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Spring Adventures: 4 Apps for Healthier Travels
Post updated: Jan. 6, 2021 It’s that time of the year again! Students and parents are packing their bags for Spring Break! Before you set out on your next big adventure, be sure to take a look at these helpful mobile apps to prepare for your trip. Read More >
Posted on by 4 CommentsFrom the Field: CDC’s Field Assignment Program
When faced with unexpected outbreaks and emergencies like zoonotic plague, Ebola, or contaminated cilantro that causes cyclosporiasis, Career Epidemiology Field Officers (CEFOs) are the experts in the field. One of CDC’s newer field assignment programs, the CEFO program is made up of highly skilled professionals assigned to state, territorial, and local health departments across the Read More >
Posted on by 2 Comments5 Things You Might Not Know About Human Papillomavirus
Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a common virus that infects both women and men. Although most HPV infections go away on their own, infections that don’t go away (persist) can cause changes in the cells and lead to cancer. With HPV vaccine, we have a powerful tool to prevent most of these cancers from ever developing. Read More >
Posted on by 37 CommentsGlobal Health Security Agenda
The Plan for 2016: CDC and the President’s Global Health Security Agenda 2015 was a powerful reminder that a health threat anywhere is a health threat everywhere. In 2016, CDC and partners are looking forward to continuing work on the President’s Global Health Security Agenda (GHSA), an initiative led by the Department of Health and Human Read More >
Posted on by 3 CommentsFight the Flu: Get a Vax!
As cold weather sets in, clothing layers increase, scarves are pulled tighter, and noses become redder. This time of year can also bring the dreaded running nose, scratchy throat, cough, body aches, and headache of the seasonal flu. As you fretfully try to protect yourself Read More >
Posted on by 7 CommentsGive the Gift of Preparedness
As the holiday season quickly approaches and holiday shopping begins, find a gift that truly show those you love how much you care—the gift of preparedness. While an emergency kit may not be on any of the top-ten big name gift lists this season, a starter kit could end up being the most important gift you give your friends and family this year. Read More >
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