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HCPs: While Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF)—a potentially fatal tickborne disease—can happen at any time during the year, most cases are reported in the summer.
Learn how to recognize, treat, & prevent RMSF. Free CE: bit.ly/3MXv0iK
#CDCLearning
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. is accepting manuscript submissions for a potential supplemental issue of entitled, “The Impact of Lead Exposure on Children and Adolescents: Current Updates.” The deadline to submit a manuscript is October 30, 2023.
Learn more: bit.ly/3UtSSNb
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Mosquito bites can make you sick!
Prevent mosquito bites when traveling to an area where dengue is common. Find out how: bit.ly/44nmNKL
#Dengue #Mosquitoes #TravelTuesday
Thrilled to meet so many staff this morning on CDC’s campus! The heart of is the people who work here, and I am proud to be part of this team.
Are you in an area affected by #flooding? Turn around, don’t drown! Avoid driving through flooded areas and standing water. As little as six inches of water can cause you to lose control of your car. Learn more: bit.ly/2dM0N8E
#Parents: Two doses of the MMR vaccine are recommended for children by healthcare providers as the best way to protect against measles, mumps, and rubella.
Learn more about the mumps vaccine: bit.ly/4356rpd
#PublicHealth #VaccinesWork
Parents: Many summer programs support youth development and special interest activities like arts, sports, gardening, and robotics.
Find out how these programs help kids continue learning: bit.ly/3qFaSJD
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Pregnant or recently pregnant? Join us for a free webinar this Thursday, July 13 at 1pm ET as we discuss getting the support you need during and after pregnancy and recognizing urgent maternal warning signs. Register here: bit.ly/3pKkuCI #BumpDay #WTEMomHall
We warmly welcome Mandy K. Cohen, MD, MPH, as Director for CDC and Administrator for ATSDR. She is one of the nation’s top health leaders with experience leading large, complex organizations, and a proven track-record protecting Americans’ health & safety. bit.ly/43rsHK8
Parents: Hosting a birthday party? Use chaffing dishes to keep hot foods at 140°F or above and use ice to keep cold foods at 40°F or below.
Learn about other steps to protect guests: bit.ly/3VVjHto #SummerOfFoodSafety
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