Clinicians: CDC recommends that everyone ages 6 months and older get the updated COVID-19 vaccine to protect against severe illness. The new vaccine more closely targets the most common circulating variants. More: www.vaccines.gov
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Clinicians: CDC recommends Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) vaccine for use in pregnant people to prevent severe RSV in infants. It can be given during Sept–Jan (in most of the U.S.) to those in weeks 32–36 of pregnancy during this time. This vaccine can reduce the risk of babies being hospitalized from RSV by 57% in the first six months after birth. Talk to your pregnant patients about what vaccines they will need this fall to help prevent respiratory infections—including RSV. More: https://bit.ly/48nAPyP
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Public comment is now open for a new Federal Register Notice for the draft, "National One Health Framework to Address Zoonotic Diseases & Advance Public Health Preparedness in the US: A Framework for One Health Coordination & Collaboration across Federal Agencies." The comment period ends Nov 6. See the notice here: https://bit.ly/45XSr2B
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Falls among older adults are common—but they’re also preventable. CDC’s STEADI Inpatient Guide offers healthcare providers and systems 10 steps to make fall prevention a routine part of hospital stays involving adults ages 65 and older. Watch our STAND STEADI: Fall Prevention in Inpatient Settings video to learn more.
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COVID-19 vaccines are the best way to prevent severe COVID-19 illness. The combination of getting vaccinated & following CDC’s recommendations to protect yourself & others offers the best protection from severe COVID-19. Mild side effects after COVID-19 vaccination, like pain or swelling at the injection site, headache, chills, or fever, are normal & expected as the body develops an immune response to the vaccine. A small number of people have a severe allergic reaction after vaccination, but this is rare & can be effectively & immediately treated. Some people do not have any side effects after COVID-19 vaccination. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3r4PkXy
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On Native American Day, we honor the perseverance & power of America’s Indigenous people. CDC's Tribal Epi Centers Public Health Infrastructure (TECPHI) program helps build capacity to promote health and prevent disease in Indian Country. Learn how and where we work: https://bit.ly/3Pndt56
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Healthcare Professionals: Sepsis is a medical emergency. Educate your patients and their families about: • Preventing infections • Keeping cuts and wounds clean and covered until healed • Managing chronic conditions • Recognizing early signs and symptoms of worsening infection and sepsis, and seeking immediate care if signs and symptoms are present Learn more: https://bit.ly/2oHzka3
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The latest MMWR Weekly Briefing is live. Topics include: fatal and nonfatal falls among older adults, overdose deaths linked to counterfeit pill use, and more. Listen and subscribe: http://bit.ly/MMWRPodcast
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When Emergency Medical Services (EMS) respond to a fall, they often become aware of conditions with the patient or their home that can put a patient at risk of falling again. Learn how the National Association of State EMS Officials (NASEMSO) is using CDC’s STEADI practices to protect older adults: https://bit.ly/3Zgb5QE
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HCPs: Each year during 2018–2023, the weekly number and proportion of emergency department visits among children 10–17 years increased for eight mental and behavioral health conditions during the school year compared to the summer. Be aware of these seasonal patterns, and consider screening and referring for mental and behavioral concerns: https://bit.ly/mm7238a3