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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CDC works 24/7 keeping America safe from health, safety and security threats, both foreign and domestic. Whether diseases start at home or abroad, are chronic or acute, curable or preventable, human error or deliberate attack, CDC fights it and supports communities and citizens to prevent it. CDC is the nation’s health protection agency - saving lives, protecting people from health threats, and saving money through prevention. For more information, please go to: http://www.cdc.gov/ Comment Policy: Please visit http://www.cdc.gov/SocialMedia/Tools/CommentPolicy.html to view CDC’s social media comment policy. Privacy Notice Regarding Third Party Websites: Privacy Notice: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention uses third-party Web sites to share information and to encourage collaboration with the public. Third-party Web sites are not Government-owned or Government-operated. They are controlled and operated by a third party not affiliated with CDC. The CDC Privacy Policy does not apply to third-party Web sites or applications. To learn more about CDC’s privacy practices, please visit our Privacy Policy at https://www.cdc.gov/other/privacy.html.
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http://www.cdc.gov
External link for Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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- Atlanta, GA
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- 1946
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Did you know that approximately 1 in 4 U.S. adults have a functional disability? On International Day of Persons with Disabilities, let’s focus on factors that can improve the quality of life for people with disabilities. PLACES provides 7 disability measures to help local policymakers, health officials, and community members address the needs of adults with disabilities such as transportation options, access to health care, and community inclusion. Explore the data and learn how you can use PLACES to build healthier and equitable communities: https://bit.ly/3IKTkk2
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Physical education and physical activity programs in schools improve physical, mental, and behavioral health for all students. However, only 62% of schools with students with disabilities require participation in physical education. For International Day of Persons with Disabilities, we challenge schools to create inclusive physical education programs. Read six ways to promote inclusion in your district and schools. https://bit.ly/47A4cNi
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CDC has been monitoring increases in respiratory illness recently reported around the world. Here is the latest information on pediatric pneumonia in the United States: https://bit.ly/3T9CwL0
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The latest MMWR Weekly Briefing is live. Topics include: vaccination coverage among kindergartners, arthritis among veterans, and more. Listen and subscribe: http://bit.ly/MMWRPodcast
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Save the date: Join us for the 27th Biannual Centers for Disease Control and Prevention/Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (CDC/ATSDR) Tribal Advisory Committee (TAC) meeting on February 21-22, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. Discover the latest insights driving positive change in tribal health. TAC members play a vital role in advocating for healthier outcomes and ensuring the needs of tribal communities are heard. Secure your spot now and register here: https://bit.ly/49rvOFV Don't miss this opportunity to network and collaborate on the future of tribal public health. Let's work together for healthier communities!
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reposted this
In the latest Contagious Conversations episode, look back on our podcast highlights from 2023. We covered topics as diverse as training the next generation of public health professionals, the respiratory triple threat posed by COVID-19, influenza and RSV, and health threats facing Black women. This episode also includes highlights from the recent discussion between CDC Foundation President and CEO Dr. Judy Monroe and CDC Director Dr. Mandy Cohen on her vision of the agency’s role in public health and its direction going forward. Tune in here: http://cdcf.link/podcast
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CDC released updated ACIP guidelines for the 2023-2024 influenza season. Clinicians: Patient vaccinations should continue throughout the season as long as influenza viruses are circulating, and unexpired vaccine are available. Learn more about the updated recommendations and earn free CE here: https://lnkd.in/gFQZMJQW
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Clinicians: CDC’s new respiratory illness site has resources available for providers, including county-level data on flu, COVID-19, and RSV illness trends. Help advise your patients to protect themselves and others by taking precautions this fall and winter. https://bit.ly/46Rnw8H
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Clinicians: New research shows that COVID-19 vaccination can help keep young children out of the hospital. Among kids aged 6 months to 4 years, getting at least 2 doses of mRNA COVID-19 vaccine was effective in reducing COVID-19-related hospitalizations and emergency department visits. Read the latest in CDC MMWR: bit.ly/mm7248a2