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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
Text explaining how staying up to date on vaccines protects health care professionals and their patients. The information is split into two boxes. The tan box on the left reads, “Among over 3,600 health care professionals: 4 in 5 got a flu vaccine during 2021–22 season; 2 in 3 who got primary COVID-19 vaccines received a booster.” The orange box on the right reads, “Employers: Recommend employees receive flu and COVID-19 vaccines. Consider requiring employees receive flu and COVID-19 vaccines, including boosters.
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As more and more people look to social media for their health information, navigating misinformation & disinformation matters. Take it from Dr. Anthony Fauci, who has spent years communicating health guidance to the public. Watch his full interview here: bit.ly/3MLYVca.
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The Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) is the world’s largest, most successful annual workplace giving campaign, which raises millions for charities here and abroad. The 2022 campaign is up and running. Learn how to participate at givecfc.org. #GiveCFC
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Update: FDA authorizes Novavax COVID-19 vaccine as a first booster dose. More:
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Today, we authorized the Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine, Adjuvanted for use as a first booster dose for individuals 18 & older at least 6 months after completion of primary vaccination with an FDA-approved or authorized COVID-19 vaccine. fda.gov/emergency-prep
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As a longtime government official and seasoned health professional, Dr. Anthony Fauci has advice for young people starting their careers: keep an open mind and expect the unexpected. Tune in to the full interview with Dr. Fauci on YouTube: bit.ly/3MKJVv9.
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The #Flu vaccine you get is the year-round work of highly skilled microbiologists, epidemiologists, physicians and other public health experts. The FDA and HHS are working on developing new and better technologies for producing #FluVaccines.
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. and spoke about what this $300 million to states to develop and transform Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHCs) means – states can submit planning grant applications for this funding and expand this life-saving care.
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“90% of Americans today are telling us that the U.S. is experiencing a mental health care crisis. Today, we’re talking about providing Americans 24/7 support for crisis care – that doesn’t depend on where you live or how much you make.” – on CCBHCs
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“We are taking steps this country has never tried before: treating mental health how we treat physical health care.” “Mental health is health. Period.” – on today’s actions to invest $300M into Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics.
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An eye-tracking app developed by -supported researchers makes detecting and treating #autism spectrum disorder faster and easier. Earlier detection leads to better treatment and outcomes. bit.ly/3RTitMN.
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An app could help identify children with autism spectrum disorder
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