CDC Social Media Tools
Why Social Media?
CDC uses social media to provide users with access to credible, science-based health information when, where, and how you want it. A variety of social media tools are used to reinforce and personalize messages, reach new audiences, and build a communication infrastructure based on open information exchange.
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Facebook is a popular free social networking website that allows registered users to create profiles, upload photos and video, send messages and keep in touch with friends, family and colleagues.
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Twitter is an online micro-blogging and social networking Web site that is used to provide information, commentary and descriptions of events and highlight certain content.
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LinkedIn is a professional network to connect with public health professionals and partners.
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Instagram is a fun and quirky way to share your life with friends through a series of pictures.
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Blogs
Read a CDC blog on a topic ranging from occupational health to HIV prevention and control.
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Stay informed on the go with health and safety information designed for your mobile device.
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Partners can use CDC’s content syndication technology to display fresh web content on the partner’s web pages.
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Online Video
Watch one of CDC’s online videos to engage with CDC content in a fun, visual and interactive way.
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Email Updates
Get email updates when CDC refreshes the content on CDC.gov web pages.
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Podcasts
CDC produces podcasts to provide health information in a portable format.
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Image Sharing
Share public health images provided on one of CDC’s photo sharing spaces.
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Widgets
Add a CDC widget to your Web page or blog to stay informed with up-to-date, credible health and safety content.
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Stay updated by subscribing to one of many RSS feeds.