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- Salmonella Investigation Update Thursday, September 24, 2020
- Administration Announces $200 million from CDC to Jurisdictions for COVID-19 Vaccine Preparedness Wednesday, September 23, 2020
- New CDC data finds adult obesity is increasing Thursday, September 17, 2020
- CDC Releases Indicators for Dynamic School Decision-Making Tuesday, September 15, 2020
- CDC awards $7 million for pilot project to reduce chronic disease by advancing health equity Friday, September 11, 2020
- Federal Government Adjusts COVID-19 Entry Strategy for International Air Passengers Wednesday, September 9, 2020
- Youth e-cigarette use is down, but 3.6 million still use e-cigarettes Wednesday, September 9, 2020
- Investigation Update On Peaches Thursday, August 27, 2020
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Coronavirus Disease 2019
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Steps to Prevent Illness
The best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to COVID-19.
What to Do if You are Sick
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Protect yourself and your community from getting and spreading COVID-19.
People at Increased Risk
People at any age with certain underlying medical conditions are at increased risk for severe illness from COVID-19.
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