Micro-blogs (Twitter)
Overview
Micro-blogging is a form of blogging that allows users to send brief text updates to a Web site that aggregates these messages for viewing by friends or the public. These messages can be submitted by a variety of means, including text messages, mobile Web sites, audio formats, or the Web site hosting the micro-blog. While several micro-blogging sites exist, CDC currently participates only in Twitter.
Twitter is an online micro-blogging and social networking Web site that is used to provide information, commentary and descriptions of events and highlight certain audio or video content. Twitter users send updates, or "tweets," that are 140 characters or less in length. Individual users can "follow" another users' updates.
Micro-blogs at CDC
CDC encourages the strategic use of Twitter to effectively and inexpensively reach individuals and partners with timely health and safety information.
Follow updates from CDC on Twitter
CDC's Twitter profile for social media updates
For health professionals interested in staying up-to-date with CDC's social media activities
CDC's Twitter profile for emergency information
Emergency preparedness and response information from CDC and partner agencies.
CDC's Twitter profile for flu updates
Updated information related to novel H1N1 flu, seasonal flu, and general influenza information.
Social Media Campaigns Using Micro-blogs
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