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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/3ECTASq
An illustration of six individuals of various ages and genders. Graphic is branded with CDC and HHS logos. Everyone 5 years and older should get an updated booster. If they have completed their primary series or if it has been at least 2 months since their final primary dose or last booster.
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Levels of influenza-like illness, defined as fever and cough or sore throat, are high or very high in 47 jurisdictions, CDC’s #FluView reports this week. High and rising #flu activity is a large contributor to respiratory illnesses. Read the full report: bit.ly/2AfIS02
Map of influenza-like illness (ILI) activity in the United States. Nearly all states are colored red and dark purple, indicating high and very high ILI activity nationally.
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Celebrate fall by enjoying a seasonal salad. Follow our recipe for a Fall Harvest Sweet Potato and Chicken Salad, including food safety tips to help you avoid cross-contamination: bit.ly/3LhmRDo
Kale salad with sweet potatoes, chicken, apples, and pecans.
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for a webinar on the Environmental Justice Index (EJI) on Dec 7 at 12 pm EST. The EJI is the first national, place-based tool to measure cumulative impacts of environmental burden through lenses of human health and equity. Register at: bit.ly/3yUUzK9
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E. coli outbreak linked to frozen falafel is over. But check your freezer for recalled Earth Grown brand frozen falafel sold at ALDI stores. If you have recalled frozen falafel, throw it away or return it. Don’t eat it. bit.ly/3CGOIdx
Boxes of frozen falafel. Text says E. coli outbreak linked to frozen falafel. Do not eat recalled Earth Grown Vegan Frozen Falafel. Traditional and Garlic & herb falafel. Boxes have any of the following lot numbers: 1472, 1481, 1531, 1532, 1541, 1552, 1561, 1581, 1601, 1611, 1612, 1661, 1682, 1732, 1752, 1762, 1782, 1802, or 1812. See recall notice for more details.
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Did you know you should get an updated bivalent #COVID19 booster at least 2 months after completing your primary series or last booster? Don’t delay, find a vaccination location today at vaccines.gov
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Every year millions of kids get #flu and miss out on what they love the most. But not Kiana. With the added protection of a flu vaccine, she’s staying in the loop. #FightFlu  Learn more: bit.ly/3VT81rV
A young child smiling while hula hooping and text that reads, Help them fight flu . So they can do what they do. Talk to their doctor about getting them a flu vaccine. #FightFlu with CDC logo.
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highlights health equity concerns w/ #COVID19 infection/vaccination. Younger adults & certain minority race & ethnic groups were more likely to have antibody patterns showing past infection & less likely to have patterns showing vaccination: bit.ly/mm7148a4
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Healthcare providers: Wrap up the year with a free e-learning course on venous thromboembolism (VTE). Learn the signs and symptoms, risk factors, and best practices in treating and managing #VTE. CE credits are available. bit.ly/2ssnvGB
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As America’s public health agency and leader of public health globally, CDC reaffirms our commitment to health for all this #WorldAIDSDay2022. All people deserve access to lifesaving care. Read more this World AIDS Day: bit.ly/3EXsLIm
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A new $3.2 billion first-of-its-kind funding from CDC will help make sure that state, local, and territorial health departments across the U.S. have the people, services, and systems they need to promote and protect health in their communities. bit.ly/PHIgrant
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Already had #COVID? Get the added protection of a COVID-19 vaccine to keep from getting very sick or hospitalized this holiday season. Learn more about the benefits of getting a COVID-19 vaccine: bit.ly/37aivMc
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#Mpox Update: As of November 29th, 81,225 confirmed or probable mpox cases have been identified in over 110 locations, including 29,325 in the U.S. Learn more: bit.ly/3HmORDD.
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TODAY at 1:00PM ET: CDC’s event marking the 50th anniversary of the end of the syphilis study at Tuskegee. The event will include important conversations on the crucial mission of addressing health equity. bit.ly/3i1MGN7
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World AIDS Day is December 1st. Communities worldwide stand in solidarity with people living with and affected by #HIV. On this day, we remember and honor lives lost to HIV-related illnesses. #WAD2022 bit.ly/3EXsLIm
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Interactions with healthcare providers and services can influence health outcomes and quality of care. Register for a free webinar on 12/1 to learn about patient satisfaction at U.S. #hemophilia treatment centers (HTCs). Registration is required: bit.ly/3bEjC7p
Text says, Public Health Webinar Series on Blood Disorders. Bringing Science Into Practice. Webinar Title: What Patients are Saying About Hemophilia Treatment Center Care, Teams, and Services: Third National Patient Satisfaction Survey. December 1, 2022. 2:00-3:00 PM ET. Speakers: Kaveh Shabtaie, MPH; Susan Lattimore, RN, GCPH. Moderator: Vanessa R. Byams, DrPH, MPH
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