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  1. Pinned Tweet
    May 6

    You can now text your zip code to GETVAX (438829) in English or VACUNA (822862) in Spanish to find out where vaccines are available near you. Learn more at .

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  2. 7 hours ago

    As Tropical Storm intensifies to hurricane level winds and conditions, take the following precautions to protect yourself and your family.

    Hurricane preparedness tips - home safety
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    12 hours ago

    Do you really know where your new dog is coming from? Learn about internet adoption scams, and which high-risk countries dogs cannot enter the US from.

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    10 hours ago

    On any warm day, cars can quickly heat up to dangerous temperatures. Never leave infants, children, individuals who can’t open doors or windows, or pets, in a closed, parked vehicle, even if the windows are cracked open. Learn more: .

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    10 hours ago

    Heat-related deaths and illnesses are preventable, yet more than 700 people die from every year in the U.S. Learn about ’s Heat & Health Tracker and how to stay cool and safe in hot weather.

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    12 hours ago

    If you lose power, remember to keep your food at safe temperatures. Learn more about how to keep your food safe before, during, and after a power outage. .

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    14 hours ago

    in 1886, Louis Pasteur administered the first rabies vaccine. Vaccines for people and animals are still a critical part of a approach to preventing the spread of diseases, including zoonoses, today.

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  8. 10 hours ago

    Keep yourself and your loved ones safe during Tropical Storm . Follow these health and safety tips from to prepare for tropical storms: .

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  9. 12 hours ago

    Unlock your summer of fun with a COVID-19 vaccine. Find free vaccines near you at .

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    Jul 5

    It's . For anyone in the U.S. struggling after a , but for whom English isn't their 1st language, counselors from the national can connect w/ callers in 100+ languages via 3rd party interpretation services. Call 1-800-985-5990 💙

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    Jul 5

    for hurricane season. • Make an plan • Collect supplies & create “go kits” for your family • Know a safe place to shelter • Have several ways to receive weather alerts • Get a vaccine as soon as you can Learn more:

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    16 hours ago

    Make summer 2021 a smoke-free one. 🌞 🏖️ Find tips and resources to stay smoke-free by visiting: via

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    Jul 5

    Stay up-to-date on which variants and mutations have been reported in countries around the world by accessing CDC's Global Variant Report Map:

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  14. 15 hours ago

    is a great time to see 👀 what your eye health may be missing. Take a look at what else you may need to protect your vision with guidance from : .

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  15. Jul 5

    Did you know some may not show symptoms 🤯? If you are sexually active and not getting tested for regularly, you could be putting yourself and others at risk. Find out what kind of testing you may need: .

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  16. Jul 4

    Get your vaccine and celebrate this Independence Day free from fear of COVID-19. We can do this if we all work together.

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    Jul 2

    Thanks to the efforts of researchers, clinicians, public health officials, and vaccine champions, many families will be able to gather safely again this July 4th. Let’s keep the momentum going. Please stay safe and get vaccinated.

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  18. Jul 4

    No matter how you celebrate this year, HHS wishes you a safe and healthy !

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  19. Jul 3

    If you need to use a generator, never use it inside your home or garage – even if doors and windows are open. More than 400 people die in the U.S. annually from accidental carbon monoxide poisoning. Stay safe with these tips:

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  20. Jul 3

    Leave the paperwork at home. All you need to bring to your free COVID-19 vaccine appointment is yourself. Learn more and find vaccines near you at .

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    Jul 2

    . offers information in Spanish on mental disorders and related topics for patients and their families, health professionals, and the public. Explore the new portal page! .

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