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Wash Your Hands

Learn how and when to wash your hands to protect yourself and others from getting sick.

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E. coli & Food Safety

Most E. coli are harmless but some may cause illness. Learn how to help lower your chances of infection.

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Stay Safe in a Tornado

To stay safe during a tornado, have a plan, an emergency kit, and know the best places to shelter.

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Healthy Schools

Check out CDC’s Body and Mind website for kids, it includes an original web comic series.

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I Am CDC – Meet Anu

Meet people who work 24/7 to defend America from health threats. Check out the newest “I am CDC” video.

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CDC in Action

CDC Works for You 24/7

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Fellowships & Internships

CDC has many diverse fellowship, internship, and learning opportunities for students and professionals. Learn more.

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Page last updated: April 26, 2017
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David J. Sencer CDC Museum

David J. Sencer CDC Museum

Ever wonder how CDC scientists merge old-fashioned detective work with high-tech science to crack the cases of mystery diseases? Get the Story! Visit the David J. Sencer CDC Museum at CDC Headquarters. The museum is free and open to the public so we would like to see you soon.

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