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Stop Ticks

When enjoying the outdoors, take these steps before and after you go to prevent tick bites.

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Lightning Safety

When thunder roars, go indoors! Protect yourself and loved ones from lightning during a thunderstorm.

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Oysters and Vibriosis

Eating raw oysters and undercooked shellfish may cause illness. Follow these tips to prevent sickness.

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Safe Medicine Use

Learn how to keep children safe by practicing safe dosing and storage of medicine.

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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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