Overdose deaths continue to decline. Preliminary data from @NCHStats estimate a nearly 27% decline in overdose deaths from 2023 to 2024. Ongoing overdose prevention efforts are making a difference. Learn how CDC's Overdose Data to Action program funds communities to save lives:

RT @HHSGov: .@CBSNews got it wrong. No CDC employee was terminated on Friday. A required notice was sent to NIOSH employees, following the….

RT @SecKennedy: President Trump has tasked me with identifying the root causes of the childhood chronic disease epidemic -- including autis….

RT @SecKennedy: The autism epidemic has now reached a scale unprecedented in human history because it affects the young. The risks and cost….

Secretary Kennedy’s directive is for CDC to lead the nation in health readiness and response. His visit to Texas Sunday, to support the state’s efforts to control the measles outbreak, resulted in discussions with Texas state health officials to deploy another CDC response team.

RT @CDCMMWR: HCPs: Recent Arkansas case shows importance of considering Naegleria fowleri infection in patients w/ acute meningoencephaliti….

RT @SecKennedy: We are streamlining HHS to make our agency more efficient and more effective. We will eliminate an entire alphabet soup of….

Colorectal cancer screening is cancer prevention. If you’re 45 or older, it’s time to talk to your doctor about screening. Get to know your screening options at: #ColorectalCancerAwarenessMonth

CDC’s Drug-Free Communities Support Program is the nation’s leading effort to mobilize communities to prevent youth substance use. Find out how your community can get involved:

Concussion symptoms can affect a student's ability to participate, learn, and perform well in school. Learn how to support students recovering from concussion with these tools for teachers, counselors, parents, and school nurses:

RT @CDC_TB: On this #WorldTBDay, discover how CDC is working to stop TB—the world’s leading infectious disease killer—and learn about our e….

The Drug-Free Communities Support Program funds coalitions to create the conditions for that help prevent youth substance use in local communities. Apply for funding by May 5, 2025, to help prevent youth substance use in your community:

Salmonella outbreak: 8 people sick in 8 states after contact with pet geckos. Geckos can carry germs, like Salmonella, that can spread to you and make you sick. Always take steps to keep yourself and your family healthy around geckos.

RT @SecKennedy: This week, I announced Operation Stork Speed to expand options for safe, reliable, and nutritious infant formula for Americ….

Colorectal cancer can be prevented by staying up to date with your screenings. If you’re 45 or older, regular screening is your best protection. #ColorectalCancerAwarenessMonth

RT @CDCMMWR: Survey data from Eswatini showed that girls with disabilities were twice as likely to experience physical, sexual, & emotional….

RT @CDCMMWR: CDC helps clinicians diagnose & link patients to treatment for rare parasitic infections. Learn how a medical team saved a U.S….

Concussion safety starts with you! Complete the HEADS UP to Schools: Online Concussion Training for School Professionals: .#BrainInjuryAwarenessMonth

Health departments: An ongoing dengue epidemic in Puerto Rico is part of an ongoing global wave of dengue that has lasted more than a year. Find out more about CDC’s recommendations for case investigations and testing for dengue.

Colorectal cancer is a leading cause of cancer death in the US, but you can help prevent it through regular screening, starting at 45. #ColorectalCancerAwarenessMonth