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Dr. Tom Frieden
Want to learn more about how CDC is using technology to advance #publichealth? Read this article on CDC’s Dr. Tom Savel http://bit.ly/TrjOWG
CDC #meningitis updates to public calm fears by providing accurate & timely info. Thank you for your trust. http://on.mash.to/TXm11k
Impt discussion on reducing infant mortality. Thanks to the panel! Watch webcast http://go.usa.gov/YkvW later this week. #CDCGrandRounds
1PM today: experts from @CDCgov @AmerAcadPeds & @HRSAgov will talk about reducing US infant mortality http://go.usa.gov/YkvW #CDCGrandRounds
Public health lost a true friend in Arlen Specter.
Approx. 1 in 36 Hispanic men will be diagnosed with HIV during their lifetime, as will 1 in 106 Hispanic women. #NLAAD
Looking forward to speaking with new health officials (from 27 states, 5 tribes & Guam) this afternoon.
Read Q&A w/ KY Health Dept’s chief of staff about their pioneering approach to healthier babies. http://ow.ly/e9Ere via @rwjf_pubhealth
Immunocompromised adults need newly recommended vaccine (Prevnar 13) to prevent #pneumococcal disease. http://go.usa.gov/YkCz
A simple #HIV test gives patients life-saving info to protect themselves and their partners. http://hivtest.org
Research entomologist Janet McAllister, Ph.D., discusses challenges of mosquito mgmnt, incl. insecticide resistance. pic.twitter.com/Kty8XCES
Microbiologist Amy Lambert, Ph.D., talks about new tech that's allowed her to sequence previously unknown genomes. pic.twitter.com/9x49KIuN
Microbiologist Dr. Theresa Russell explains research detecting active infection w/ bacteria that causes Lyme disease. pic.twitter.com/WDEjZgwF
Mary Crabtree, M.S., a microbiologist, shows the microscope she uses to sort & identify mosquitoes collected in Africa. pic.twitter.com/b8uCAwRH
DVBD scientists have sorted 150K mosquitoes looking for new diseases. 39 viruses so far, 4 never before studied. http://go.usa.gov/Y8De
Last week, had the pleasure of touring CDC labs in Ft. Collins, CO. Will share photos & highlight the great work going on there.
Kudos to VA state PH lab for 1st identifying Exserohilum, a black mold/fungus, in current #meningitis outbreak. http://go.usa.gov/Ykb9
Thank you to LRN laboratorians for your daily hard work. PH labs are critical to protecting nation from threats. #LRN12
Today's @CDCMMWR report outlines the new #ACIP recommendations for PCV13 use for high-risk adults http://go.usa.gov/Ykd4
CDC Emergency
Many people are concerned about the #meningitis outbreak. CDC answers some FAQs here. http://ow.ly/enFNy
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