HCPs: Your patient’s family history of cancer can affect their own cancer risk. When they know their risk, they can make a plan to manage it. Talk to your patients about their family health history and if genetic counseling and testing is right for them. Find out more about genetic counseling and testing: https://bit.ly/4eESsNU
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Teachers and school nurses play a crucial role in supporting students with juvenile arthritis. If your students complain of joint pain or stiffness, speak up and share resources with parents/guardians. You can find more information and resources here: https://bit.ly/3zl49ca
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Public Health Professionals: "Find TB Resources" connects you to a global library of online resources, training, and educational materials. The redesigned website offers additional resources, improved search functionality, and the ability to create a list of favorite resources. Explore the Find TB Resources website today: https://bit.ly/3gvYzdQ
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Health care providers: Giving patients advice and support can increase successful smoking cessation. But in 2022, only half of adults who smoked and saw a clinician received advice or assistance to quit. Read more in MMWR: https://bit.ly/mm7329a1
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In 2023, 4.5 million dengue cases were reported in the Americas—a record high. This year, more than 10 million dengue cases have already been reported. What is dengue, how does it spread, and most importantly, how do we control it? Dr. Gabriela Paz-Bailey, chief of CDC’s Dengue Branch, answers those questions on Vox’s Today, Explained podcast. Listen to the podcast here: https://spoti.fi/46maTmD
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Celebrating the 34th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act! Join us in our commitment to accessibility, inclusion, and health equity for people with disabilities, today and every day: https://bit.ly/3D2K74M
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Stay prepared this respiratory virus season. Join experts from CDC, including CDC Director Dr. Mandy Cohen and American Medical Association President Dr Bruce A. Scott as they discuss vaccinations and effective tools to help health care professionals and patients stay safe. Register Now! https://lnkd.in/gvmwwjZZ
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Meet Dr. Naomi Lucchi, a CDC scientist on the frontlines of Kenya’s effort to contain the recent cholera and Rift Valley fever outbreaks. Her work with country and global partners to train laboratory workers and disease detectives is saving lives. Uncover more of her story and journey in public health, from malaria research to pandemic preparedness, in The Lancet ➡️ https://bit.ly/4bWJPLR
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In 2022, an estimated 5 million people in the Americas, including 34,000 children under age 5, had chronic hepatitis B virus infection, a leading cause of liver cancer. Infection is preventable through vaccination in infancy. Learn more from CDC & WHO: https://bit.ly/mm7329a3
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1 in 10 U.S. adults do not get needed social/emotional support, according to CDC’s Chronic Disease Indicators (CDI) web tool. Check to see how your state is doing. Let’s work to improve social connections for better health and well-being: www.cdc.gov/cdi
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