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Got a Backyard Flock? Salmonella Outbreaks: 104 people sick in 31 states from contact with backyard poultry. Always take steps to stay healthy around your birds. For more information visit: bit.ly/3BGpMSk
White and brown chickens standing in the grass behind a fence., with three speech bubbles above the chickens giving tips on how to keep yourself healthy around backyard poultry. Text overlay says, “Stay healthy around your flock. • Keep your birds and flock supplies outside • Collect eggs daily • Wash your hands after touching your flock or flock supplies cdc.gov/backyardpoultry”
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Clinicians: summer gatherings could lead to new cases of mpox. Talk to your patients about the JYNNEOS vaccine. Two doses are more effective than one. bit.ly/3ooKXVI
Illustration of a patient and nurse administering a vaccine. Approximately 1.2 million mpox vaccine doses have been administered, but only 23% of the population at risk has been fully vaccinated nationally.
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#DYK that 1 in 5 high school students witnessed violence in their community? Creating safe communities and improving school safety can reduce exposure to violence among students. More: bit.ly/su7201a3
Text describes how 1 in 5 U.S. high school students witness violence in their community. It reads, "Witnessing community violence increases students' risk for gun carrying, substance use, suicidal thoughts and behaviors. Prevent exposure to violence. Create safer communities, address factors driving disparities such as poverty and lack of educational access, and strengthen feelings of connectedness at school."
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Our health depends heavily on our connections with one another. New
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The graphic says, "What if there is something in our lives that can transform our whole health and well-being? This something is social connection.*" There is a white box with the definition of social connection saying, "Social connection is the number, variety, and quality of your relationships and interactions- and whether these meet your needs." There is also a purple asterisk with two eyes.
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#COVID19 vaccination recommendations for children 6 months to 5 years continue to include multiple doses of the COVID-19 shots. Learn the details here. bit.ly/3u3wsHF
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A new MMWR from
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CDC is updating resources for clinicians in anticipation of summer gatherings, which could lead to more cases of mpox. Be sure you're up to date on mpox recognition and symptoms: bit.ly/3ImwvEu.
Illustrated people waiting in a line to receive a vaccine. Text says, Clinicians, learn the latest on mpox prevention, testing, and treatment. Encourage patients to get vaccinated. Two doses offers the best protection.
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#Clinicians: Attend CDC’s COCA call TODAY, May 18 at 2pm ET. It’s important to identify #mpox cases quickly, and on today’s call we’ll review recommendations for mpox testing, vaccination, treatment, and prevention. Learn more: bit.ly/3pPEN1w.
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New CDC Health Alert Network (HAN) provides information on an outbreak of suspected fungal meningitis in patients returning to the US after having surgery under epidural anesthesia in Matamoros, Mexico. See full update: bit.ly/3oapoIs
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The risk of an mpox resurgence this summer could be substantial. Clinicians, be aware of the latest testing & treatment guidelines. Test patients if they have symptoms, regardless of vaccination status & rapidly report cases to local public health. More: bit.ly/3MyBW5W
Illustration of a clinician and patient talking to each other at a desk. Text says, mpox. Clinicians: Test samples for patients presenting with mpox symptoms, regardless of vaccination status or previous infection.
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Public Health TechXpo & Futures Forum! Gather with public health experts from across sectors to: 1) tackle public health challenges 2) discuss solutions for modernizing the U.S. public health system. bit.ly/3O3b2o2
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Everyone aged 6 and older should get 1 updated Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna #COVID19 shot if they have not been vaccinated or if they haven't already gotten an updated shot. You can find convenient vaccine locations at vaccines.gov
Header says, Answer Common Questions about the Updated COVID-19 recommendations. Illustration of two people are talking. Above one is a word bubble that says, I know I need the updated COVID shot but I’ve been too busy and I am not sure where to get it. Text overlay at the bottom says, It's easy to find a convenient vaccine location at vaccines.gov. Enter your zip code and a list of nearby locations will display. cdc.gov/coronavirus. Graphic is branded with CDC and HHS logos.
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Pregnancy can put extra stress on your heart, as your heart is working harder than usual to pump blood to you & your baby. If you have a heart defect, it is important to prepare for pregnancy by following up regularly with your cardiologist. bit.ly/3XVgXxo #NWHW
Pregnant person talking to doctor. Text "Many people with heart defects become pregnant. With appropriate medical care and treatment, many people with heart defects can have a healthy pregnancy."
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High school students reported changes in their sexual behaviors and in receiving sexual and reproductive health services before and during the #COVID19 pandemic. You can help support teen health care. Learn more: bit.ly/su7201a7
Text says, "among sexually active high school students, testing for sexually transmitted diseases (STD) decreased during the COVID-19 pandemic. Schools can help support teen sexual and reproductive health by offering comprehensive sexual education, referrals to HIV/STD testing, access to birth control and condoms, and preventive health services at school."
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