CDC Social Media Tools

Why Social Media?

CDC uses social media to provide users with access to credible, science-based health information when, where, and how you want it. A variety of social media tools are used to reinforce and personalize messages, reach new audiences, and build a communication infrastructure based on open information exchange.

Blogs

Read a CDC blog on a topic ranging from occupational health to HIV prevention and control.

Buttons and Badges

CDC uses buttons and badges, or graphic elements with links to Web sites to share health messages.

Content Syndication

Partners can use CDC's content syndication technology to display fresh web content on the partner's web pages.

eCards

Send an electronic greeting card, or eCard, to encourage healthy living, promote safe activities, or celebrate a health-and-safety-related event.

Email Updates

Get email updates when CDC refreshes the content on CDC.gov web pages.

Facebook

Connect with CDC on one of our Facebook profiles. These profiles feature daily health and safety information from CDC.

Image Sharing

Share public health images provided on one of CDC's photo sharing spaces.

Infographics

Infographics (Information Graphics) are visual representations of data, information or knowledge that tell a story through visual communication.

LinkedIn

Join CDC on LinkedIn, a professional network, connecting you with partners and key resources.

Mobile

Stay informed on the go with health and safety information designed for your mobile device.

Online Video

Watch one of CDC's online videos to engage with CDC content in a fun, visual and interactive way.

Podcasts

CDC produces podcasts to provide health information in a portable format.

RSS

Stay updated by subscribing to one of many RSS, or Really Simple Syndication, feeds.

Twitter

Follow one of CDC's status updates on Twitter.

Widgets

Add a CDC widget to your Web page, social networking profile or blog, and stay informed with up-to-date, credible health and safety content.