Uh oh! 🚨 Disaster has struck. Are you & your pet prepared?

Things to include in a pet emergency kit:
✅ Food & water
✅ Medications
✅ Leashes/harnesses
✅ Pet carrier
✅ Your contact information

Read full list: bit.ly/petplans

#NationalAnimalDisasterPreparednessDay

We thank Dr. Ige, Commissioner of CDPH | Chicago Department of Public Health, for opening up the second day of the CDC's Project Firstline and NACCHO #NACCHOIPCSummit . Together we are working to stop the spread of #HAIs .

#SchoolNurses play an essential role in keeping children healthy & ready to learn.
Discover how CDC partners with #NASN to educate school nurses about #MECFS , keep kids in school, & refer families to resources: bit.ly/4av6wqo

#SchoolNurseDay #MECFS Awareness

Thanks to CDC Emerging Infections for posting in support of MEAction GA’s award presentations tonight.
Watch the event on YouTube: youtube.com/watch?v=UvaBos…

#TeachMETreatME #MECFS

Cuddling with your pups or taking them on a walk can be great ways to relieve stress. Even a 10–15-minute break can do wonders.

Make today the day you take 10-15 minutes to do something to care for yourself: bit.ly/3UFoEcq

#HowRightNow #PuppyCam

Happy #SchoolNurses Day! We want to thank these unsung heroes for the role they play in fighting #AntimicrobialResistance by helping stop the spread of germs & helping students protect themselves. Find out how we can all combat AR: bit.ly/3LvFnJz

CDC is updating its rules for bringing dogs into the U.S. These rules keep your family and pets safe.

Learn about the new requirements effective on August 1: bit.ly/2rww2bq

CDC supports ME/CFS Awareness Week and #MEAction Georgia as it presents ME/CFS Service Awards to author and producer Ryan Prior and Emory’s Tiffany Walker. Read more about #MECFS today! bit.ly/3VNzhdx #MECFS Awareness #MillionsMissing

It’s #ANANursesWeek ! CDC recognizes nurses for playing an important role in improving antibiotic use and fighting #AntimicrobialResistance . Earn #CE with this free online training course: bit.ly/3WoGmS9 #BeAntibioticsAware #NursesMakeTheDifference

Love your pet? See your vet! Make regular veterinary visits to keep them healthy and prevent #infectiousdiseases . 🐈

Find out more: bit.ly/3bh1Mv

#PetWeek

In partnership with APHL and CSTE, the Office of CDC Advanced Molecular Detection hosted AMD Academy 2024.

31 scientists from 23 states connected in joint sessions to improve collaboration between microbiologists and epidemiologists as they learned techniques for better data integration.

Our pets deserve the best food. 🦴 But sometimes, pet food and treats can be contaminated with germs. To keep your pet healthy, stay up-to-date on food recalls and outbreaks: bit.ly/3Sel5pz 

#PetWeek

In recognition of the millions of people with #MECFS , members of #MEAction Georgia joined CDC to Light Up the CDC Roybal Campus Visitor Center in blue for #MECFS AwarenessDay.

#MillionsMissing #InvisibleIllness

It's National Pet Week, and we are inviting pet owners and pet lovers across the nation to join in the celebration of the unique bond between pets and their humans by embracing responsible pet ownership. bit.ly/3yhYEKE

This #ANANursesWeek , CDC highlights resources for #nurses to educate patients and colleagues on improving antibiotic use.

Thank you for all that you do to #BeAntibioticsAware . bit.ly/3Quf8WB #NursesMakeTheDifference

Is it Hurricane Season yet? No.
Is it #HurricanePrep arednessWeek ? YES!
Don't wait until a storm is heading your way💨. Prepare now so you don't have to scramble if a hurricane warning is issued.📢🚨

Not sure what to do? Click here for #HurricanePrep tips: epa.gov/natural-disast…

Meet Woody Williams, a former teacher and military veteran now safeguarding drinking water at El Paso Water. His story highlights the diverse paths to rewarding water careers. Celebrate essential workers this #DrinkingWaterWeek !

This year marks 50 years of the Safe Drinking Water Act. For half a century, this law has safeguarded our drinking water. Learn more about its role in protecting public health during #DrinkingWaterWeek : news.awwa.org/3UtU57K #SDWA50

AWWA staff kicked off #DrinkingWaterWeek in action! We teamed up with Denver Water for a water-wise gardening project, supporting their Landscape Transformation Program.

It’s World #HandHygiene Day!

Today we’re sharing our knowledge about why hand hygiene is so important in health care and how you can play your part.

SAVE LIVES: Clean Your Hands! 💧🧼