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New CDC MMWR finds
#DeltaVariant
can spread rapidly in schools with unvaccinated staff & students. Get a
#COVID19
#vaccine
. If you’re vaccinated or unvaccinated, wear a mask in public indoor spaces in areas with high or substantial spread.
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After choir practice in Skagit County,
#Washington
, 52 members became ill with
#COVID19
symptoms. COVID-19 spreads easily between people. Avoid groups, stay at least 6 feet apart, and wear cloth face coverings to reduce spread. Learn more from
@CDCMMWR
:
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The report also found that hospitalization rates among unvaccinated adolescents was 10 times higher than among fully vaccinated adolescents. More:
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In lab tests with dummies, exposure to potentially infectious aerosols decreased by about 95% when they both wore tightly fitted masks, a new CDC MMWR finds.
#WearAMask
that fits tightly to your face to stop the spread of
#COVID19
. More:
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A Wyoming patient who doctors initially thought was ill with COVID-19 turned out to have an extremely rare case of pneumonic plague. Read more in this week’s MMWR:
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New MMWR finds no increase in length of hospital stay or percentage of hospitalized kids & teens w/COVID-19 admitted to the ICU, but cases are increasing in areas w/low vaccination rates.
#Vaccination
of eligible people is critical to prevent
#COVID19
:
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A new study shows continued large declines in vaccine-type HPV infections among females aged 14 to 24 years, demonstrating the high effectiveness of
#HPV
#vaccination
since its introduction in the US in 2006. Read the report
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A new CDC study finds that while the Delta variant surged in Los Angeles, COVID-19 vaccines continued to prevent COVID-19-related infections, hospitalizations, ICU stays, or deaths from COVID-19. Get a COVID-19 vaccine to help protect yourself & others:
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New CDC study:
#rotavirus
#vaccination
has dramatically reduced U.S. rotavirus cases and reduced the length of the season. These benefits have been sustained over 11 years.
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New CDC MMWR describes an increase in emergency department visits during the recent heat wave in the Pacific Northwest. Heat-related illnesses and deaths are preventable. Stay cool and stay hydrated this summer. More:
#ExtremeHeat
#ClimateChange
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New CDC MMWR finds increased risk for post-COVID conditions in children & teens seeking medical care. Although most are rare, it’s important to be aware and seek care if needed. Vaccinating kids 6 mos.+ can help protect them against post-COVID conditions
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The new study highlights that adolescents & young adults have struggled more than previously understood during the
#COVID19
pandemic, which may be increasing anxiety & stress due to disruptions in daily life & concerns about social isolation & changes in peer interactions.
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CDC MMWR: After 3 years of no cases, cholera reappeared in Haiti and the number of people infected rapidly increased starting in Oct. Prompt water treatment, vaccination campaigns, and rapidly identifying cases are important to limit the spread. More:
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New MMWR report about Singapore’s response to first 100 patients with COVID-19 shows that using multiple strategies to detect and contain the virus can help quickly find cases and reduce the spread of the disease.
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New CDC study shows
#COVID
-19 vaccines continue to strongly protect against hospitalization. Vaccine effectiveness against mild or moderate infections may wane over time. Get
#vaccinated
to protect from severe disease. Report:
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A new CDC MMWR report shows that when COVID-19 cases increase and ICU beds fill up, excess deaths from all causes occur in the next few weeks. Vaccination and other prevention measures are key to preventing big increases in COVID-19 cases. Learn more:
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A cluster of carbapenemase-producing carbapenem-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa detected in two patients was linked to one sink in an intensive care unit in Idaho. Control measures included discontinuing room use pending sink drain biofilm disinfection.
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It's U.S. Antibiotic Awareness Week! Public Health Heroes are working to raise awareness about antibiotic resistance and the importance of appropriate antibiotic prescribing and use.
#PHHeroes
#PHNerd
#AntibioticAwarenessWeek
#AntibioticResistance
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A new MMWR report found that suicide rates declined among some groups between 2018 and 2019. A comprehensive approach to prevent suicides is needed. Learn more:
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From late June to mid-August, there was a 10x increase in the rate of hospitalizations among children ages 0-4 with
#COVID19
while the
#Delta
variant was widely circulating. It is critical for children to
#maskup
and get
#vaccinated
if eligible. Learn more
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Fentanyl involved in more than 50% of
#opioid
overdose deaths in 10 states, July–Dec 2016.
@CDCInjury
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#VisualAbstract
: If your middle or high school
#student
is not getting enough
#sleep
, they are not alone!
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A new CDC report marks the 40th anniversary of the first HIV-related CDC MMWR. Read the full report looking at HIV in the U.S. over the past 38 years:
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New, free CE from MMWR & Medscape. Clinicians: the latest meningococcal vaccine recommendations have been published and summarize all ACIP recommendations for use of
#MeningococcalVaccines
in the U.S. Earn CE here:
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Tobacco kills an estimated 6 million persons worldwide. World No
#Tobacco
Day is May 31.
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A new MMWR shows updated COVID-19 vaccines helped protect against hospitalization, ICU admission, and death in adults, including those with weakened immune systems. Learn more:
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New, free CE from MMWR & Medscape. Adults with disabilities reported frequent
#mentaldistress
almost 5 times as often as adults without
#disabilities
in 2018. Learn more and earn CE:
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Data from a new CDC MMWR suggest the COVID-19 B.1.617.2 (Delta) variant spreads easily in indoor sports settings & households. Sports participants & staff should get a COVID-19 vaccine and use prevention measures. Learn more:
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#VisualAbstract
: Smoking is down, but almost 38 million Americans still smoke. Read today’s
@CDCMMWR
for more info:
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New MMWR describes how CDC and state public health officials investigated and responded to severe Vibrio vulnificus infections in 2023. Clinicians: Consider V. vulnificus as a possible cause of infected wounds that were exposed to coastal waters.
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Bamboo hand washing stations are being used in Liberia to help combat the spread of
#Ebola
.
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3 reports published in today’s MMWR highlight the importance of prevention measures in schools to protect students and staff AND keep schools open. Follow the thread to learn more ↓
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Youth e-cigarette use surged during 2017-2018. 3.6 million U.S. middle and high school students were current e-cigarette users in 2018. Get the latest data:
#Ecigarette
#VisualAbstract
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Read
@CDCMMWR
report on the first cases of
#2019nCoV
(
#coronavirus
) in the U.S., including a summary of what we know about this outbreak and the public health response.
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New in MMWR: In 2021, about 100 adults aged 65 and older died every day because of a fall. However, falls can be prevented. Learn more:
#STEADI
#FallPrevention
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New, free CE from MMWR & Medscape. Lower use of recommended clinical
#preventive
services during 2018 was associated with lack of health insurance, lower income level, and living in a rural community.
#DiseasePrevention
#PublicHealth
Learn more & earn CE:
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.
@CDCMMWR
published "Pneumocystis Pneumonia --- Los Angeles" on June 5, 1981.
#35YearsOfAIDS
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A new CDC MMWR found cases of lead poisoning in people who used traditional ceramic ware for food and drinks. Some traditional ceramic ware can contain high levels of lead that can cause serious health effects in children and adults. Read more: .
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New, free CE from MMWR & Medscape finds that walking, gardening, and weightlifting are the most common exercises for active adults with
#arthritis
. For arthritis pain relief and management, physical activity is recommended. Learn more and earn CE:
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New report describes a cluster of 23 infants w/ parechovirus central nervous system infections in Tennessee. Clinicians should consider testing for parechovirus in infants w/fever, fuzziness, and poor feeding, including those with normal CSF parameters:
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In a household with 2 monkeypox patients who had been isolating at home for nearly 3 weeks and reported doing routine household cleaning, no objects or surfaces sampled in the household had live virus present, a new CDC MWMR finds:
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New CDC MMWR finds Delta variant causes vaccine breakthrough infections. Jurisdictions might consider expanded prevention strategies, including masking in indoor public areas, particularly for large public gatherings that include travelers from many areas.
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New MMWR report shows progress towards
#physicalactivity
since the first Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans!
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MMWR & Medscape have a new, free CE about emergency department visits and hospitalizations for falls & other nonfatal injuries among older adults. Earn CE here:
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