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  1. 12 hours ago

    March 23, 2021 marks the 11th anniversary of the Affordable Care Act. The law protects Americans with pre-existing conditions and ensures that certain recommended preventive serves are covered at no cost.

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  2. 15 hours ago

    Get the most up-to-date information on epidemiology, prevention, and treatment. Join on Tuesday, March 23 at 7PM ET for a Facebook Live with top government officials and minority health professionals: .

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  3. 16 hours ago

    Reminder: If you live in the U.S., the federal government is providing all vaccines to you for FREE, regardless of your immigration or health insurance status. Learn more on ’s FAQ page: .

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    18 hours ago

    : wants to help you prevent chronic kidney disease. One tip they suggest is to ask the right ❓. Here are some key questions to ask providers that can help you get answers for better :

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    Mar 20

    🌼 It’s allergy season. & seasonal allergies share some symptoms, but not others. Use this chart to compare the symptoms of COVID-19 & seasonal allergies so you can tell the difference. If you’re sick, you may need a COVID-19 test. More: .

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    Mar 21

    A close contact is anyone who has been within 6 feet (about 2 arm lengths) of someone with for a total of 15 minutes or more over a 24-hour period. Learn more about contact tracing: .

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  7. 18 hours ago

    If a child with or a chronic gets , monoclonal antibody therapeutics can help him or her fight the virus and stay out of the hospital. Learn more: .

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  8. 19 hours ago

    🆕The Stewardship & Access Plan Development Guide, developed by in partnership with , provides the first comprehensive guide for medical countermeasure developers on enhancing antibiotic stewardship & developing innovative products.

    A new Stewardship & Access Plan Development Guide, developed by in partnership with , can help product developers strategize to facilitate faster & broader access to innovative antibacterials while fostering stewardship.
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    Mar 21

    CDC is teaming up with to protect against . NFL Alumni Health member & former linebacker Harry Carson knows it’s an all-teams effort! Vaccination, wearing a mask, & staying 6 feet from others can get us all back in the game. More: .

    NFL Alumni – Harry Carson
    Harry Carson, NFL Alumni Health member and former linebacker, talks about the importance of getting a COVID-19 vaccine.
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    23 hours ago

    Have you been vaccinated for ? You are considered fully vaccinated: ✔️ 2 weeks after the second dose in a 2-dose series, like Pfizer or Moderna vaccines ✔️ 2 weeks after a single-dose vaccine, like Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen vaccine More:

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  11. 22 hours ago

    are a great place to find fresh ingredients 🍎🌽🥑. You can learn healthy and nutritious recipes with ideas from the : .

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  12. Mar 21

    More than 90% of poisonings happen at home. Contact Poison Control right away if you suspect a poisoning. Help is available at 1-800-222-1222.

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    Mar 16

    March is Women’s History month and last week, we celebrated International Women’s Day! In honor of all women we highlight this series that shares the experiences of several women who have held different positions at :

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    Mar 18

    Antibiotic-resistant germs cause 2.8+ million infections each year, and 35,000+ people die as result. CDC works across healthcare, the community, and the environment to protect people and animals from .

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  15. Mar 20

    From healthy eating to hydration, from sleep to exercise–use these six tips to have a healthy spring: .

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    Mar 19

    Como secretario del Departamento de Salud y Servicios Humanos, me comprometo con ustedes que cuando me levante en la mañana lucharé para asegurarme de que tengan salud y esperanza todos los días.

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    Mar 19

    As Secretary of Health and Human Services, I commit to you that when I get up in the morning, I am fighting to make sure you have health and hope each and every day.

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  18. Mar 19

    Register for the Access2Success Listening Lab event, "Building Partnerships with NIH," on 3/31. This aims to help empower small businesses and their growth efforts, with a panel sharing information and resources needed to do business with . Register: .

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  19. Mar 19

    If you're diabetic and have tested positive for , talk to your healthcare provider about monoclonal antibody therapies. These treatments may keep you out of the hospital. Learn more: .

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  20. Mar 19

    Damos la bienvenida al al Departamento de Salud y Servicios Humanos, y estamos atentos a su liderazgo mientras continuamos nuestra misión de mejorar la salud y el bienestar de todos los estadounidenses.

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