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Celebrating National Drinking Water Week 2010
Most of us don’t stop to think about the importance of a safe and reliable water supply, but imagine what life would be like if drinking tap water meant putting yourself at risk for a serious (or even...
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Haiti Cholera Response: Stories from the Field, Part 1
Photo by Kendra Helmer/USAID: Doctor treating patients at a Cholera Treatment Center in the Artibonite department of Haiti. “Cholera has an interesting personality.” That’s what I told my friends when...
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Haiti Cholera Response: Stories from the Field, Part 2
Photo by Araceli Rey: View from the car of one of Haiti’s tent cities When I was in high school I studied French and learned about French-speaking countries. Haiti was one of them, and I always...
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Haiti Cholera Response: Stories from the Field, Part 3
Photo by Kendra Helmer/USAID: A woman stands in the hallway as personnel prepare supplies at a Cholera Treatment Center in the Artibonite department of Haiti. On one beautiful sunny day, we passed by a...
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Healthy and Safe Swimming Week 2016
Summer is here! For many, it is time to hit the pool or take your children on a summer outing to the waterpark. Swimming is a great way to exercise, have fun and relax while spending time with family...
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Protecting the Air We Breathe: A deeper look at Legionnaires’ disease
CDC scientists discovered Legionnaires’ disease in 1976, during one of the largest respiratory disease investigations in U.S. history. CDC’s disease detectives were called upon when people became sick...
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Danger in the Water: When Algae Becomes Toxic
Ever wondered what’s causing the water in your favorite lake to turn red? Or were the family photos from your river rafting trip spoiled by brown water in the background? You may be looking at an...
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John Snow: A Legacy of Disease Detectives
Map of cholera cases in Soho, London, 1854. Source: Wikimedia Commons. John Snow, known as the father of epidemiology, was born on March 15, 1813. This week, we honor the birthday of the first true...
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Why Diarrhea & Swimming Don’t Mix
The summer swim season is here, and millions of Americans will be flocking to local pools for fun in the sun and exercise. However, swimming, like any form of exercise, does not come without health...
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Safety Tips Every Contact Lens Wearer Should Know
Are you one of the 45 million people in the United States who wear contact lenses to correct your vision? Eye infections related to improper contact lens wear and care are serious and can lead to...
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In Case You Missed It: Top 10 Posts From 2017
In honor of the New Year, we are rounding up the blogs that were most viewed by you, our readers, in 2017. America’s Hidden Health Crisis: Hope for Those Who Suffer from ME/CFS Public Health Matters...
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5 Communication Lessons Learned from Hurricane Maria
When Category 4 Hurricane Maria made landfall in Puerto Rico, CDC assembled a team of experienced communicators who were flexible, bilingual, and culturally sensitive communicators. This group of...
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3 Reasons Why Handwashing Should Matter to You
Most of us are familiar with the parental-like voice in the back of our minds that helps guide our decision-making—asking us questions like, “Have you called your grandmother lately?” For many that...
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Partnerships Help Save Lives When Disaster Strikes
Public health emergencies occur every day across the United States. Tornadoes, hurricanes, wildfires, floods, infectious disease outbreaks, terrorist attacks, and other emergencies have all occurred...
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NCEZID Labs, Programs Mark 2019 Milestones
The National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases (NCEZID) faced challenges in 2019, but the year also marked a number of milestones for the center. NCEZID’s annual Accomplishments...
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Effective Handwashing: Learn. Teach. Repeat.
May 5 is World Hand Hygiene Day. Of all the practical skills and lessons, learning to protect your health in a public health emergency or a natural disaster by teaching and practicing effective...
View ArticleBe Prepared for a Day at the Beach
Millions of people in the U.S. have been vaccinated against COVID-19 and are resuming normal activities like going to the beach without a mask.(1) Be prepared for a day at the beach. Take steps to...
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Water Safety & Emergency Preparedness
August is National Water Quality Month The United States has one of the safest and most reliable drinking water systems in the world. However, emergencies, such as natural (e.g., hurricanes, floods,...
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Seguridad del agua y preparación para emergencias
Agosto es el Mes Nacional de la Calidad del Agua English: Water Safety & Emergency Preparedness | Blogs | CDC El sistema de agua potable de los Estados Unidos es uno de los más seguros y fiables...
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