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[NIOSH @NIOSH]

Outdoor workers cannot easily escape wildfire smoke. Exposure to wildfire smoke can cause many symptoms, including eye and throat irritation, wheezing, and coughing. Find more tips to protect your outdoor workers from wildfire smoke: https://t.co/K42piMQLGV

[CDC @CDCgov]

Summer heat is no joke. ☀️🌡️
Heat waves are one of the leading causes of weather-related deaths in the United States. But staying active and healthy — even on the hottest days — is possible with a little planning.
#HealthySummer #HeatSafety #StayCool #GetActive #CDC

[CDC @CDCgov]

Wildfire season is here. Do you know what to do if smoke reaches your area?
Wildfire smoke can reach far away from where fires burn, and it can make anyone sick. Those with asthma, COPD, heart disease, diabetes, chronic kidney disease, or who are pregnant are at especially high risk.
If smoke reaches your area, here's what you can do to protect yourself and your family.
#CDCHealthySummer #WildfireSafety #AirQuality #WildfireSmoke

[CDC @CDCgov]

State, local, and federal partners are working together to investigate a multi-state outbreak of the parasite Cyclospora. Investigations to identify sources of illness are ongoing. For the latest information, visit: https://t.co/8WHL9RfM2y
CDC has also issued a Health Alert Network (HAN) Advisory: https://t.co/ylZo65VXVo

[CDC @CDCgov]

To reduce the risk of Ebola importation into the United States, CDC, under Title 42, and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), under Title 49, are currently working together on a DO NOT BOARD (DNB) process with regard to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
American citizens who are departing from the DRC may be subject to a DO NOT BOARD (DNB) order. Americans are able to return to the United States 21 days after leaving the DRC.
Additional information for travelers returning from Ebola-affected areas: https://t.co/F4hulCzLwC

[CDC @CDCgov]

Pool day plans? 🏊 Before you dive in, make sure you're ready. A safe pool day takes a little preparation.
#HealthySummer #PoolSafety #WaterSafety #HealthySwimming #CDC

[CDC @CDCgov]

Ready or not, summer is here — and so is the sun and heat. Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States, and dehydration is a real risk on hot days. But there are plenty of ways to protect yourself.
Staying safe this summer can be simple.
#HealthySummer #SunSafety #StayHydrated #SkinCancer #CDC

[CDC @CDCgov]

What's in your hiking bag? 🎒☀️🌿
Before you hit the trail this summer, make sure you're packing the essentials to stay safe. Too much sun exposure can cause skin cancer — the most common cancer in the United States. And tick bites can spread diseases like Lyme disease.
The good news? A little preparation goes a long way.
#HealthySummer #HikingHealth #SunSafety #FightTheBite #StayHydrated #Outdoors

[CDC @CDCgov]

Start with one short walk today. Move more to feel better, sleep better, and lower disease risk. #GetActive #MovingMatters #ActivePeopleHealthyNation

[Secretary Kennedy @SecKennedy]

Tick-borne diseases are a growing public health threat. @CDCgov released a new MMWR on alpha-gal syndrome, a serious allergy to red meat and other mammal-derived products that can develop after certain tick bites.

If you spend time outdoors, protect yourself from tick bites, check for ticks every day, and know the signs of tick-borne illnesses.

Learn more in the latest MMWR: https://t.co/dUvaefdSQe

We're also supporting innovation through LymeX—the world's largest public-private partnership for Lyme disease, led by HHS and the Steven & Alexandra Cohen Foundation—to advance better diagnostics and improve care.

Learn more here: https://t.co/WvgSLJPu8Y

[CDC @CDCgov]

E. coli Outbreak: 12 people sick in 2 states with 4 hospitalizations.
Do not eat recalled Frozen GreenWise Organic IQF Blueberries with best by date Feb 9, 2028.
See the notice for full details: https://t.co/I767ih7hPE

[Secretary Kennedy @SecKennedy]

As America celebrates 250 years of independence, the Trump Administration is working to restore one of our most fundamental freedoms: the freedom that comes with being healthy.

This Independence Day, Take Back Your Health. Eat Real Food. Get Active.

Join us in building a stronger, healthier nation. Together, let's Make America Healthy Again.

[CDC @CDCgov]

Daily choices are the building blocks of your future health. Pick one of these healthy goals to focus on for the next week:
🥦 Eat well. Limit foods with unhealthy fats, added sugars, and excess sodium.
🚶 Move more. Aim for 150 minutes of moderate activity per week + strength training 2 days/week.
🧠 Support your mental health. Positive mental health is linked to better overall health and well-being.
😴 Get enough sleep. Get at least 7 hours/night. A regular schedule makes it easier, even on weekends.
Your long-term health is built one small, consistent choice at a time. Your future self will thank you!
#MensHealth #GetActive #HealthyHabits #SleepHealth #MentalHealth #MoveMore

[CDC @CDCgov]

The suicide rate for men is about four times higher than the rate for women.
Some factors that may increase the likelihood of suicide can include:
- History of depression, trauma and other mental health difficulties
- Financial problems, job loss, or legal issues
- Social isolation
- Lack of access to health care
- Intimate partner or family relationship problems
Preventing suicide begins long before someone is experiencing a crisis. Connection and emotional support matter. Here's what you can do.
#MensHealth #SuicidePrevention #CommunitySupport

[CDC @CDCgov]

HIV and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) can have no symptoms. Getting tested is the only way to know for sure. Take charge of your sexual health. Ask a health care provider which HIV and STI tests are right for you and how often you should get tested.
→ Learn more at https://t.co/fvLVuUG0Aq
#MensHealth #KnowYourStatus #HIVTesting #SexualHealth

[CDC Emergency @CDCemergency]

Beat the heat and keep your fan energy high by staying shaded, sipping often, and cooling down like a champ so the sun doesn’t steal your spotlight. ☀️💧

Play it smart when temps go on the attack and stay cool from kickoff to extra time so every cheer counts.
https://t.co/gJZUZzDzKH
#SoccerSafetyUSA

[CDC @CDCgov]

This is 80.
Today marks 80 years since CDC officially opened its doors.
What began in 1946 on one floor of a small building in Atlanta with a mission to help stop malaria from spreading across the nation has grown into eight decades of public health service.
Follow along throughout the year as we share stories, photos, and milestones from CDC's history.
#CDC80 #PublicHealth

[CDC @CDCgov]

Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men in the United States — and about 1 in 5 heart attacks are silent, meaning the person isn't even aware it's happening.
Knowing the warning signs of a heart attack, your risk factors for heart disease, and steps you can take to protect your heart could save your life.
#MensHealth #HeartHealth #HeartDisease #KnowYourRisk

[CDC @CDCgov]

All men are at risk for prostate cancer. Your risk is higher if you are older in age, African American, or have a family history of prostate cancer.
Knowing your risk, your family health history, and talking to your doctor can help you make the best decision for your health.
#MensHealth #ProstateCancer #KnowYourRisk #CancerPrevention