You can now text your zip code to GETVAX (438829) in English or VACUNA (822862) in Spanish to find out where #COVID19 vaccines are available near you. Learn more at vaccines.gov.
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Happy #NationalEnergyAssistanceDay! #DYK the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) may be able to help you keep the heat on this winter? Households in need of assistance with energy bills can visit energyhelp.us
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Did you know February 1st is the inaugural #NationalEnergyAssistanceDay? Help us celebrate by spreading the word about energy assistance programs to your communities! Together we can help #KeepTheHeatOn.
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Current CDC guidance recommends that eligible nursing home residents and staff get the COVID-19 vaccine. #AHRQ has updated its #vaccinetracking and reporting tools to capture booster shot administration. Find the forms. ahrq.gov/nursing-home/m
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Need help with #MentalHealth, substance use disorders, or both?
☎️ Call SAMHSA’s National Helpline 1-800-662-HELP (4357) for free, confidential, 24/7/365 treatment referral and information service (available in English and Spanish)
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CDC continues to work with communities to implement innovative approaches to critical #HIV prevention and treatment services during #COVID19, including expanding the use of telemedicine and HIV self-tests kits.
Learn more: bit.ly/3g2ftg5
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As we celebrate #BlackHistoryMonth and the achievements of Black Americans throughout history and across the U.S., we also recommit ourselves to tackling health disparities and keeping equity at the core of everything we do.
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If you are an expectant mother, always consult with your health care provider before taking any medicines, vitamins or herbs that could potentially cause birth defects.
Learn more ➡️ go.usa.gov/xezwR
#NationalBirthDefectsMonth
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Many men and boys don’t report trafficking experiences due to stigma and shame. Service provides can be more gender-responsive by understanding risk factors and knowing how to respond to males who have experienced trafficking. Learn more: bit.ly/3zbo7lG #EndTrafficking
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If your area was affected by the Nor’easter this weekend and you will drive:
🚗 Don’t crowd the plow. It could affect visibility.
🚗 Don’t pass snowplows.
🚗 Drive slowly & leave extra room between cars.
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#DYK , through #HRSA, has now distributed nearly $11 BILLION in Provider Relief Fund (PRF) Phase 4 payments to health care providers? Smaller providers who often care for vulnerable populations are receiving increased support. Learn more: bit.ly/3IGdVoC
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Today, FDA approved a second COVID-19 vaccine for the prevention of #COVID19 disease in individuals 18 years of age and older. fda.gov/news-events/pr
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Looking for resources relating to pregnancy and opioid use disorder? For resources relating to pregnancy and opioid use disorder, visit SAMHSA's suite of opioid treatment guidance for women who are pregnant and/or mothers of infants: fal.cn/3lIjF
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The National Human Trafficking Hotline provides 24/7 phone, text, and live online chat function availability to connect individuals who have experienced trafficking with services and support. Do you have a tip to report? Reach out: bit.ly/3z4P2zB #EndTrafficking
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Help is available. If you or someone you know is feeling hopeless, depressed or is struggling emotionally, contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline for 24/7, free and confidential support. suicidepreventionlifeline.org #SuicidePrevention #SuicideAwareness
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Today, announced the formation of the HHS Task Force to Prevent Human Trafficking. This task force will strengthen our human trafficking prevention and intervention efforts. Read more: go.usa.gov/xtEm8
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FDA’s approval of this vaccine is a significant step in the fight against #COVID19, marking the 2nd vaccine approved to prevent COVID-19. Rest assured that it meets our high standards for safety, effectiveness & manufacturing quality required of any vaccine approved in the U.S.
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Getting vaccinated against #COVID19 means greatly lowering your risk of severe illness and death as well as protecting the people you care about.
Find your vaccine: vaccines.gov.
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Shoveling snow can be a health risk. Here are 3 things to know before digging out from a winter storm:
❄ Dress in layers & stay dry.
❄ Have the right tool & use the proper technique.
❄ Don’t overdo it. Take frequent breaks.
Learn more: ow.ly/zIZp50HGu5Z #PrepYourHealth
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Talking to loved ones about high stakes issues like #COVID19 can be very hard. My Community Toolkit for Addressing #HealthMisinformation provides a roadmap for navigating these convos from a place of empathy and understanding: hhs.gov/surgeongeneral
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Sometimes New Year’s #resolutions aren’t so easy to maintain, but there are strategies you can use to help sustain positive habits. Find out more: go.usa.gov/xtUxd.
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If you're using a #generator after #WinterStorms, remember: Never use it inside your home or garage — even if doors and windows are open. Stay safe with these tips: go.usa.gov/xtU4T.
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Parents: Your children count on you to keep them safe and healthy. If you have questions or concerns about your child receiving the #COVID19 vaccine, talk to your healthcare provider.
Learn more: bit.ly/3CJme0v.
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Looking for information on the importance of the #COVID19 vaccine for you and your loved ones in languages other than English?
Check out this playlist from : bit.ly/3r20xFs
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#WeCanDoThis
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#DYK January is National Birth Defects Awareness Month? 1 out of every 300 newborns is diagnosed with a serious health condition. Explore #HRSA's Newborn Screening Info Center to learn about #newbornscreening conditions. #BirthDefects #AcrosstheLifespan bit.ly/3rXPRaa
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Happy Year of the Tiger! Celebrate this Lunar New Year with happiness, good fortune, and most importantly, health.
#WeCanDoThis #LunarNewYear
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Mark your calendar! The Implementing a #MaternalHealth & #Pregnancy Outcomes Vision for Everyone (#NIH_IMPROVE) Workshop, 2/15, brings together #NIH IMPROVE funding recipients to share their work. Register: bit.ly/3r1umFY #MaternalHealthNICHD
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Are you pregnant & taking medicines?
Not all medicines are safe to take when pregnant.
Follow these tips for safe medication use:
1️⃣ Ask Questions
2️⃣ Read the Label
3️⃣ Be Smart Online
4️⃣ Report Problems
go.usa.gov/xeM6J
#BirthDefectsAwarenessMonth
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Getting your child vaccinated against #COVID19 is more important than ever.
CDC recommends everyone ages 5 years and older get vaccinated against COVID-19 and everyone ages 12 and older get a booster when eligible.
Find a vaccine near you: vaccines.gov.
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Masks + vaccines + boosters = best protection against #Omicron.
When you wear a mask, you help protect yourself & others from #COVID19. Choose a mask with the best fit, protection, and comfort for you. More: go.usa.gov/xtUx4.
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#School-based health center services are important—they reach teens where they are and provide useful preventive health services. Learn more: go.usa.gov/xUMKw
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There are many ways to help your community prepare for & respond to emergencies. One way to get involved is to donate blood. Donating blood is a simple, safe way to get involved and help save lives in your community. ICYMI learn how here: ow.ly/BRKK50HEpo2 #PrepYourHealth
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Today is Earned Income Tax Credit (#EITC) Awareness Day! Learn about the work CDC and partners are doing in support of this health-promoting benefit: bit.ly/3m5fBzh.
#TaxCredit #TaxSeason
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Getting organized can help you prepare for emergencies & stay calm in stressful situations, like an evacuation. Here are 3 ways you can get organized & improve your #emergency #preparedness at the same time: ow.ly/Jlqq50DjEXD #PrepYourHealth #GetOrganizedMonth
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Dangerously cold temperatures expected in your area? Stay warm to prevent #frostbite and #hypothermia.
🧥 Dress in layers & stay dry.
🧣 Leave no skin exposed.
🧤 Cover your nose, ears, cheeks, chin, fingers & toes.
More info: bit.ly/2YCuXyh. #BeReady #PrepYourHealth
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You can help protect your child from severe COVID illness with a safe and effective vaccine. Just like with other routine vaccines, if you have questions, ask your child’s pediatrician.
Find vaccines at vaccines.gov. Everyone 5+ is eligible. #WeCanDoThis
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In preparation for the #winter storms ❄ happening this weekend, make sure you're ready and protected at home, outdoors, and on the road: go.usa.gov/xtntH. #WinterSafety
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Si estás embarazada, corres un riesgo mayor de enfermarte gravemente y sufrir complicaciones a causa del COVID. La vacuna puede ayudar a protegerte a ti y a tu bebé.
Infórmate en cdc.gov/coronavirus-es. #JuntosSíPodemosUSA
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