This summer, you can help prevent medication overdoses in young children by educating grandparents, great-grandparents, and other caregivers about medication safety. Grandparents often spend more time with their grandkids during the summer, so encourage your patients to put medicines, vitamins, and other supplements up and away where young kids can’t see or reach. Examples include a high cabinet or closet shelf. Encourage them to sweep or vacuum to catch pills that might have fallen on the floor. Share these safety tips: https://bit.ly/3mQn3BD
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Laboratory Professionals: Join the next OneLab Network event to learn how to use CDC’s quality assurance and technical assistance to improve the quality of your newborn screening processes. Attendees may be eligible to receive 1.0 P.A.C.E.® credit. Register now: https://bit.ly/3VMh7ao
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We are excited to announce more than $76M in funding for Public Health AmeriCorps! With the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Public Health AmeriCorps will continue building the capacity of the public health workforce through service, including programs addressing mental health, chronic disease prevention, and public health readiness. Hear more from CDC Director Dr. Mandy Cohen on how AmeriCorps members across the nation provide essential public health services to communities in need. Bit.ly/PHAGrant24 #PublicHealth #Careers #NationalService #Volunteerism
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Are you an U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) employee interested in exploring whether a career in global health is right for you? CDC’s International Experience and Technical Assistance (IETA) training program is accepting applications for its 2024-2025 cohort from June 30 to August 13. To find out more and confirm your eligibility, visit: https://bit.ly/3zT68Vf.
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Clinicians: Recent cases of lead exposure linked to WanaBana Apple Cinnamon puree pouches emphasize the importance of clinicians and state and federal public health officials supporting routine blood lead testing for young children. Educate parents about lead exposure sources. Read the full report in MMWR: https://bit.ly/mm7328a2
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Public Health Professionals: CDC’s Disability and Health Data System (DHDS) can help you raise awareness about health disparities experienced by people with disabilities. Share DHDS data and resources with healthcare providers to help promote inclusive healthcare practices: https://bit.ly/4bzpUCt
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CDC posted a graphic that describes and illustrates the procedures for collecting, storing, and shipping conjunctival specimens for H5 bird flu testing. The flyer can help staff at clinics, hospitals, and public health departments test for H5 bird flu virus using eye swabs. Link to graphic: https://bit.ly/4f7I29y
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Healthcare Providers: New CDC data provide an update on the U.S. burden of seven antimicrobial-resistant pathogens typically found in healthcare settings from 2021-2022. View the recently released fact sheet and use these data to help combat antimicrobial resistance (AR). bit.ly/ARThreats2022
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Neonatal tetanus (NT) is often fatal, but is preventable through maternal vaccination & safe, clean deliveries. NT cases & deaths decreased globally from 2000—2022, but post-pandemic challenges have delayed progress since 2020. Learn more from CDC & WHO: https://bit.ly/mm7328a1
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Protecting children from exposure to lead is important to lifelong good health. Here’s how CDC responded when lead was found in some contaminated applesauce packs in North Carolina in 2023. 🔬 Public health experts in North Carolina first found the source of lead poisoning in children through routine blood lead testing follow-up work prompting a FDA recall. 🧪 CDC’s rapid response helped identify over 500 children w/ elevated lead levels and FDA recalls prevented countless other cases of lead poisoning. 🌱 CDC investments in lead poisoning prevention helped North Carolina identify the source and rapidly alert state and federal officials. Swipe to learn more on how CDC experts work to protect you and your family ➡️ https://bit.ly/mm7328a2