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CDCemergency

  1. Work in emergency preparedness/response? CDC’s got a new LinkedIn page for you! Connect today: linkd.in/HpVeQq 12:26 PM Apr 9th via web
  2. Work in emergency preparedness/response? CDC’s got a new LinkedIn page for you! Connect today: linkd.in/IyVKvk 12:01 PM Apr 9th via web
  3. @tijegebasheki To learn more about joining Stop Transmission of Polio (STOP) program, visit: go.usa.gov/UZ0 9:23 AM Feb 24th via web in reply to tijegebasheki
  4. Prepare for severe weather this spring – plan now and get supplies cdc.gov/Features/Sprin… 8:20 AM Feb 24th via web
  5. @ashdenee For the forseeable future US children will continue to be vaccinated against polio, part of routine combo immunizations #poliochat 8:15 AM Feb 24th via web in reply to ashdenee
  6. @cdcemergency supporting @cdcglobal and other polio eradication partners in #poliochat (3 of 3) cdc.gov/polio/twitterc… 7:55 AM Feb 24th via web
  7. CDC mobilizing to stop polio transmission as it would for a public health emergency #poliochat (2 of 3) cdc.gov/polio/updates/ 7:54 AM Feb 24th via web
  8. CDC Emerg Ops Ctr activated to support global polio eradication effort. #poliochat (1 of 3) cdc.gov/polio/updates/ 7:54 AM Feb 24th via web