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    Apr 19

    As of today, all people age 16 and up are eligible for a vaccine. We have real-world data that the COVID-19 vaccines WORK. One of the most important things we all can do to protect our loved ones—and to get back to the things we love—is to get vaccinated.

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  2. 12 hours ago

    . findings are encouraging news for the 2/3rds of people aged 65+ who are already fully vaccinated. vaccines are highly effective & these real-world findings confirm the benefits seen in clinical trials, preventing hospitalizations among those most vulnerable.

    New has good news: mRNA COVID-19 vaccines (Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna) reduced the risk of -related hospitalization by 94% among fully vaccinated people 65+. CDC recommends getting a COVID-19 vaccine to prevent severe COVID-19 illness: .
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  3. 12 hours ago

    A breath of fresh air for those who are fully vaccinated: it's safe to take off your mask in outdoor settings. For details about how you can participate in your favorite activities (masked or unmasked) visit . Go get a vaccine!

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  4. 14 hours ago

    Gender equality will bring us closer to a world without polio, better access to vaccines & opportunities for all women & children. CDC is working to empower women at all levels in the polio program to .

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  5. 15 hours ago

    As a mother, I encourage you to make sure your child is up-to-date on routine vaccinations. We know that too many children fell behind on routine vaccinations b/c of . Getting them caught up is one of the best ways we can protect them.

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  6. 17 hours ago

    When fully vaccinated against , you can begin to enjoy many activities more safely. Most outdoor activities for vaccinated ppl are safe if unmasked. The more ppl who are vaccinated, the more steps we can take toward spending time with those we love, doing things we enjoy.

    If you are fully vaccinated against , you can start doing many things that you had stopped doing because of the pandemic. If you haven’t been vaccinated yet, get a vaccine as soon as you can. See full details:
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  7. Apr 27

    More & more Americans are rolling up their sleeves, getting vaccinated & are likely contributing to the promising decreases we are seeing in cases, hospitalizations, & deaths. Your continued effort to get vaccinated will help us get back to regular activities.

    vaccines play a key role in ending the pandemic and helping us get back to normalcy. Millions of people in the U.S. who are fully vaccinated can safely enjoy time together indoors without wearing masks. Learn more: .
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  8. Retweeted
    Apr 27

    A new reaffirms the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommended use of the Johnson & Johnson Vaccine. ACIP determined that the vaccine’s known and potential benefits outweigh its known and potential risks. More: .

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  9. Retweeted
    Apr 26

    Be sure to listen to my conversation with Dr. Rochelle Walensky at where we talk about meeting tomorrow’s public health challenges. Register:

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  10. Apr 27

    Safely navigating pregnancy during a pandemic can be challenging, but the choice to get the vaccine can increasingly be informed by science and data. A vaccine can protect pregnant people from developing severe COVID-19 and other pregnancy-related consequences.

    If you're currently pregnant, breastfeeding or thinking about getting pregnant soon, it's natural to have questions about the COVID-19 vaccine. Here, Rochelle Walensky answers all of your questions.
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  11. Apr 26

    Love this! , you took the words right from me. Getting the vaccine is the first step towards getting back to seeing our friends & family. I’m so glad to hear , , , & spreading the word to .

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    . calls on some friends to spread the word about COVID-19 vaccines. Join , , , , and .
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  12. Apr 26

    I love that our CDC Museum offers a teen newsletter featuring a different public health topic each month! You can sign up here to receive the CDC Museum Public Health Academy Teen Newsletter & learn how to participate in live Zooms:

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  13. Apr 26

    This is our first peek into what we have learned about vaccines and pregnancy. The results are reassuring & add to growing evidence confirming that pregnant people develop a robust immune response to vaccination without, so far, seeing adverse effects to mom or baby.

    Preliminary data from “v-safe after vaccination health checker” surveillance system, the v-safe pregnancy registry, and the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System did not show any obvious safety signals among pregnant persons who received mRNA vaccines.
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  14. Apr 23

    Our vaccine safety systems are working. As we always do, we will continue to watch all signals closely as more Americans are vaccinated. I continue to be encouraged by the growing body of real-world evidence that the authorized vaccines are safe and effective.

    CDC and lift recommended pause on Johnson & Johnson (Janssen) vaccine use following thorough safety review. See full statement:
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  15. Apr 23

    Vaccination AND testing are critical to limiting the spread of COVID-19. If you have symptoms or have been exposed to someone w/ , you can get tested for free nationwide. To find a testing site, visit your health dept website or webpage:

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    Apr 22

    When fully vaccinated (2 weeks after 2nd vaccine in 2-dose series/2 weeks after single-dose vaccine) you can do some social activities, like visiting with other fully-vaccinated people. What a wonderful feeling this is! Still rec following guidance

    Replying to @WHCOVIDResponse @Surgeon_General and 3 others
    Can I have a bbq with close family after getting both shots?
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  17. Retweeted
    Apr 22

    Small outdoor gatherings are generally safe as long as some precautions are followed. Since not everyone is fully vaccinated, you should still take steps to protect yourself and others, like wearing a mask if you cannot maintain distance. -AF

    10 people (fully vaccinated) + 3 people (1 dose) for 88th b'day. outside&masked. in Michigan hotspot. Would Dr. Fauci attend?
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    Apr 22

    It's an important question, Cathy. The good news is that the evidence we have today shows no safety concerns when it comes to fertility and the vaccines. /1

    Replying to @drsanjaygupta @ASlavitt @WHCOVIDResponse
    I work with a young woman who won't get vaccinated (and she says she knows a lot of young women, including nurses) because she heard her fertility could be impacted. True? Or Unknown?
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  19. Retweeted
    Apr 22

    This person should wait until they have recovered from illness (if sick) and have met the criteria for discontinuing isolation to receive the 2nd shot. -AF

    Replying to @WHCOVIDResponse @Surgeon_General and 3 others
    If a person who has COVID and has had their first (Pfizer) vaccine, can they keep their scheduled appointment for the second dose, which will be eight days post-isolation?
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  20. Apr 22

    See our helpful page on protecting yourself while using public transportation:

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  21. Apr 22

    Congratulations on being fully vaccinated! You should always wear a mask over your nose & mouth when in public settings, incl. public transportation. Until we get a large enough percentage of the population vaccinated, it would be difficult to say when we can stop wearing a mask.

    Replying to @WHCOVIDResponse @WhiteHouse and 4 others
    Sure. I'm vaccinated with BOTH shots. Is travel on public transit safe with a mask? Also how long do we need to mask?
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