CDC recommends that everyone ages 5+ years get an updated bivalent #COVID19 booster if it has been at least 2 months since your last booster or final primary. The updated booster provides broader protection against newer BA.4 and BA.5 Omicron variants. bit.ly/3ECTASq
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Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in women. Screening can find #BreastCancer early when it is easier to treat. When should you be screened? cdc.gov/cancer/breast/ #BCAM
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#DYK? The updated bivalent #COVID19 booster is now recommended for ages 5 and older and provides protection against the original strain, as well as the Omicron BA.4 and BA.5 subvariants. Learn more: bit.ly/3u3wsHF.
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The latest MMWR Weekly Briefing is live. This episode covers 5 reports, including reports highlighting adverse childhood experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic, e-cigarette use among middle and high school students and more. Listen and subscribe: bit.ly/MMWRPodcast
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Over 4,200 people were vaccinated in 10 days during a series of @GaDPH vaccination events held around a Black gay Pride festival in Atlanta during Sept 2022. Community-based vaccination events can help protect those most affected by monkeypox. Learn more: bit.ly/mm7134e4
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This week’s CDC #FluView shows increasing #flu activity in most of the U.S. The highest levels of flu activity remain in the southeast and south-central parts of the country. Read the full report here: bit.ly/2AfIS02
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Making vaccines easier to access for people most affected is important to stopping spread of #monkeypox. New describes how community vaccination events around a festival for the LGBTQ+ community in Louisiana helped boost vaccine uptake. bit.ly/mm7134e3
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FSIS posted the framework for a new strategy to reduce Salmonella illness linked to poultry products. FSIS is seeking public comment & will hold a public meeting next month to further discuss – register today! fsis.usda.gov/news-events/ev
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New MMWR report finds over 900,000 doses of JYNNEOS vaccine were administered to protect against #monkeypox from May-Oct of 2022. Addressing disparities in vaccine distribution is important to ensure people most affected are protected. Learn more: bit.ly/mm7134e2
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Most breast cancers are found in women who are 50 years old or older. Studies have shown that your chances of getting #BreastCancer may be due to many factors, including age. Learn about your risk, then learn how to lower it: cdc.gov/cancer/breast/ #BCAM
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CDC’s virtual AIANNH Career Expo registration is now open from October 21-28, 2022. Visit our event site to learn more: bit.ly/3C2HNtI. Registration slots are limited.
#ExploreCareersAtCDC #CareersAtCDC
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#Hemophilia is a bleeding disorder that is usually genetic but can also occur with no family history. If you experience any of these 4 common signs and symptoms, talk to your doctor to see if hemophilia might be the reason. Learn more: bit.ly/3awrhs2
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Today, CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended updates to the 2023 childhood and adult immunization schedules, which includes incorporating additional information for approved or authorized COVID-19 vaccines.
Read full statement. bit.ly/3CUik6l
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Yes, everyone 5 years and older can receive a different updated bivalent #COVID19 booster brand than they received for their primary series. More details can be found at: bit.ly/3u3wsHF
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Join NIDA Director Dr. Nora D. Volkow in kicking off #TreatmentWeek’s End Stigma Day! #NIDAMED will be tweeting all day long with and with information and resources to help combat #stigma against people with substance use disorders.
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New highlights the importance of the updated bivalent #COVID19 boosters for people with weakened immune systems. If you have a weakened immune system & haven’t received the updated booster, talk to your healthcare provider today. More: bit.ly/mm7142a4
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CDC recommends everyone 5 years and older get an updated (bivalent) booster, which targets Omicron variants BA.4 and BA.5 and the original strain of the virus that causes COVID-19. Learn more:
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New shows when Omicron variants circulated in the U.S., effectiveness of original mRNA vaccines against hospitalization decreased w/ time after vaccination. As winter approaches, it’s important to make sure you’re up to date on COVID-19 vaccines. bit.ly/mm7142a3
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A recent CDC survey estimates 80% of healthcare providers (HCP) received a #flu shot during the 2021-22 flu season & 87% completed their primary COVID-19 vaccination series.
Staying up to date with #COVID19 & flu vaccines can protect HCPs & patients: bit.ly/mm7142a2
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The first full #FluView report of the 2022-2023 flu season is now available. Learn more about the spread of flu in the U.S.: bit.ly/2AfIS02
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CDC recommends Novavax’s non-mRNA booster for people ages 18+, for certain situations. This includes those unable or unwilling to receive mRNA #COVID19 vaccines. The Novavax COVID-19 booster targets the original COVID-19 strain. Learn more: bit.ly/3VIvqfi
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TODAY at 1PM!
Join our Monkeypox Vaccine Equity chat on IG with & .
We’ll talk about #monkeypox, the Vaccine Equity Pilot Program, & ways health depts & orgs can get involved.
Follow instagram.com/stophivtogethe to join in!
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The updated bivalent #COVID19 booster provides broader protection against newer BA.4 and BA.5 Omicron variants. What else should you know about the updated booster? Learn more: bit.ly/3u3wsHF
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Divide large amounts of food, such as roasts or big pots of chili, into shallow containers so they cool quickly, and refrigerate immediately. It’s OK to put hot food directly in the fridge. Leftovers should be refrigerated within 2 hours of preparing. bit.ly/3zGQmec
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Monkeypox Update: As of October 18th, 73,782 confirmed or probable #monkeypox cases have been identified in over 109 locations around the world, including 27,558 in the United States. Learn more: bit.ly/3HmORDD
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The places of our lives—our homes, workplaces, schools, and parks—affect the quality of our health. CDC/ATSDR’s Geospatial Research, Analysis, and Services Program (GRASP) supports environmental justice with innovative geospatial technology. Learn more: bit.ly/3ThQLdG
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Thursday, CDC's independent advisory committee (ACIP) will vote on an updated childhood immunization schedule. States establish vaccine requirements for school children, not ACIP or CDC. More: bit.ly/3eH64xI.
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The CDC is about to add the Covid vaccine to the childhood immunization schedule, which would make the vax mandatory for kids to attend school.
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People in certain racial and ethnic minority groups can face barriers to health care, including lack of access to flu vaccination. Learn how to overcome barriers and #FightFlu in CDC’s #VitalSigns report: bit.ly/3COBlHk.
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Vaccines, variants, and vigilance were key themes in the #COVID19 public health response.
Read about the collaborative efforts of CDC, public health departments, and domestic and international partners in ’s new supplement: bit.ly/3EmQ2DR
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The updated bivalent #COVID19 booster, now recommend for ages 5 and older, provides protection against the original strain, as well as the Omicron BA.4 and BA.5 variants. Learn more: bit.ly/3u3wsHF
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A bacteria called Leptospirosis could be lurking in floodwater from recent hurricanes #Fiona and #Ian. It can cause serious illnesses such as kidney or liver failure. Get the facts to protect yourself, and your pets and farm animals. bit.ly/3RUzZjM
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CDC is investigating 2 Salmonella outbreaks linked to bearded dragons. Almost half of the sick people are children under 1 year old. If you have a young child & a bearded dragon, take extra precautions to keep your child healthy around your bearded dragon. bit.ly/3yLMqaz
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As a core partner of the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI), CDC is committed to achieving a polio-free world. It is critical that global partners continue to support GPEI and work together to #EndPolio.
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Parents & caregivers: Do you know when your child is eligible for an updated bivalent #COVID19 vaccine booster? Children ages 5+ years should get an updated COVID-19 booster at least 2 months after their final primary series dose or a monovalent booster. bit.ly/3u3wsHF
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If you are sick with #monkeypox, let your close contacts know that they may have been exposed as soon as possible. This can help them make decisions about their health and prevent spreading monkeypox to others. Learn more: bit.ly/3CI9U1D.
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New CDC #VitalSigns report shows higher flu hospitalizations and lower flu vaccination coverage among adults from some racial and ethnic minority groups. Learn how CDC is working to #FightFlu and advance health equity: bit.ly/3COBlHk.
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#HealthLiteracy best practices, like using cross-cultural communication, advance health equity. #HealthEquity will occur when everyone has the opportunity to be as healthy as possible. Learn more about using cross-cultural communication: bit.ly/3VwplCR.
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CDC recommends that everyone ages 5+ years get an updated bivalent #COVID19 booster if it has been at least 2 months since your last booster or final primary. The updated booster provides broader protection against newer BA.4 and BA.5 Omicron variants. bit.ly/3u3wsHF
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If you notice a new or unexplained rash or other #monkeypox symptoms, avoid close, skin-to-skin contact with others until you have been checked out by a health care provider. Learn more: bit.ly/3D48eRT
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While rare, #monkeypox virus can cause serious eye infections. If you have monkeypox, or think you might, wash your hands often and avoid touching your eyes. Seek medical care if you experience eye pain, redness, swelling, or vision changes. More bit.ly/mm7142e1
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