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#HCPs: While national vaccination rates for children remain high, there is still work to be done to ensure specific groups of children have access to life-saving vaccinations. Learn what you can do here: bit.ly/3Zao8ld
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Do you plan on being physically active at a park during National Park Week? Here’s a helpful guide to help plan your trip: bit.ly/3FdaDKi
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Save the date! This coming Saturday, in celebration of National Park Week, the @NatlParkService will offer free admission so everyone can explore our country's vast history and beauty. There is a national park closer than you think — find yours today: nps.gov/findapark/inde
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Is your teen in crisis? There are resources to assist. Contact the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at
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for people with a mental health crisis or America’s Poison Centers at 1-800-222-1222 if an overdose is suspected.
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Did you know there are 3 convenient ways to find a COVID-19 vaccination location near you? You can text your ZIP code to 438829, call 1-800-232-0233, or search vaccines.gov
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A new study in
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found government-provided at-home COVID-19 test kits were used by 1/3 of U.S. households. These free tests may have removed barriers to access and improved equity among racial and ethnic minority groups. bit.ly/mm7216a6
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: Adults reporting worse experiences in health care because of their race or ethnicity had a higher prevalence of being unvaccinated against #COVID19 than those reporting experiences similar to people of other races & ethnicities. Read more: bit.ly/mm7216a5
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CDC simplifies #COVID19 vaccine recommendations, allowing older adults and immunocompromised adults to get a second dose of the updated vaccine. Read full statement: bit.ly/40n0531
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Clinical and veterinary laboratory professionals: Join OneLab Network for a free webinar on how to report the identification of an agent or toxin in a specimen, recognize a release or exposure incident, and understand biosafety practices. Register now: bit.ly/3nWuozQ
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Doctors & med students: Open-ended phrases like “What questions do you have?” are more likely to elicit questions from your patients than yes/no phrases like “Do you have any questions?” Learn more about this #HealthLiteracy best practice: bit.ly/3MTatJD
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#DYK it could take days before you have symptoms of food poisoning after eating a contaminated food? Know the signs and when to see a doctor. Learn more: bit.ly/2pnx0FD
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Forgot to get the mpox vaccine? In some cities, you can get vaccinated at many of the large social gatherings. You may also be able to go to a health department, clinic or hospital. For more information, visit: bit.ly/3K0dIjG
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Register for the 2023 Epidemic Intelligence Service Conference to hear this year’s Alexander D. Langmuir Lecture, “Engaging Indigenous Communities to Promote Health Equity” by Dr. Donald Warne! bit.ly/EISLangmuir #CDCEIS23
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CDC has posted an addendum to its #H5N1 bird flu technical report. It provides an initial analysis of the genes of the virus from the patient infected with #birdflu in Chile. Despite a few genetic changes, the risk to the public remains low. More: bit.ly/3KJCYK7 (1/2)
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