Healthcare providers: You play a key role in helping parents and caregivers stay up to date on their child’s vaccinations. Share the simplified immunization schedules with them to keep them informed. https://bit.ly/2GPHp81
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Updates
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Healthcare providers: Make sure your patients traveling to Saudi Arabia for Hajj or Umrah have the vaccines they need. They should be up to date on all routine and travel-related vaccines, including meningococcal (MenACWY) vaccine. Proof of MenACWY vaccination within the last 5 years is required for Hajj and Umrah. If your patient needs MenACWY vaccine, administer it at least 10 days before travel. See which vaccines are recommended when traveling to Saudi Arabia: https://bit.ly/3y9n1Ky
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All jobs can feel stressful and overwhelming at times. This Mental Health Awareness Month, manage stress by taking care of your physical and mental well-being. Unpack our tips for coping with stress and find where to go for help: https://bit.ly/3LtkTAu
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HCPs: You play a critical role in improving antibiotic prescribing. This Hospital Week & beyond, download and share CDC’s HCP resources to Be Antibiotics Aware. https://bit.ly/3QtoUrJ
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Healthcare Providers: Find the latest research, cancer information, resources for survivors, and more from our Cancer Prevention Works monthly newsletter. Subscribe now: https://bit.ly/3UpkmW4
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New CDC MMWR report: Essentially genetically identical Mycobacterium abscessus subspecies massiliense infections following stem cell injections at different clinics in Mexico prompted an outbreak investigation. Clinicians: Provide guidance to patients considering medical tourism and discuss how to minimize risks. https://bit.ly/mm7318a3
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Healthcare Providers: Find the latest research, cancer information, resources for survivors, and more from our Cancer Prevention Works monthly newsletter. Subscribe now: https://bit.ly/3UpkmW4
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The first peer-reviewed report of a human A(H5N1) avian flu infection that occurred in a dairy worker was published in a letter to the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM Group) The letter includes more details on the case and a phylogenetic tree comparing the human influenza virus to cattle influenza viruses. Read the full letter: https://bit.ly/3y0Mfe1
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Clinicians: A new CME from MMWR and Medscape discusses the 2024 Adult immunization schedule. The schedule consolidates and summarizes current Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommendations. You can use the 2024 immunization schedules to determine recommended vaccines for your patients. Earn free CE and CME here: https://bit.ly/3yaDsq1
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Advancements in mechanical thrombectomy are reshaping treatment strategies for venous thromboembolism (VTE). Learn about these advancements and when mechanical thrombectomy is most effective for VTE treatment. Register: https://bit.ly/3Lh0gbz