New from CDC! Guide on Writing for Social Media
CDC's Guide to Writing for Social Media 
[PDF - 1.6MB] is now available.
The Enhanced and improved second edition of the Health Communicator's Social Media Toolkit [PDF - 2.42MB] now available.
Social Media Tools, Guidelines & Best Practices
Refer to these guidelines for information on clearance and security requirements, best practices and lessons learned in planning social media activities at CDC.
Database of national public health campaigns
NACCHO'S Communications Toolkit contains marketing and branding resources to help local health departments (LHDs) effectively communicate the value of local governmental public health, promote health and wellness, and build relationships with the media, policymakers, and the general public. It also features tips on how LHDs can use popular social media tools, such as Facebook and Twitter, to reach their communities.
National Prevention Information Network (NPIN)
Social Media for Public Health - Webcast Recordings
In the Know: Social Media for Public Health is a series of six webcasts, each focusing on a different social media channel and providing basic information, tips, and hints for how to use them to meet your needs.
Getting Started
Once decision-makers reach agreement on the reason for developing a communications plan, it’s time to create the communications plan. The work plan should address these seven essential plan elements: