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  1. Concussion in Sports—Coaches can get pre-season ready with new FREE 30-min online training from CDC: http://is.gd/ePPUU about 18 hours ago via web
  2. Sept. is #Cholesterol Education Month--get your blood cholesterol checked & take steps to lower it. http://is.gd/ePrHu about 23 hours ago via web
  3. Did you know CDC has informational videos in American Sign Language about the seasonal flu? Learn more: http://is.gd/eNNvf 3:31 PM Aug 31st via web
  4. Prostate cancer: the most common cancer in men. Ask your doctor about potential benefits & risks of screening tests. http://is.gd/eNyw5 12:36 PM Aug 31st via web
  5. Interested in knowing how ATSDR is addressing ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease)? Click here! http://is.gd/eNqyx #ALS 11:07 AM Aug 31st via web
  6. School professionals: Know your concussion ABCs. Learn concussion symptoms and how to respond. http://is.gd/eLHhN 12:38 PM Aug 30th via web
  7. Pregnant? Learn about cytomegalovirus (CMV) and how to avoid spreading it to your unborn baby. http://is.gd/eGPSo 12:34 PM Aug 27th via web
  8. Have diabetes? Here’s what you need to know in a hurricane or emergency: http://is.gd/eFs4v 5:08 PM Aug 26th via web
  9. Parents: learn how to recognize and prevent skin infections caused by MRSA. http://is.gd/eF4jD 12:52 PM Aug 26th via web
  10. New CDC study finds annual cost of motor vehicle crashes exceeds $99 billion: http://is.gd/eDAzy 6:10 PM Aug 25th via web
  11. Drinking alcohol and driving is dangerous. Take steps to stay safe: http://is.gd/eDgEQ 2:27 PM Aug 25th via web
  12. New poster on #concussion for @NFL players is now in locker-rooms nationwide. Learn more: http://is.gd/eBaE0 2:55 PM Aug 24th via web
  13. Knowing how to prevent rabies isn't just for adults. Kids can get the facts too! http://is.gd/eAVll 12:16 PM Aug 24th via web
  14. Stay safe and healthy while enjoying the benefits of gardening with these tips from CDC: http://is.gd/ezbyS 3:09 PM Aug 23rd via web
  15. Pets offer health benefits, but often carry germs. Follow our tips to help prevent illnesses. http://is.gd/erHOp 12:06 PM Aug 20th via web
  16. #Diabetes shouldn’t stop you from enjoying favorite summer foods. Tips from @NDEP show you how: http://is.gd/ep6JO 4:26 PM Aug 19th via web
  17. Shots aren’t just for kids. Ask your doctor about what immunizations you need. http://is.gd/eoZ0s 2:29 PM Aug 19th via web
  18. Learn how CDC helps raise awareness about hematologic cancers (leukemia, lymphoma, and myeloma). http://is.gd/enaja 9:58 AM Aug 18th via web
  19. No matter their age, discover (or rediscover) positive ways to help your child learn & develop: http://is.gd/elWcV 2:46 PM Aug 17th via web
  20. ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease) is a fatal disease. ATSDR wants to change that. Find out how. http://is.gd/elR2A #ALS 1:30 PM Aug 17th via web
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