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Fun fact: Chlorine is not present in chlorinated water. Learn more in this ToxFAQ: go.usa.gov/p5O about 14 hours ago via HootSuite
Answer to last tweet: True! Arsenic cannot be destroyed in the environment. It can only change its form. Learn more! go.usa.gov/p5a 10:15 AM May 24th via HootSuite
True or False? Arsenic cannot be destroyed in the environment. (Here’s a hint: go.usa.gov/p5a) 7:15 AM May 24th via HootSuite
CDCgov Read these tips to stay safe and healthy while swimming this summer. go.usa.gov/pX3 10:19 AM May 21st via web Retweeted by CDC_DrCPortier and 28 others
Today: virtual #Asthma Awareness Month closing ceremony bit.ly/K7ENNr. See asthma’s impact here: go.usa.gov/VC2 9:20 AM May 23rd via HootSuite
Folic acid helps prevents birth defects and is an important part of the diet for women of childbearing age. go.usa.gov/pmQ #CDC247 6:12 AM May 23rd via web
RT@fema: Disaster #safetytip: Get to know your neighbors. They are often your first contacts during/after an emergency. Ready.gov 1:01 PM May 22nd via Twitter for BlackBerry®
CDCgov Follow these tips to stay healthy and safe this spring and summer when you’re outside. go.usa.gov/pUt 12:43 PM May 22nd via web Retweeted by CDC_DrCPortier and 40 others
Have you seen our #ALS Registry video on the @MDAnews page? Take a look: alsn.mda.org 10:26 AM May 22nd via web
.@stephcherienash “No idle” policies for buses, cars outside of schools can reduce vehicle emissions that can trigger #asthma. 8:09 AM May 22nd via web in reply to stephcherienash
MDAnews Learn the stories of others affected by ALS and share your own story for #ALSmonth: - owl.li/aTXbG 7:01 AM May 22nd via HootSuite Retweeted by CDC_DrCPortier
New! 4 year funding opportunity for Health Agencies to work on climate & health issues: go.usa.gov/pZT, enter CDC-RFA-EH12-1202 6:10 AM May 22nd via HootSuite
@RickTufts Never a bad thing to make sure you're drinking enough water though! 2:26 PM May 21st via web in reply to RickTufts
@RickTufts We recommend that people know their #asthma triggers and know how to avoid them. 2:25 PM May 21st via web in reply to RickTufts
@MN_Dame That link should have been: go.usa.gov/VC2 2:24 PM May 21st via web in reply to MN_Dame
CDCGlobal .@CSIS VP Stephen Morrison: Clean water key to lowered mortality and improved health. #ATLSummit 6:45 AM May 21st via web Retweeted by CDC_DrCPortier and 2 others
usNWSgov Fire Weather Watches In Effect for the Southwest spc.noaa.gov/products/fire_… twitter.com/usNWSgov/statu… 5:51 AM May 21st via web Retweeted by CDC_DrCPortier and 9 others
New! 4 year funding opportunity for Health Agencies to work on climate & health issues: go.usa.gov/pZT, enter CDC-RFA-EH12-1202 11:30 AM May 18th via web
Are you the parent of a young child? CDC has updated recommendations on child blood #lead levels. Learn more: go.usa.gov/pTq 7:49 AM May 18th via web
EPAgov Tomorow is Bike to Work Day! Are you going to peddle to work in the morning? go.usa.gov/pxg #biketowork 12:35 PM May 17th via HootSuite Retweeted by CDC_DrCPortier and 32 others

Name Dr. Chris Portier
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