Screening Among Women Aged 18–30 Years — United States, 2000–2010

January 4, 2013 - 1:10am
New @CDCMMWR: 60% of women continue to get Pap tests even after a total hysterectomy, despite most being unnecessary. http://t.co/Mcu3ZhtR Note: Javascript is disabled or is not supported by your browser. For this reason, some items on this page will be unavailable. For more information about this message, please visit this page: About CDC.gov. Link - Trackbacks

Drowsy Driving — 19 States and the District of Columbia, 2009–2010

January 3, 2013 - 11:38pm
Falling asleep while driving is 2x more likely if you sleep 6 or fewer hours vs 7+ hours. http://t.co/QCpLTl3F Note: Javascript is disabled or is not supported by your browser. For this reason, some items on this page will be unavailable. For more information about this message, please visit this page: About CDC.gov. Link - Trackbacks

Preventing Chronic Disease | Ten Years of Preventing Chronic Disease - CDC

January 3, 2013 - 11:03pm
Celebrate with us! CDC’s Preventing Chronic Disease Journal turns 10 this month. Read more about #CDCpcd. http://t.co/oXWbczxm. Ten years are a blink. Ten years are a lifetime. It has been 10 years since the first issue of Preventing Chronic Disease: Public Health Research, Practice, and Policy (PCD). Link - Trackbacks

Learn About Smoke Alarms

January 3, 2013 - 9:52pm
On 1-3-13, increase your luck by checking smoke detectors & changing the batteries! http://t.co/Br3XGXTb @usfire @firewise MORE: » Citizens Home » Product Recalls » Focus on Fire Safety: Fire Escape Plans Link - Trackbacks

CDC Features - Be Prepared to Stay Safe and Healthy in Winter

January 3, 2013 - 8:48pm
Take these steps to prepare your home to stay safe and warm during the winter months. http://t.co/r8f34heT Winter storms and cold temperatures can be hazardous, but if you plan ahead, you can stay safe and healthy. Prepare your home and cars. Prepare for power outages and outdoor activity. Check on the elderly. Link - Trackbacks

Quit smoking for the new year & start leading a better life today. RT image to support being smoke-free in 2013!

January 2, 2013 - 10:01pm
Quit smoking for the new year & start leading a better life today. RT image to support being smoke-free in 2013! http://t.co/DwMfAINX Quit smoking for the new year & start leading a better life today. RT image to support being smoke-free in 2013! http://t.co/DwMfAINX Link - Trackbacks

CDC Features - Inspiration for a Healthy New Year

January 2, 2013 - 7:05pm
Healthy 2013! Meet Bill, Becky, and Sylvia and learn how they changed their health habits and their lives. http://t.co/yfxnJ5t8 Make being healthy your resolution and find ways get and stay healthy this year. Meet three people who changed their health habits—and their lives. Here are their stories and tips for making healthy living easier. Link - Trackbacks

CDC Online Newsroom - Digital Press Kit: CDC- 2012 year in review

December 31, 2012 - 9:02pm
As you get ready to ring in 2013, take a moment to look back at CDC’s 2012 public health highlights http://t.co/eAyKH826 #HappyNewYear CDC- 2012 year in review Link - Trackbacks

CDC Features - Commit to Quit Smoking in 2013

December 31, 2012 - 7:13pm
Let 2013 be the year you commit to quit #tobacco! Read how to increase your chances for success http://t.co/beeljf7Y Make 2013 the year you quit smoking! This could be the most important resolution you ever make. Help is available to help you stop smoking for good. Link - Trackbacks

CDC Features - Interactive Cancer Atlas (InCA)

December 29, 2012 - 12:00am
Who gets #cancer in your state? Interactive Cancer Atlas shows you by cancer site, sex & ethnicity. http://t.co/8C2xvM2B Interactive Cancer Atlas (InCA). The Interactive Cancer Atlas (InCA) allows you to create customized United States maps showing how many people were diagnosed with or died from cancer by cancer site, gender, race/ethnicity, and state during a given period. Link - Trackbacks

Dirty medical needles put tens of thousands at risk in USA

December 28, 2012 - 5:39pm
USA Today cover story focuses on impact of unsafe injections http://t.co/By3G8GrK @InjectionSafety @USATODAY As drug-resistant superbugs and increasingly virulent viruses menace the medical world, patients face a threat that was supposed to die with the advent of the disposable syringe more than 50 years ago: dirty needles. Link - Trackbacks

Let the fire in the chimney be the only smoke coming from your home this year. RT & encourage a happy, HEALTHY holiday.

December 28, 2012 - 1:55am
Let the fire in the chimney be the only smoke coming from your home this year. RT & encourage a happy, HEALTHY holiday. http://t.co/6Ue4XdAG Let the fire in the chimney be the only smoke coming from your home this year. RT & encourage a happy, HEALTHY holiday. http://t.co/6Ue4XdAG Link - Trackbacks