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    21 hours ago

    Although the number of cases in most states continued to decline over the last 7 days, COVID-19 is widespread in many areas, especially the South & West. As of Aug. 25, the US reported nearly 1,000 deaths a day over the last week. See more data: .

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  2. 19 minutes ago

    Free CE for Clinicians: Women who are planning to conceive or are pregnant may benefit from HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP). Learn how to discuss PrEP with women at different stages of pregnancy with this course.

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  3. 1 hour ago

    Testing all residents and staff in West Virginia nursing homes helped limit the spread of . Testing all residents and staff, regardless of symptoms, may help protect those at higher risk for COVID-19 & prevent larger outbreaks. See more: .

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  4. 2 hours ago

    In the path of ? Prepare to keep your perishable food at safe temperatures. Have a cooler and frozen gel packs handy to keep your food cold. Get more food safety tips: .

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  5. 3 hours ago

    People who are recovering from might be at a higher risk of getting sick from smoke. Know what to do to protect yourself and your loved ones: .

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    Aug 26

    Although some people who get a may still get sick with , vaccination reduces the severity of your symptoms if you do get sick. Check out all of the benefits of flu vaccine and :

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    Aug 26

    It’s Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month — the perfect time to teach kids how to deal with common eye injuries. Get the convo started with ’s :

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    Aug 26

    CDC is helping travelers understand the risk in each country. Before you make travel plans, check the COVID-19 risk at your destination:

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    Aug 26

    Keep yourself and your loved ones safe! Follow these health and safety tips if you're in the path of :

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    Aug 26

    Medicine, medical equipment, and specialized medical care – cancer survivors have a lot to consider in an emergency like a hurricane. Here are some tips to help you get prepared this :

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    Aug 26

    ⚠️ Road conditions may change unexpectedly. Do not speed or drive through floods, mudslides, or washed out roadways. Expect the unexpected.

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    Aug 26

    Congratulations to Cameroon, the Central African Republic, South Sudan, and Nigeria, the final four in to be certified free of wild poliovirus!

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    Aug 26

    Vaccines are safe, effective, and they keep your child and your entire community healthy. If your child has missed vaccinations during the pandemic, contact your provider today to .

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    Aug 26

    Millions of Americans continue to struggle with opioid addiction. Now, when they come to Search looking for help, they’ll find a hotline number for support and treatment options.

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    Aug 26

    Here are 3 ways to for a possible power outage: 🔌 Fully charge your mobile & medical devices & back-up power sources 📝 Make an emergency power plan 🔋 Test your carbon monoxide detectors Learn more:

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    23 hours ago

    Don’t drive through flooded areas and standing water. Turn around, don’t drown!

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  17. Retweeted
    Aug 26

    We owe it to our nation’s children to take personal responsibility to do everything we can to lower the levels of so that they can go back to school – wear a mask, wash your hands, social distance. More detail:

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  18. 23 hours ago

    It’s okay to not feel okay. Actor shares his thoughts on how many of us are feeling right now. Learn more at . (supported by )

    #HowRightNow: Conversations Matter.
    Now more than ever, it’s important to ask how the people around you are doing. Share ways you are supporting each other using #HowRightNow. Supported by CDC Foundation.
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  19. 23 hours ago

    If you have been around someone with , someone from the health department may check in with you about your health. If your phone number changes, tell your health department & doctor. Learn more: .

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  20. 24 hours ago

    Laboratory professionals: CDC’s LabTrainingVR: Biosafety Cabinet Edition course is now available on CDC Train and STEAM. Enter a virtual reality laboratory and learn how to use a biosafety cabinet: .

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