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During a large-scale outbreak, scientists aren’t the only experts needed to help save lives; teams of experts in communication, education, anthropology, and behavioral science saved lives by helping communities with low technology access get the information they needed to protect themselves—through radio, posters and billboards, and face-to-face visits.
Get healthy in 2018! Follow these 9 tips to keep your New Year’s resolutions on track: http://bit.ly/2BagZH6
Anyone can get an infection, and almost any infection can lead to sepsis. Do you know the 4 best ways to Get Ahead of Sepsis? http://bit.ly/2Cha7LS
ICYMI: Are you or someone you know interested in forensics? Learn about forensic epidemiology, the field that brings public health methods to criminal investigations and legal issues in this course from the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health. http://bit.ly/2Bc0Un9
Did you know lack of nighttime sleep may be a risk factor for breast cancer? Practice healthy behaviors to reduce your risk: http://bit.ly/2xrSjs9
DYK that people with chronic conditions such as diabetes, lung disease, cancer, and kidney disease are at higher risk of developing infections that can lead to sepsis? Learn more. http://bit.ly/2Cha7LS
Parents: Antibiotics are not effective against viruses like the common cold, flu, bronchitis, most sore throats, and many sinus and ear infections. Taking antibiotics can also have harmful side effects for you or your child. Read more about when antibiotics are and aren’t needed: http://bit.ly/2wE3AEw.
Even a small amount of raw dough or batter can make you sick with germs such as E. coli and Salmonella, even if they don’t contain raw eggs. Bake or cook dough and batter before eating. http://bit.ly/2gHomjA
Thanks to vaccines, many US parents may not have seen the serious consequences these preventable diseases can have on children, families, and communities. See why so many doctors recommend vaccines to their patients.
In children younger than 5 years old, as many as 1 out of 5 who get diphtheria dies. Fortunately, the DTaP vaccine can help protect your little one. http://bit.ly/2Cex9mQ
Staying active can prevent many of the health problems that seem to come with age. Get more tips from CDC’s Beyond the Data on Healthy Aging and Alzheimer’s Disease video. http://bit.ly/2hhHOkA
This holiday season, give yourself and your loved ones the gift of good health by taking key steps to keep the germs away. http://bit.ly/2BXtLN8
Making healthy choices during the holiday season - drinking in moderation, staying active and getting ample rest – can help reduce your risk of breast cancer. Check out 5 more ways to reduce your breast cancer risk: http://bit.ly/2zTVqhs
We can all help stop the opioid crisis. Learn new strategies by taking an opioid-related training via CDC Learning Connection’s Hot Training Topic. http://bit.ly/2BoQ9vm
Tempted to have a bite of batter while baking for the holidays? Raw cookie and cake batter are not safe to eat!. https://go.usa.gov/xn5JE
