You’ve packed your kiddo’s lunch with care, but a paper bag just won’t fare. Here’s everything you need to know to pack a school lunch that’s safe to go! 👇 #BackToSchoolPrepDay

It’s rare, but #H5N1 #birdflu can infect people. If you work with poultry, dairy cows, wild animals, or with raw, unpasteurized cow’s milk, and start to feel sick, seek medical care. Learn how to reduce your risk at cdc.gov/birdflu

A few weeks after a hurricane or increased rainfall, you can begin to see and feel more mosquitoes in an area. Some mosquito bites can make you sick! Learn how to protect yourself from mosquito bites after a hurricane or flood: bit.ly/CDC_mosquito_h….

#DidYouKnow that 1 in 3 helicopter evacuations from the Grand Canyon is for people who were exposed to a bat and need rabies vaccine? Listen to CDC expert Ryan Wallace on the Sam podcast discuss bats and rabies at the Grand Canyon. bit.ly/4g3zBN6

West Nile virus remains the #1 cause of mosquito-borne illness today. CDC-DVBD Director Dr. Lyle Peterson talks about his WNV experience and how to stay healthy and safe this mosquito season. Learn more: bit.ly/4deh7al

Today is #NationalWildlifeDay. An important reminder is to remember that the best way to appreciate wildlife is to avoid contact and love them from a distance. Or in other words, let them stay wild!

#CSTE wishes everyone a healthy and restful Labor Day! Today, we reflect on the importance of a safe and healthy U.S. workforce. In 2022, nearly half of all #PublicHealth workers reported often feeling burned out, stressed or overworked. Learn more: bit.ly/3Qg80vR. #epi

Celebrate National Food Safety Education Month by brushing up on your #foodsafety skills. Learn ways to prevent foodborne illness with resources to help encourage you and your community to put food safety first. fda.gov/food/consumers… #NFSEM

Prepare for an emergency by storing a 3-day supply of clean water. Store at least 1 gallon of water per day for each person and consider storing more if you have pets or certain medical conditions. Learn more about creating an emergency water supply: bit.ly/3zJp8SO

It’s Labor Day & fall is around the corner! But don’t put away your insect repellent yet. It’s still warm & jack-o-lanterns don’t like the heat, but bugs that spread viruses like #dengue & #oropouche do! While outside, take steps to prevent bug bites bit.ly/4cMWW3b

It’s Labor Day & fall is around the corner! But don’t put away your insect repellent yet. It’s still warm & jack-o-lanterns don’t like the heat, but bugs that spread viruses like #dengue & #Oropouche do! While outside, take steps to prevent bug bites bit.ly/4cMWW3b

Celebrate National Food Safety Education Month by brushing up on your food safety skills. Learn ways to prevent foodborne illness with resources to help encourage you and your community to put food safety first. #NFSEM fda.gov/food/consumers…

September is National Food Safety Education Month! Keep your family healthy by following safe food handling practices — clean, separate, cook and chill — when preparing meals at home. Learn more: fightbac.org #NFSEM2024 #foodsafety

September is #FoodSafetyEducationMonth See a doctor if your symptoms include any signs of severe food poisoning.

Pneumocystis jirovecii #pneumonia is an opportunistic infection that affects HIV-infected and immunocompromised people. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, some COVID-19 patients without immunocompromise or HIV were infected with P. jirovecii. bit.ly/4dYF3yO

September is National #FoodSafetyEducationMonth, providing an opportunity to raise awareness on steps to prevent foodborne illness! IAFP extends this recognition to those who protect the world's food supply. Thank you to everyone who continues the fight to keep food safe.

Allergic reactions can interrupt vacations and activities and may require emergency medical care during your trip. If you or a family member have allergies, there are steps you can take to prepare for a safer, healthier trip. Learn more: bit.ly/3PoKH3k

At #UNGA79 High-level Meeting on #AntimicrobialResistance (AR), global leaders will discuss improving lab capacity. CDC’s AR Lab Network shows strengthening capacity can help detect threats & support rapid response to slow AR spread & protect people. bit.ly/4bc1wrk

Meet our featured "Fellow of the Month!" Keri is a first-year Public Health Laboratory Fellowship Program participant focused on bioinformatics at the GaDeptPublicHealth Public Health Laboratory. Great work, Keri! #APHLFellowship Learn more at APHL.org/fellowships

Biting midges are small flies that can spread #Oropouche virus. Many commonly used widow and door screens do not have holes small enough to prevent biting midges from getting inside. Learn more about how to prevent bites bit.ly/3ZfE21d