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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New reports from MMWR add to the evidence that vaccinations during pregnancy help protect patients and newborns, but pregnancy vaccination coverage has been low and varies by vaccine type and by patients’ race and ethnicity. Clinicians have an important opportunity to improve pregnancy vaccination coverage by increasing recommendations, referrals, and access to vaccines. Read these reports: cdc.gov/mmwr
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New study shows approximately one half of pregnant women surveyed during March 28–April 16, 2023, did not receive influenza or Tdap vaccines, and approximately three quarters of pregnant women did not receive a bivalent COVID-19 booster dose. https://bit.ly/mm7239a4 Clinicians: Recommend pregnant patients get vaccinated for influenza, Tdap, and COVID-19 to prevent severe illness and death among themselves and their infants.
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Clinicians: A new study found that getting a COVID-19 vaccine during pregnancy lowered the chance of COVID-19 hospitalization by 1/3 or more for babies less than 6 months old. Talk with your pregnant patients about COVID-19 vaccination. Read the latest from MMWR to learn more: https://bit.ly/mm7239a3
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Online survey finds OB/GYNs are the providers most likely to recommend COVID-19 vaccination to pregnant people. However, all clinicians, regardless of provider type, should consistently recommend COVID-19 and other recommended vaccines to increase vaccine confidence and vaccinations in this important population. https://bit.ly/mm7239a1
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CDC has invested $3.84 billion in public health departments across the country through the Public Health Infrastructure Grant. This unprecedented funding is critical to transform public health by strengthening its infrastructure: people, services and systems. It provides maximum flexibility for health departments to meet their most pressing needs in areas including workforce, equity, partnerships, accreditation, emergency preparedness and response, communications, and more. Learn more: https://bit.ly/45KCQUD
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Disparities in socioeconomic status, health, and neighborhood/community factors play significant roles in the health of people with HIV. Learn more about how “Place and Health” matters: https://bit.ly/45LQfeG
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September is Public Health Laboratory Appreciation Month! Public health laboratory professionals work hard every day to keep our communities safe from public health threats. They’re on alert 24/7 to respond to novel strains of disease, natural disasters, chemical spills, foodborne outbreaks, and many other health emergencies.
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A new CDC study compared bird flu outbreaks reported from January 2005-December 2012 to January 2013-June 2022 and found that reports of bird flu outbreaks in animals increased globally. Timely reporting and improved global surveillance are important for flu pandemic preparedness. More here: https://bit.ly/3P4Qf2d
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The Pediatric Environmental Health Specialty Units (PEHSUs) are celebrating their 25th anniversary! PEHSUs work with healthcare professionals, parents, schools, community groups, and government agencies to address reproductive and children’s health issues. Learn about PEHSUs and their resources supported by the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR): https://bit.ly/47fWdoX