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Updated COVID-19 Guidance for Preventing Severe Illness

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Discard food that may have been exposed to #flood water, perishable foods that have not been properly refrigerated, and those with an unusual odor, color, or texture. When in doubt, throw it out! Learn more: bit.ly/3x9jIOd. #DallasFlooding #TXWX

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FDA and CDC have announced an alternative approach to administer JYNNEOS #monkeypox vaccine intradermally. This allows administration of up to five doses from a single vial. Learn more about intradermal vaccination: bit.ly/3Pdndew

Illustrated vaccine vial next to text that says, JYNNEOS Vaccine. CDC and FDA announced a new approach to administer the JYNNEOS vaccine intradermally. Intradermal vaccination given into the skin tissue generates a robust immune response using a smaller amount of vaccine. This approach allows administration of up to five doses from a single vaccine vial, helping more people get vaccinated with the same supply.

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Have you talked to your loved one about getting a #COVID19 booster shot? Watch CDC’s video for people with #IntellectualDisabilities to help you start the conversation. bit.ly/3fKbNAr

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Add #COVID19 vaccines to your child’s back-to-school checklist to help prevent severe illness. If you have questions about the vaccines, talk to their healthcare provider. Learn more about COVID-19 vaccines for children ages 6 months and older: bit.ly/3dma3yC.

A girl at school writing and smiling with text overlaid that says, get ready for school with COVID-19 vaccines.

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#Mosquitoes aren’t just gross to look at, they can spread germs that make you sick. Use insect repellent and dump standing water around your home to keep these pests away. bit.ly/3AAJaAx #FightTheBite

Photo of a pile of 1 million dead mosquitoes. Text says, What does 1 million dead mosquitoes look like? Hashtag Fight the Bite.

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The increasing rate of people experiencing homelessness and the #COVID19 pandemic are dual #PublicHealth crises. Read in #PublicHealthReports about CDC and

@mnhealth

’s work to address COVID-19 among those experiencing housing insecurity: bit.ly/3xwJ3UM.

Text reads, Public Health Reports. Official Journal of the Office of the U.S. Surgeon General and the U.S. Public Health Service.

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#Monkeypox can cause a rash that may look like pimples or blisters, sometimes with respiratory symptoms. Learn what to do if you have a new or unexplained rash or other symptoms: bit.ly/3Gt4SaT

Visual Examples of Monkeypox Rash

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In an online survey of gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men conducted during August 5-15, 2022, respondents reported changing their behavior because of the #monkeypox outbreak. For more data on the 2022 U.S. monkeypox outbreak, visit bit.ly/3t3dCiy

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Do you have a disaster plan for your family in the event of a #hurricane or severe #storm? Make a plan before the storm: bit.ly/3cJPrjJ.

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With children preparing to return to in-person learning, healthcare providers can communicate with families to add routine childhood and COVID-19 vaccinations to their back-to-school checklist. Learn more: bit.ly/31qOSSW.

Smiling mother making lunch for her two children with a text overlay that reads, “Help us protect children by doing what you can to get kids caught up on recommended vaccines.”

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DYK? You shouldn’t wash your chicken before you cook it. During washing, chicken juices can spread in the kitchen and contaminate other foods, utensils, and countertops. Learn more: bit.ly/3kKucAe.

Image of washing chicken with a red X over it.

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#Handwashing is one of the most important things you can do to prevent #FoodPoisoning. Wash your hands often when you cook to prevent the spread of germs. 💦🧼 Learn more: bit.ly/3fWwA2z.

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Did you know there are two vaccines that can protect from monkeypox? Here are some facts about the vaccines used to prevent monkeypox infection. bit.ly/3AftSRE

What you need to know about the vaccines used for monkeypox

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We are pleased to announce two 2022 winners of the Racial and Ethnic Approaches to Community Health (REACH) Lark Galloway-Gilliam Award: Thamara Labrousse and Healthy Savannah! #REACH4Health bit.ly/3PSPOXD

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On National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day, learn how you can reverse #overdoses, help a loved one with addiction, and save lives on CDC’s #StopOverdose website: go.usa.gov/xSHN8.

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#Teachers: Are you planning on having a #ClassPet this year? Some pets aren’t suitable for settings with children under 5. Check out our resources for picking the right class pet & keeping kids safe around animals: bit.ly/Classpets.

A woman sitting in a chair using a laptop with her cat. Text reads: free print resources on staying healthy around animals. www.cdc.gov/healthypets

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Simple steps can protect you and your family from mosquito bites. Wear insect repellent when outside to prevent mosquito bites. Learn more about preventing mosquito bites: bit.ly/3NYu0cj. #WorldMosquitoDay

Illustration of a mosquito with text “World Mosquito Day” and “Mosquitoes cause more death and disease than any other animal on the planet.”

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Call dr. if you have severe E. coli symptoms: Diarrhea & a fever higher than 102˚F Diarrhea for more than 3 days Bloody diarrhea So much vomiting that you can’t keep liquids down Signs of dehydration, such as not peeing much, dry mouth & throat, or feeling dizzy when standing up

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E. COLI OUTBREAK UPDATE: Investigators are working to confirm source. Many sick people ate sandwiches with romaine lettuce at Wendy’s restaurants in OH, MI, & PA. Wendy’s has removed romaine used in sandwiches from locations in the region. bit.ly/3Ptzmwb

E. coli germ. Text says, E. coli outbreak. Call your healthcare provider if you have any of these severe E. coli symptoms: Diarrhea and a fever higher than 102°F; diarrhea for more than 3 days that is not improving; bloody diarrhea; so much vomiting that you cannot keep liquids down; signs of dehydration, such as: not peeing much, dry mouth and throat, or feeling dizzy when standing up.
CDC and partners are working to confirm the source of this outbreak. Cdc.gov/foodsafety/outbreaks

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School and childcare administrators and staff: Get answers to some of your #monkeypox questions with this helpful list of frequently asked questions for K-12 schools and childcare programs. Learn more: bit.ly/3pyPbay.

Text says, Frequently asked questions for K-12 schools and childcare programs

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It’s back to school time again, and CDC has updated its school guidance. To find out how to help keep kids, teachers, and staff safe from #COVID19, see this week’s COVID Data Tracker Weekly Review: bit.ly/CDTweeklyreview.

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As of 8/18, nearly 78% of US population is in a location w/ a medium or high #COVID19 Community Level. If you live in a medium or high community level, consider taking steps to protect yourself & others, like masking. Find your COVID-19 Community Level: bit.ly/36RiqiR

A map of the U.S. shows COVID-19 community levels as of August 18. 25% of counties are in a low community level, 41.1% are in a medium level, and 33.9% are in a high level. 22.4% of the population lives in a low community level, 44.2% lives in a medium level, and 33.5% lives in a high level. Text says nearly 78% of the U.S. population lives in medium or high COVID-19 Community Level. Source is the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Image is branded with the CDC and HHS logos.

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#CDC recommends children 6 months and older get vaccinated against #COVID19. Here are 5 reasons to get your child vaccinated. Learn more about the COVID-19 vaccine for children: bit.ly/3CJme0v. #SleeveUp

5 Reasons You Should Vaccinate Your Child Against COVID-19

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Over 21,000 cases of coccidioidomycosis, histoplasmosis, and blastomycosis were reported in the US in 2019. These fungal diseases cause severe illness and may be more likely to affect men and people in some racial or ethnic groups. Learn more: bit.ly/ss7107a1.

Map of the United States with color-coded, shaded areas representing regions affected by coccidioidomycosis, histoplasmosis, and blastomycosis. Instances of coccidioidomycosis occurred in southwestern parts of the United States and some western parts in Oregon and Washington, histoplasmosis occurred in central parts of the United states and in Florida, Maryland, and Delaware. Blastomycosis occurred in most states in the eastern half of the United States. The graphic reads, “Health care providers: Consider these fungal diseases in patients with community-acquired pneumonia not responding to antibiotics. More than 21,000 cases reported each year. Rates of hospitalizations and deaths are high.”

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For information on how to clean surfaces and laundry that have come in contact with the rash or infectious body fluids of a person with monkeypox, see:

Learn more about monkeypox in the United States.

Monkeypox in the U.S.

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In a household with 2 monkeypox patients who had been isolating at home for nearly 3 weeks and reported doing routine household cleaning, no objects or surfaces sampled in the household had live virus present, a new

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finds: bit.ly/MMWR7134e1.

Person washing their hands in the background with text that says “New MMWR on surface contamination in a household of monkeypox patients; Read the latest reports to stay informed”.

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SALMONELLA OUTBREAK: 884 people sick in 48 states and DC from contact with backyard poultry. If you use eggs from your flock, collect eggs often, throw away cracked eggs, and keep eggs refrigerated. More tips on how to stay healthy around your flock: bit.ly/3xyZvEc

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For most people who have been exposed to #monkeypox, the risks from getting monkeypox are greater than the risks from the vaccines. Learn more about monkeypox and the vaccines used to prevent infection: bit.ly/3C5hh4q.

Vaccine Risks vs. Monkeypox Risks

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Have questions on #monkeypox vaccines? Get the answers you need from

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Monkeypox Response Deputy Coordinator Dr. Demetre Daskalakis, and find out more from

: bit.ly/3ptcpPb.

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Each year ATSDR brings together ALS patients, advocates, and experts at the National ALS Registry Annual Meeting. The meeting will be held virtually on August 29th and 30th. Register at: bit.ly/3zrpRYA.

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FACT SHEET: White House Announces New Actions to Combat Monkeypox Outbreak - The White House

Healthcare providers: The

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Q&A on routine and pediatric #COVID19 vaccination is now live. This resource can help you communicate with families and caregivers. wb.md/3poJ3BD

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Today, the Biden-Harris Administration announced steps to accelerate its monkeypox response – building on existing actions to make tests, vaccines, and treatments available and our ongoing engagement with communities at high risk of contracting the virus.

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Today, the White House National Monkeypox Response team announced a series of actions the Biden-Harris Administration is taking to further accelerate its

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Third doses of #COVID19 vaccine are safe for children ages 5 years & older, new

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finds. Among children who got their first booster dose, reports of serious adverse events were rare. Learn more: bit.ly/mm7133a3.

Image of vaccine vials with text describing a new MMWR report on evaluation of COVID-19 vaccine safety.

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study of California workers shows those w/ public transit jobs were at higher risk for #COVID19 workplace outbreaks & deaths. COVID-19 prevention strategies, incl. vaccination, can help protect people at increased risk for workplace exposures. bit.ly/mm7133a4

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Social factors such as poverty, ethnicity, and pre-existing health conditions can change how environmental burden affects people’s health. Learn more about the Environmental Justice Index (EJI) bit.ly/3QCbyaC. #PlaceAndHealth

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5 Things to Know About the New 4-Month TB Treatment Regimen

Learn how CDC can help you prepare for hurricane season and severe weather. CDC offers resources in 23 different languages, including ASL. Download the educational materials by language here: bit.ly/3PULOFR

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HCPs: Check out

’s NEW 5 Things to Know About the 4-month #TB Treatment Regimen article:

medscape.com

The CDC recommends this treatment option only for certain patient groups.

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#DYK? People with #monkeypox may experience all or only a few symptoms. Monkeypox illness typically lasts 2-4 weeks. If you have a new or unexplained rash or other symptoms, contact a healthcare provider to get checked out. bit.ly/3Gt4SaT.