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Zika virus is spread to people through mosquito bites

Zika Virus
Get current information on Zika virus and the Zika virus outbreak.

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Prevent the Common Cold
Protect yourself and others by washing hands often and staying home when sick.

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Winter Weather
Take these steps now to prepare yourself, home and car for winter emergencies.

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Prevent Exposure to Lead
Parents, learn how you can help prevent your child's exposure to lead.

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More than 3 million US women at risk for alcohol-exposed pregnancy
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Continued increase in birth defect of abdominal wall
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First-of-its-Kind PSA Campaign Targets the 86 Million American Adults with Prediabetes
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Powerful new ads mark the 5th year of the successful “Tips From Former Smokers” campaign

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Waterborne Outbreak Response Resources

Waterborne Outbreak Response Resources

Waterborne Outbreak Response Resources

Health departments can request epidemiologic assistance, water quality assessment, and laboratory testing from CDC during waterborne disease outbreaks.

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Page last reviewed: January 28, 2016
Page last updated: January 28, 2016

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