Features from this week: Food Safety, Measles, Lab Heroes, and more

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Title: Features from this week: Food Safety, Measles, Lab Heroes, and more

Hot topics and Features from CDC this week.

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April 26, 2019

Topics of interest from CDC this week:

Food Delivery Safety

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Disease of the Week

Features This Week:

Celebrate Lab Heroes

There are heroes among us disguised in lab coats. Join CDC in celebrating Lab Week by spreading the word about the importance of laboratory professionals.

National DNA Day

National DNA Day is the perfect time to share what you know about DNA and learn more. Visit the National DNA Day website to find resources for teachers, students, and anyone else who wants to improve their understanding of DNA, genetics, and genomics.

Preventing Overdose

Learn about emerging trends and strategies to prevent opioid overdose.

Meningococcal Vaccines

Teens and young adults are at increased risk for meningococcal disease. Meningococcal disease is a very serious illness where death can occur in as little as a few hours. Talk with your teen's clinician about meningococcal vaccination to help protect your child's health.

Prevent Mosquito Bites

The most effective way to avoid getting sick from viruses spread by mosquitoes when at home and during travel is to prevent mosquito bites.