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    Oct 30

    If you suspect you have , are getting tested, or have tested positive, immediately isolate at home in a separate bedroom and bathroom if possible. All household members should wear a mask when in shared spaces in the house to reduce the spread of COVID-19.

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  2. Retweeted
    Oct 28

    One question we are often asked is, “What role does FDA play in making sure vaccines work and are safe?” So, we asked FDA Commissioner . Here’s what he had to say…

    Hahn on Vaccines - 10/28/2020
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  3. 11 hours ago

    Do time changes make you 🥱😴😫? Try these three tips to tackle the end of . Get more tips on sleep from the : .

    Daylight Saving 2020
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  4. 12 hours ago

    When you change your clocks back ⏰, don't forget to replace the batteries in your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors! 🔋 Get the facts from .

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  5. Oct 31

    health tip: keep your bite healthy 🧛‍♀‍. Brush your teeth with a fluoride toothpaste every day — especially after eating Halloween candy! Read more from the : .

    Halloween health tip: keep your bite healthy! Brush your teeth with a fluoride toothpaste every day — especially after Halloween candy!
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    Oct 27

    ? More than 1 in 4 women in the U.S. experience . Lack of sleep can ⬆️ the risk of . Check out these 11 tips from to improve your sleep and improve :

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  7. Oct 31

    in 1963, President John F. Kennedy signed into law the Developmental Disabilities Act, the fundamental law supporting and enhancing the lives of people with developmental disabilities and their families. Learn more from the : .

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  8. Oct 31

    Have a smart, safe, and spooky 🎃!

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  9. Retweeted
    Oct 30

    To a , minimal staffing on the weekend might look like a vulnerability worth trying to exploit. As hospitals, healthcare facilities, and public health departments continue to face attacks, remember to remain vigilant this weekend.

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    Oct 30

    It’s , and you only have one day left to join my challenge to say ! If you haven’t already gotten your , head to bit.ly36b7WrU to find a location near you!

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  11. Oct 30

    This , prevent the spread of by practicing social distancing, wearing a mask, and washing your hands.

    This Halloween weekend, it’s important to continue to be mindful of COVID-19. Social distance, wear a mask, and wash your hands. Oh, and enjoy some candy, even from home. https://bit.ly/2TBBOWO
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    Oct 30

    : It takes about two weeks after vaccination for antibodies to develop. It’s important to get a before flu starts circulating in your community for best protection. Learn more:

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  13. Oct 30

    Thank you to the 450K+ Americans who have completed the screening registry to volunteer for clinical trials. Trials are continuing to enroll, and more volunteers are needed. Complete the screening registry here:

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  14. Oct 30

    Catch up on this week’s news and announcements from across HHS.

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  15. Oct 30

    : The US Public Health Service (USPHS) Commissioned Corps is the only US uniformed service dedicated to protecting and advancing America's public health. shares five things to know about the Commissioned Corps and their response to the pandemic.

    Five Things to Know about the USPHS Commissioned Corps and COVID-19
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  16. Oct 30

    Operation Warp Speed was launched to accelerate the development of a vaccine while maintaining standards for safety and efficacy. Learn how: .

    Operation Warp Speed; COVID-19; Coronavirus
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    Oct 29

    Thinking about celebrating 🎃? Be sure to protect yourself and others from . Choose outdoor options, such as orchards, forests, and mazes. Wear a mask 😷, stay 6 feet apart, and wash your hands. Learn more:

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  18. Oct 30

    Floods and power outages from can quickly contaminate food. Discard perishable food — like meat, poultry, fish, eggs, and milk — that has been in a refrigerator or freezer at or above 40° F for 2+ hours. When in doubt, throw it out!

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  19. Oct 30

    One of the ways can spread is through close person-to-person contact, which is why wearing a mask and are important ways to protect yourself and those around you. Find safety tips at .

    Real-Time Recommendations Social Distancing
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  20. Oct 30

    Flu season is here, so let’s go : • Make plans to clean hands • Use the vampire cough to keep germs off • to get your vaccine by Halloween Find a flu vaccine location near you:

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