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  1. CDC shared a link.
    CDC is working hard to keep you informed about the meningitis outbreak. Thank you for trusting us to keep you up-to-date with the latest info about the outbreak. Do you have any suggestions on improvements we can make to better communicate with you? This article from Mashable discusses how meningitis information has been shared on Twitter and other social media channels:
  2. Clark has spina bifida. He takes piano, is starting guitar lessons and he’s assistant coach of his younger brother’s soccer team. Research is being done at CDC to help Clark and others with spina bifida achieve a satisfying life. http://go.usa.gov/YnXG
    Photo: Clark has spina bifida. He takes piano, is starting guitar lessons and he’s assistant coach of his younger brother’s soccer team. Research is being done at CDC to help Clark and others with spina bifida achieve a satisfying life. http://go.usa.gov/YnXG
  3. CDC - Parents Are the Key to Safe Teen Drivers: To recognize National Teen Driver Safety Week, learn tips to protect your teen on the road. Be part of our Vital Signs Facebook chat for moms and dads of teen drivers, tomorrow, Friday, October 19, 10am Eastern.
    Post your questions for us. What would you like to know?
    Friday, October 19 at 10:00am in EDT at CDC - Parents Are the Key to Safe Teen Drivers
  4. CDC shared a link via CDC.
    Want to know what CDC’s doing to control the current US fungal meningitis outbreak? Read our latest CDC Works for You 24/7 blog post to learn about the current situation, better understand fungal meningitis and, importantly, find out what’s CDC’s doing to save lives and protect people from this health threat.
  5. Youth violence is preventable. Learn how STRYVE helps communities build comprehensive strategies that are based on the best available evidence and implemented through multisector action. http://go.usa.gov/YnD3
    Photo: Youth violence is preventable. Learn how STRYVE helps communities build comprehensive strategies that are based on the best available evidence and implemented through multisector action. http://go.usa.gov/YnD3
  6. National Program of Cancer Registries celebrates 20 years of helping registries publish high-quality cancer data! NPCR supports central cancer registries in 45 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the US Pacific Island Jurisdictions. http://is.gd/p6ixjL
    Photo: National Program of Cancer Registries celebrates 20 years of helping registries publish high-quality cancer data! NPCR supports central cancer registries in 45 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the US Pacific Island Jurisdictions. http://is.gd/p6ixjL
  7. Kids may eat up to half of their calories at school, let’s work together to make sure those are healthy calories. Let’s Move Salad Bars to Schools! http://go.usa.gov/YRyd
    Photo: Kids may eat up to half of their calories at school, let’s work together to make sure those are healthy calories.  Let’s Move Salad Bars to Schools! http://go.usa.gov/YRyd
  8. Is your teen son or daughter starting to drive? Learn important tips on teen driving safety by joining CDC - Parents Are the Key to Safe Teen Drivers chat on Vital Signs Teen Drinking and Driving with CDC motor vehicle safety expert, Ruth Shults, PhD.Wednesday, October 19 at 10am ET. Have a question related to teen drinking and driving? Post it here now.
    Friday, October 19 at 10:00am in EDT at CDC - Parents Are the Key to Safe Teen Drivers
  9. Traveling internationally with your pet? Check out our tips for preparing Fido or Fluffy for the trip. http://is.gd/kDBa0H
    Photo: Traveling internationally with your pet? Check out our tips for preparing Fido or Fluffy for the trip. http://is.gd/kDBa0H
  10. Like this status if you recognize the dangers of teen drinking and driving and will wear a seat belt on every trip, no matter how short.
    Photo: Like this status if you recognize the dangers of teen drinking and driving and will wear a seat belt on every trip, no matter how short.
  11. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. A key strategy in preventing intimate partner violence is the promotion of respectful, nonviolent intimate partner relationships through individual, community, and societal level change. http://is.gd/5qwwet
    Photo: October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. A key strategy in preventing intimate partner violence is the promotion of respectful, nonviolent intimate partner relationships through individual, community, and societal level change. http://is.gd/5qwwet
  12. Disproportionately higher rates of TB occur among certain populations, especially homeless persons. In the United States, 1% of the population experiences homelessness in a given year, but 5.8% of persons with TB reported being homeless within the past year. For the complete story, visit: http://is.gd/5gRnpV.
    Photo: Disproportionately higher rates of TB occur among certain populations, especially homeless persons. In the United States, 1% of the population experiences homelessness in a given year, but 5.8% of persons with TB reported being homeless within the past year.  For the complete story, visit:  http://is.gd/5gRnpV.
  13. Watch a live webcast of the CDC Public Health Grand Rounds “Public Health Approaches to Reducing U.S. Infant Mortality” at 1 pm ET and earn continuing education. http://is.gd/D3ZMRy
    Photo: Watch a live webcast of the CDC Public Health Grand Rounds “Public Health Approaches to Reducing U.S. Infant Mortality” at 1 pm ET and earn continuing education.  http://is.gd/D3ZMRy
  14. Did you know that October 14—20 is National Teen Driver Safety Week? This year’s theme is “Share, Not Scare”, focusing on the benefits of safe driving as a way to positively reinforce teen’s safe driving habits. CDC’s Injury Center is hosti...
    ng a Facebook Chat on the CDC - Parents Are the Key to Safe Teen Drivers on Friday, October 19 10:00-11:00am ET with a leading motor vehicle safety expert. Learn more: http://on.fb.me/RxefsY
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    Photo: Did you know that October 14—20 is National Teen Driver Safety Week? This year’s theme is “Share, Not Scare”, focusing on the benefits of safe driving as a way to positively reinforce teen’s safe driving habits. CDC’s Injury Center is hosting a Facebook Chat  on the CDC - Parents Are the Key to Safe Teen Drivers on Friday, October 19 10:00-11:00am ET with a leading motor vehicle safety expert. Learn more: http://on.fb.me/RxefsY
  15. CDC continues to investigate a multistate outbreak of Salmonella infections linked to peanut butter. The list of recalled products has grown to include raw and roasted shelled and in-shell peanuts. Check your home for recalled products to keep you and your family safe. http://is.gd/kfskLI
    Photo: CDC continues to investigate a multistate outbreak of Salmonella infections linked to peanut butter. The list of recalled products has grown to include raw and roasted shelled and in-shell peanuts. Check your home for recalled products to keep you and your family safe.  http://is.gd/kfskLI
  16. It’s National Latino AIDS Awareness Day (NLAAD). HIV is still a serious problem in the Hispanic/Latino community. About 1 in 5 Latinos infected with HIV doesn’t know it, and more than half of Latinos have never been tested for HIV. Learn more about HIV among Latinos, prevention and testing. http://go.usa.gov/YXnY
    Photo: It’s National Latino AIDS Awareness Day (NLAAD). HIV is still a serious problem in the Hispanic/Latino community. About 1 in 5 Latinos infected with HIV doesn’t know it, and more than half of Latinos have never been tested for HIV. Learn more about HIV among Latinos, prevention and testing. http://go.usa.gov/YXnY
  17. Today is Global Handwashing Day! Celebrate with over 200 million people around the world. #iwashmyhands http://is.gd/WzTcso
    Photo: Today is Global Handwashing Day! Celebrate with over 200 million people around the world. #iwashmyhands http://is.gd/WzTcso
  18. Parents, pediatricians, and community members can help protect the lives of young drivers and everyone who shares the road with them. Learn steps you can take to prevent drinking and driving among teens: http://is.gd/8jSRDM
    Photo: Parents, pediatricians, and community members can help protect the lives of young drivers and everyone who shares the road with them. Learn steps you can take to prevent drinking and driving among teens: http://is.gd/8jSRDM
  19. October 12th is World Arthritis Day. Move to improve your arthritis by doing these 5 things:

    1) Learn Arthritis-Management Strategies
    2) Be Active
    3) Watch Your Weight
    4) Protect Your Joints
    ...
    5) See Your Doctor

    Learn more here: http://is.gd/rr2ovU
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    Photo: October 12th is World Arthritis Day. Move to improve your arthritis by doing these 5 things: 

1) Learn Arthritis-Management Strategies
2) Be Active
3) Watch Your Weight
4) Protect Your Joints 
5) See Your Doctor 

Learn more here: http://is.gd/rr2ovU
  20. Drinking and driving among teens in high school has gone down by 54% since 1991. Still, high school teens drive after drinking about 2.4 million times a month. More can be done to encourage safe driving habits, for a full list, see: http://go.usa.gov/YK8F. What safe driving habits are you practicing with your teen?
    Photo: Drinking and driving among teens in high school has gone down by 54% since 1991. Still, high school teens drive after drinking about 2.4 million times a month. More can be done to encourage safe driving habits, for a full list, see: http://go.usa.gov/YK8F. What safe driving habits are you practicing with your teen?
  21. Disease detectives work around the world to track diseases, research outbreaks, and respond to emergencies of all kind. Want to learn more about our real-life detectives? Download CDC’s iPad app and check out the Disease of the Week module. http://go.usa.gov/YK8d
    Photo: Disease detectives work around the world to track diseases, research outbreaks, and respond to emergencies of all kind. Want to learn more about our real-life detectives? Download CDC’s iPad app and check out the Disease of the Week module. http://go.usa.gov/YK8d
  22. Million Hearts announces the winners of the Caregiver Video Contest. Congratulations to 1st place winner “One Beat at a Time” and 2nd place winner “A Caregiver’s Role in the Heart Health of Loved Ones.” Watch the winning videos in the Winners Gallery at http://go.usa.gov/YYFA
    Photo: Million Hearts announces the winners of the Caregiver Video Contest. Congratulations to 1st place winner “One Beat at a Time” and 2nd place winner “A Caregiver’s Role in the Heart Health of Loved Ones.” Watch the winning videos in the Winners Gallery at http://go.usa.gov/YYFA
  23. “ADHD encompasses so much more of a child's life than his or her behavior. It impacts relationships, family dynamics, school performance, parental practices, and most of all, a child's concept of self-worth,” said April, mom of a daughter with ADHD. http://go.usa.gov/YK8W
    Photo: “ADHD encompasses so much more of a child's life than his or her behavior. It impacts relationships, family dynamics, school performance, parental practices, and most of all, a child's concept of self-worth,” said April, mom of a daughter with ADHD. http://go.usa.gov/YK8W
  24. The next session of CDC Public Health Grand Rounds will explore public health approaches to reducing U.S. infant mortality. This session also coincides with the 20th anniversary of Child Health Month inaugurated by the American Academy of Pediatrics. Join us for “Public Health Approaches to Reducing U.S. Infant Mortality,” Tuesday, October 16, 2012, 1 p.m. – 2 p.m., EDT. http://go.usa.gov/YKBB
    Photo: The next session of CDC Public Health Grand Rounds will explore public health approaches to reducing U.S. infant mortality. This session also coincides with the 20th anniversary of Child Health Month inaugurated by the American Academy of Pediatrics. Join us for “Public Health Approaches to Reducing U.S. Infant Mortality,” Tuesday, October 16, 2012, 1 p.m. – 2 p.m., EDT.  http://go.usa.gov/YKBB
  25. A new CDC video shows how to teach kids healthy habits early in life. See how one Los Angeles Universal Preschool teacher educates her young students about healthy habits like yoga and eating healthy snacks. How do you teach healthy habits to young kids in your community? http://is.gd/btNC7v
    Photo: A new CDC video shows how to teach kids healthy habits early in life. See how one Los Angeles Universal Preschool teacher educates her young students about healthy habits like yoga and eating healthy snacks. How do you teach healthy habits to young kids in your community? http://is.gd/btNC7v
  26. College is full of exciting new experiences, from meeting people to living away from home. But, college can also be stressful as you try to develop new routines, maintain a healthy diet, and manage responsibilities on your own. Keep these tips and information in mind to stay safe and healthy in college. http://go.usa.gov/YKCC
    Photo: College is full of exciting new experiences, from meeting people to living away from home. But, college can also be stressful as you try to develop new routines, maintain a healthy diet, and manage responsibilities on your own. Keep these tips and information in mind to stay safe and healthy in college. http://go.usa.gov/YKCC
  27. Did you know that nearly 1 million high school teens drank alcohol and got behind the wheel in 2011? More can be done to protect everyone on the road. States and communities can enforce existing proven policies, such as minimum legal drinking age (MLDA) laws and graduated driver licensing (GDL) systems. Learn more: http://go.usa.gov/YZp3.
    Photo: Did you know that nearly 1 million high school teens drank alcohol and got behind the wheel in 2011? More can be done to protect everyone on the road.  States and communities can enforce existing proven policies, such as minimum legal drinking age (MLDA) laws and graduated driver licensing (GDL) systems. Learn more: http://go.usa.gov/YZp3.
  28. Global Handwashing Day is October 15! Celebrate with over one million schools around the world. #iwashmyhands http://is.gd/WzTcso
    Photo: Global Handwashing Day is October 15! Celebrate with over one million schools around the world. #iwashmyhands http://is.gd/WzTcso
  29. Parents, recognize the dangers of teen drinking and driving. Complete a parent-teen driving agreement with your teen to set and enforce the “rules of the road.” Learn more at CDC - Parents Are the Key to Safe Teen Drivers and http://go.usa.gov/YjVx.
    Photo: Parents, recognize the dangers of teen drinking and driving. Complete a parent-teen driving agreement with your teen to set and enforce the “rules of the road.” Learn more at CDC - Parents Are the Key to Safe Teen Drivers and http://go.usa.gov/YjVx.
  30. CDC Emergency Preparedness and Response: CDC is Actively Investigating Non-contagious Fungal Meningitis Outbreak

    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is coordinating a multi-state investigation of fungal meningitis among p...
    atients who received epidural steroid injections.
    Patients who have had an epidural steroid injection since July 2012, and have any of the following symptoms, should talk to their doctor as soon as possible.
    • Worsening headache
    • Fever
    • Sensitivity to light
    • Stiff neck
    • New weakness or numbness in any part of your body
    • Slurred speech

    Fungal meningitis isn’t contagious. Learn more about the disease and which states are affected.
    http://www.cdc.gov/hai/outbreaks/meningitis.html
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  31. Got Mice? Seal, Trap, and Clean Up to Control Rodents. It is getting colder outside – rodents may enter your home for food or shelter! Seal up holes or gaps in your home, trap any existing rodents, and clean up any sources of food or water and items that might provide shelter for them. http://go.usa.gov/Yjyw
    Photo: Got Mice? Seal, Trap, and Clean Up to Control Rodents. It is getting colder outside – rodents may enter your home for food or shelter! Seal up holes or gaps in your home, trap any existing rodents, and clean up any sources of food or water and items that might provide shelter for them. http://go.usa.gov/Yjyw
  32. CDC shared a link.
    CDC is investigating a multi-state outbreak of meningitis among patients who received epidural steroid injections (medication injected into the spine).
  33. If you were born during 1945-1965, talk to your doctor about getting tested for Hepatitis C. The only way to know if you have Hepatitis C is to get tested. Early detection can save lives. http://go.usa.gov/YjEW
    Photo: If you were born during 1945-1965, talk to your doctor about getting tested for Hepatitis C. The only way to know if you have Hepatitis C is to get tested. Early detection can save lives. http://go.usa.gov/YjEW
  34. One in five teen drivers involved in fatal crashes in 2010 had some alcohol in their system. Most of these drivers (81%) had blood alcohol concentrations (BACs) higher than the legal limit for adults. Teens should never drink and drive. For more safe-driving steps they can take, visit: http://go.usa.gov/YTJh/. Share this message with a teenager you want to protect on the road.
    Photo: One in five teen drivers involved in fatal crashes in 2010 had some alcohol in their system. Most of these drivers (81%) had blood alcohol concentrations (BACs) higher than the legal limit for adults.  Teens should never drink and drive. For more safe-driving steps they can take, visit: http://go.usa.gov/YTJh/. Share this message with a teenager you want to protect on the road.
  35. Falling autumn leaves are calling us to take care of our health in different ways. It’s that time of year with colder weather and the holidays fast approaching. Learn ways to keep your loved ones healthy and safe this season. http://go.usa.gov/YTS4
    Photo: Falling autumn leaves are calling us to take care of our health in different ways. It’s that time of year with colder weather and the holidays fast approaching. Learn ways to keep your loved ones healthy and safe this season. http://go.usa.gov/YTS4
  36. Depression and anxiety are true and treatable medical conditions. Don’t let hopelessness or shame stop you or a friend from getting medical help. Find out more at: http://go.usa.gov/YTy4
    Photo: Depression and anxiety are true and treatable medical conditions. Don’t let hopelessness or shame stop you or a friend from getting medical help. Find out more at: http://go.usa.gov/YTy4
  37. Women with disabilities often face challenges getting a mammogram. Help the scheduling and radiology staff do a better job. For example when making your appointment tell them if you can lift and move your arms without help. Our story has more tips. http://go.usa.gov/Y4JW
    Photo: Women with disabilities often face challenges getting a mammogram. Help the scheduling and radiology staff do a better job. For example when making your appointment tell them if you can lift and move your arms without help. Our story has more tips. http://go.usa.gov/Y4JW
  38. The changing climate endangers human health. Learn what CDC is doing to prevent and adapt to the possible health effects of climate change. http://go.usa.gov/Y4uP
    Photo: The changing climate endangers human health. Learn what CDC is doing to prevent and adapt to the possible health effects of climate change. http://go.usa.gov/Y4uP
  39. Can you name some of the laws or systems that are helping to keep teens safe and helping to encourage safe driving practices? For the correct answer, visit http://go.usa.gov/Y4u4 or check back this afternoon.
    Photo: Can you name some of the laws or systems that are helping to keep teens safe and helping to encourage safe driving practices? For the correct answer, visit http://go.usa.gov/Y4u4 or check back this afternoon.
  40. October is SIDS Awareness Month. Did you know to always place babies on their backs to sleep? Learn more about SIDS and the risk factors and take action to reduce the risk. http://go.usa.gov/Y4wm
    Photo: October is SIDS Awareness Month. Did you know to always place babies on their backs to sleep? Learn more about SIDS and the risk factors and take action to reduce the risk. http://go.usa.gov/Y4wm
  41. Did you know: 1 in 10 teens in high school drinks and drives? Teen drivers are 3 times more likely than more experienced drivers to be in a fatal car crash. Drinking any alcohol greatly increases this risk for teens. Do you talk to your teen about alcohol use and safe driving? http://go.usa.gov/Y4nF
    Photo: Did you know: 1 in 10 teens in high school drinks and drives? Teen drivers are 3 times more likely than more experienced drivers to be in a fatal car crash. Drinking any alcohol greatly increases this risk for teens. Do you talk to your teen about alcohol use and safe driving? http://go.usa.gov/Y4nF
  42. Have an iPad? If so, get the latest version of the CDC app! It’s FREE and puts current CDC content right at your fingertips. Update includes: new content from the Emerging Infectious Diseases (EID) Journal, added content refresh functionality, and enhancements! http://is.gd/6vfKet
    Photo: Have an iPad? If so, get the latest version of the CDC app! It’s FREE and puts current CDC content right at your fingertips. Update includes: new content from the Emerging Infectious Diseases (EID) Journal, added content refresh functionality, and enhancements! http://is.gd/6vfKet
  43. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Mammograms are the best way to find breast cancer early. Women 50-74 years old should get a mammogram every 2 years. Women 40-49 should ask their doctor about when and how often to get a mammogram. http://go.usa.gov/Ygbw
    Photo: October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Mammograms are the best way to find breast cancer early. Women 50-74 years old should get a mammogram every 2 years. Women 40-49 should ask their doctor about when and how often to get a mammogram. http://go.usa.gov/Ygbw
  44. “Newborn screening has a direct impact and translates into saving babies’ lives.” CDC laboratory scientist Suzanne Cordovado helps ensure newborn screening works as designed – finding babies with conditions affecting their long-term health or survival. http://is.gd/l3hyty
    Photo: “Newborn screening has a direct impact and translates into saving babies’ lives.” CDC laboratory scientist Suzanne Cordovado helps ensure newborn screening works as designed – finding babies with conditions affecting their long-term health or survival. http://is.gd/l3hyty
  45. Learn on the go with CDC Quick Learn Lessons. Learn how to create an Epi curve, determine the mode of spread and how to determine the most likely period of exposure at http://go.usa.gov/YYmB. Each lesson takes less than 10 minutes to complete!
    Photo: Learn on the go with CDC Quick Learn Lessons. Learn how to create an Epi curve, determine the mode of spread and how to determine the most likely period of exposure at http://go.usa.gov/YYmB. Each lesson takes less than 10 minutes to complete!
  46. September 29 is World Heart Day. Learn how heart disease affects two overlooked groups: women and children. http://go.usa.gov/YC2H
    Photo: September 29 is World Heart Day. Learn how heart disease affects two overlooked groups: women and children. http://go.usa.gov/YC2H
  47. Welcome to CDC’s Facebook Q & A with Terrie from the CDC Tips From Former Smokers campaign! We’re with you for the next hour as Terrie answers your questions!
    Photo: Welcome to CDC’s Facebook Q & A with Terrie from the CDC Tips From Former Smokers campaign! We’re with you for the next hour as Terrie answers your questions!
  48. CDC shared a link via CDC.
    CDC continues to investigate a multistate outbreak of listeriosis linked to ricotta salata cheese. Check your fridge for the recalled cheese and throw it away. Throw away other cheeses that were cut with the same knife or on the same surface as the recalled cheese.
  49. Million Hearts: Today's the day! Join us on Twitter for the #HeartChat from 1-2 EST where experts from The Heart Truth, Million Hearts, CardioSmart and healthfinder.gov will answer your heart health questions.
    What motivates you to protect your heart? Join our #HeartChat Twitter chat on Friday at 1 p.m. EST and share you story.
    Photo: What motivates you to protect your heart?  Join our #HeartChat Twitter chat on Friday at 1 p.m. EST and share you story.
  50. More than 3 million people in US carry the sickle cell gene. What does that mean for them & their families? Jamaul Wells shares his story in this new video. http://is.gd/dxXZrk
    Photo: More than 3 million people in US carry the sickle cell gene. What does that mean for them & their families? Jamaul Wells shares his story in this new video. http://is.gd/dxXZrk

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