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Skin Cancer Awareness

Skin Cancer Awareness

To lower your risk, protect your skin from the sun and avoid indoor tanning. Read more sun safety tips.

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Hand, Foot & Mouth Disease

HFMD spreads easily. Wash your hands often and practice good hygiene to reduce risk of infection.

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Healthy and Safe Swimming

Before you jump in the water this summer, learn tips to prevent illness and swim safe.

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Food Safety at Fairs & Festivals

Planning to go to a carnival? Learn how to avoid foodborne illness while enjoying these summer events.

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Meet Kiersten

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

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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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