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.
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.
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.
LinkedIn is a professional network to connect with public health professionals and partners.
Instagram is a fun and quirky way to share your life with friends through a series of pictures.
chat icon Blogs
Read a CDC blog on a topic ranging from occupational health to HIV prevention and control.
device icon Mobile
Stay informed on the go with health and safety information designed for your mobile device.
rss icon Public Health Media Library
Use CDC’s content syndication technology to
display fresh web content on partner web pages.
video icon Online Video
Watch one of CDC’s online videos to engage with CDC content in a fun, visual and interactive way.
email icon Email Updates
Subscribe to CDC News & Updates for new information.
audio icon Podcasts
CDC produces podcasts to provide health information in a portable format.
photo icon Image Sharing
Public health images provided on one of CDC’s photo sharing spaces.
tools icon Widgets
Add a CDC widget to your website with up-to-date content.
rss icon RSS
Subscribe to one of many CDC RSS feeds.