Get Vaccinated to #FightFlu The best step you can take to prevent influenza (flu) and its potentially serious complications is getting a yearly flu vaccine.

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Take a Bite Out of Rabies! September 28 is World Rabies Day. Established in 2007, it aims to raise awareness about rabies and help the world come together to fight this dreadful, neglected disease. The theme for 2019 is ‘Rabies: Vaccinate to Eliminate,’ focusing on vaccination as a cornerstone of rabies prevention and control efforts. Read More >

Gay Men's HIV Awareness September 27 is National Gay Men’s HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NGMHAAD). This year’s theme, The Conversation About HIV Is Changing: Talk Undetectable. Talk PrEP., reminds us that advances in science have given us powerful tools that can help end new HIV infections in the United States. Read More >

Parents & Healthy Schools Parents have a powerful role in supporting children’s health and learning. Use CDC’s resources to get them involved in creating a healthier school! Read More >

Study Abroad Planning to spend a semester or explore a gap year abroad, but don’t know how to start preparing for your trip? Use this guide from to help you get ready for safe and healthy travel. Read More >

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Ebola Outbreak Responder Stories

Watching DRC's Border Stopping the spread of the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) means keeping a close eye on the borders. Travelers leaving the country are getting closer scrutiny because of the year-old epidemic. So are people traveling within the country and coming to unaffected cities from areas where the disease has taken hold. Read More >