CDC Social Media Tools Guidelines and Best Practices

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This tool is a link to a Social Media at CDC website. The site contains CDC guidelines on the use of social media that may serve as useful models for state and local agencies. The guidelines contain information on developing and implementing social media tools including lessons learned and best practices. Guidelines and best practices are available for the following tools: Button and Badge Health-e-Cards Micro-blogging (Twitter) Motion Graphics Online Viral Video Text Message Virtual World

Program: Public Health Preparedness

Submitted Date: Oct 12, 2016 | Modified Date: Sep 30, 2025

Primary Toolkit: Communications Toolkit | Secondary Toolkit: Communications Toolkit

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Institution Type: Federal,

Keywords: Communications, Emergency Response, Medical Countermeasures

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