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  1. Pinned Tweet
    Apr 15

    HCPs: Consider in patients with fever and rash. Ask about recent international travel or possible exposure to international travelers or people with measles.

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  2. 1 hour ago

    Salmonella outbreak update: Important advice for people in in AL, IA, IL, IN, KY, MI, MN, MO, OH, WI: Check fridge and freezer for recalled pre-cut melon linked to Salmonella outbreak and throw it out:

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  3. Retweeted
    Apr 18

    News: Decline in measles vaccination is causing a preventable global resurgence of the disease

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  4. 18 hours ago

    Around the world, affects 2.8M people each year. Vaccinations against meningitis are key to saving lives. is just 1 example of the hard work and success global partners are achieving to save lives with vaccines.

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  5. Retweeted
    Apr 19

    Do you know the signs of an overdose? If so, you could save a life. Learn more here:

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  6. 21 hours ago

    is a diagnosis no one ever wants to hear. Thankfully, vaccines can prevent some types of meningitis, including meningococcal meningitis. Learn more about meningococcal vaccines for your child this , April 24.

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  7. 22 hours ago

    “You never expect that you are going to lose a child.” , , , , & are resolved to end the overdose epidemic so that no parent has to experience the loss of a child due to overdose. Hear more here:

    Judy's Rx Awareness Story
    Judy tells her son Steve’s Rx Awareness story and shares the tragedy of losing her son to a prescription opioid overdose.
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  8. 23 hours ago

    The for Chronic Pain helps HCPs determine: (1) when to initiate or continue opioids, (2) prescription dosage and duration, & (3) risk associated with use for patients experiencing chronic pain.

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  9. Apr 24

    I thank for his leadership in fighting the overdose epidemic and bringing together lawmakers, healthcare professionals, advocates, law enforcement, and community leaders at . Together we can see the possible.

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  10. Apr 24

    We are improving data quality & tracking trends, strengthening state/local efforts, supporting HCPs & health systems, collaborating with public safety officials, & raising awareness about misuse & overdose.

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  11. Apr 24

    To help end the overdose epidemic, we must improve linkage to care, destigmatize drug use, and support families and communities.

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  12. Apr 22

    HCPs: By improving vaccination rates, we could prevent more than 30,000 HPV cancers each year. Make an effective recommendation for HPV vaccination to every eligible patient, every day. Read tips from and myself:

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  13. Apr 22

    HCPs: (AFM) is a rare but serious cause of sudden onset limb weakness. It is usually identified in children, and should be considered in the differential diagnosis. Learn more about a 2018 cluster of cases in MN:

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  14. Apr 19

    HCPs: An effective clinician recommendation is the best predictor of HPV vaccination. It is a simple, inexpensive, and powerful way to improve vaccination rates. Read more in my blog post with :

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  15. Apr 19

    Thank you for visiting CDC to discuss our priorities – ending epidemics, eliminating disease, and securing global health & domestic preparedness.

    ASTHO sits down with Robert R. Redfield to talk about ’s priorities, , , and how health agencies can put science into action. Hear the full conversation in our next podcast episode!
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  16. Apr 19

    HPV is so common that nearly all men and women will get at least 1 type of HPV during their lifetime. We have a safe & effective vaccine, but only half of adolescent boys and girls completed the vaccination series in 2017. Read more:

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    Apr 16

    Next week, Director Carroll will join President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump, & other leaders at the , the largest annual conference addressing the . More and register:

    We are pleased to announce that President Donald J. Trump and First Lady Melania Trump will address attendees of the 8th annual Rx Drug Abuse & Heroin Summit on Wednesday, April 24 in Atlanta. Full media advisory here:...
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  18. Apr 19

    I had the pleasure of welcoming , , & representatives to CDC. We are data-driven, science-based organizations and I am delighted to explore what we can discover together! We look forward to the great future innovations this partnership will bring.

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    Apr 16

    Are you expecting? should be high on your list of things to do to prepare for your newborn, to help protect you both. Learn more here: .

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  20. Apr 19

    HCPs: If your patient has flu-like symptoms and recently traveled to the southwestern U.S. or northern Mexico, consider testing for Valley fever. Read about a 2018 outbreak :

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  21. Apr 19

    Vulnerability to outbreaks of infection among people who inject drugs is widespread throughout the U.S. HCPs: control of these outbreaks requires continued awareness and rapid public health responses. Learn more in the latest report:

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