CDC shared a link via Million Hearts.
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Million Hearts: Watch the #CDCGrandRounds live webcast on Tuesday, September 16, at 1pm ET and join the discussion on preventing one million heart attacks and strokes by 2017. Heart attacks and strokes contribute to the almost 800,000 death...s from cardiovascular disease each year. The trauma to families and communities is devastating; the cost to the US economy is nearly $1 billion each day in medical costs and lost productivity. See More
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CDC: Prevention Public Health Grand Rounds - The Public Health Grand Rounds is a monthly series created to further strengthen CDC's common scientific culture and foster discussion and debate on major public health issues. Each session of the Public Health Grand Rounds will focus on key issues and ch…
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#CDCintheField from Rupa: World Health Organization (WHO) epidemiologist Dr. Leon & 2 Guinean doctors work to stop #Ebola at border.
Photo: #CDCintheField from Rupa: World Health Organization (WHO) epidemiologist Dr. Leon & 2 Guinean doctors work to stop #Ebola at border.
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A new CDC study reports that millions of children are not receiving the recommended clinical preventive services. Learn more about which services your child should get each year by age and gender. These screenings can help your children reach their full potential. http://1.usa.gov/1uHaQZE
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Millions of infants, children, and adolescents in the United States did not receive key clinical preventive services, according to a recent CDC report .1 In addition, there are large disparities by demographics, geography, and healthcare coverage and access in the provision of these services. Increa…
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Find out how much #sodium US #kids should eat in an average day: http://1.usa.gov/1rAIKSp. #VitalSigns
Photo: Find out how much #sodium US #kids should eat in an average day: http://1.usa.gov/1rAIKSp. #VitalSigns
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Very grateful to the Paul G. Allen Family Foundation and Vulcan for their transformational $9 million grant to the CDC Foundation in response to the #Ebola epidemic. This grant will help advance the work of CDC and local Ministries of Health to establish sustainable emergency operations centers in Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone. Let’s #TackleEbola together. http://bit.ly/1xPVI1G
Photo: Very grateful to the Paul G. Allen Family Foundation and Vulcan for their transformational $9 million grant to the CDC Foundation in response to the #Ebola epidemic. This grant will help advance the work of CDC and local Ministries of Health to establish sustainable emergency operations centers in Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone. Let’s #TackleEbola together. http://bit.ly/1xPVI1G
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Enterovirus D68 (or EV-D68) is not new – it was first discovered in 1962 in California. This virus can cause mild to severe respiratory illness. From mid-August to September 11, 2014, people in six states have been confirmed by CDC to have EV-D68 infection. Follow these common, good hygiene steps to protect against respiratory illnesses: http://go.usa.gov/VvRV
Photo: Enterovirus D68 (or EV-D68) is not new – it was first discovered in 1962 in California. This virus can cause mild to severe respiratory illness. From mid-August to September 11, 2014, people in six states have been confirmed by CDC to have EV-D68 infection. Follow these common, good hygiene steps to protect against respiratory illnesses: http://go.usa.gov/VvRV
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Congratulations to University of California, San Francisco Medical School Fellow Kathleen Li and colleagues for winning PCD's 2014 Student Research Paper Contest. Read the winning paper and listen to a podcast interview with Li, available now on our homepage. http://go.usa.gov/m7GT
Photo: Congratulations to University of California, San Francisco Medical School Fellow Kathleen Li and colleagues for winning PCD's 2014 Student Research Paper Contest. Read the winning paper and listen to a podcast interview with Li, available now on our homepage. http://go.usa.gov/m7GT
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“Preventing A Million Heart Attacks and Strokes: A Turning Point for Impact”
Tuesday, September 16 at 1:00pm in EDT
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What do nearly 1 in 6 #children 8-17 years old have in common?
Photo: What do nearly 1 in 6 #children 8-17 years old have in common?
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CDC’s Preventing Chronic Disease (PCD) journal now has a Facebook page. Like their page and help PCD improve the health of the public through chronic disease prevention and education.
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The official Facebook profile for CDC's Preventing Chronic Disease (PCD) journal. For more information about PCD go to www.cdc.gov/pcd.
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#CDCintheField Photo: Training health post staff on infection control for #Ebola in Guinea.
Photo: #CDCintheField Photo: Training health post staff on infection control for #Ebola in Guinea.
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September 10
10 common food types contribute more than 40% of the #sodium eaten by #kids. Most sodium is in the form of salt as part of processed foods. Do you know where the sodium is? http://1.usa.gov/1rAIKSp #VitalSigns
Photo: 10 common food types contribute more than 40% of the #sodium eaten by #kids. Most sodium is in the form of salt as part of processed foods. Do you know where the sodium is? http://1.usa.gov/1rAIKSp #VitalSigns
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CDC shared a link via Million Hearts.
September 10
Million Hearts is approaching its half-way mark. The next CDC Public Health Grand Rounds will discuss a sample of the progress that has been made, along with some of the work that is still needed to reach the goal of preventing one million ...heart attacks and strokes by 2017. Join us Tuesday, September 16 at 1pm ET for the live webcast. Follow @MillionHeartsUS on Twitter and participate in the event using the hashtag #CDCGrandrounds. See More
Public Health Grand Rounds | CDC
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CDC: Prevention Public Health Grand Rounds - The Public Health Grand Rounds is a monthly series created to further strengthen CDC's common scientific culture and foster discussion and debate on major public health issues. Each session of the Public Health Grand Rounds will focus on key issues and ch…
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September 10
While CDC #DiseaseDetective Ben was in Liberia, the #Ebola outbreak rapidly escalated in size and intensity. “It was difficult,” he admits. “The situation evolved incredibly quickly while I was there. The messages we started with—that Ebola... is real, and everyone should be reporting cases to healthcare workers—got lost in lots of fear.” One of the most difficult challenges was how to develop messages to get people to quickly change their behavior. Read his story: http://go.usa.gov/VYtF. See More
Photo: While CDC #DiseaseDetective Ben was in Liberia, the #Ebola outbreak rapidly escalated in size and intensity. “It was difficult,” he admits. “The situation evolved incredibly quickly while I was there. The messages we started with—that Ebola is real, and everyone should be reporting cases to healthcare workers—got lost in lots of fear.” One of the most difficult challenges was how to develop messages to get people to quickly change their behavior. Read his story: http://go.usa.gov/VYtF.
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September 10
9 in 10 US school-aged #children eat too much #sodium. Small changes to lower sodium at every meal can make a big impact: http://1.usa.gov/1rAIKSp. #VitalSigns
Photo: 9 in 10 US school-aged #children eat too much #sodium. Small changes to lower sodium at every meal can make a big impact: http://1.usa.gov/1rAIKSp. #VitalSigns
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CDC shared a link.
September 9
CDC researchers determined that about 43% of sodium eaten by children comes from the 10 foods they eat most often. “If you choose a lower sodium option, chances are that your children will too,” says CDC Principal Deputy Director, Dr. Ileana Arias in the latest #VitalSigns video. Watch this video to find out what can be done to reduce sodium in children’s diets. http://bit.ly/1pMu8rP
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September 9
#CDCintheField Photo: Daily tally sheets are completed after #Ebola contact tracing visit in Guinea.
Photo: #CDCintheField Photo: Daily tally sheets are completed after #Ebola contact tracing visit in Guinea.
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September 9
New #VitalSigns: 9 in 10 US school-aged #children eat too much #sodium. Find out how to help reduce sodium in your child’s diet: http://1.usa.gov/1rAIKSp.
Photo: New #VitalSigns: 9 in 10 US school-aged #children eat too much #sodium. Find out how to help reduce sodium in your child’s diet: http://1.usa.gov/1rAIKSp.
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September 9
When #Ebola began to spread in Liberia, CDC #DiseaseDetective Ben’s background in education and prior Peace Corps experience were much-needed skills. One of his primary objectives in Liberia was to lay the groundwork for a health communicat...ion plan that could be used throughout the country, particularly around safe burial practices and improving healthcare-seeking behavior in resistant communities. Read his story: http://go.usa.gov/VYtF. See More
Photo: When #Ebola began to spread in Liberia, CDC #DiseaseDetective Ben’s background in education and prior Peace Corps experience were much-needed skills. One of his primary objectives in Liberia was to lay the groundwork for a health communication plan that could be used throughout the country, particularly around safe burial practices and improving healthcare-seeking behavior in resistant communities. Read his story: http://go.usa.gov/VYtF.
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September 8
Hospitals in Missouri and Illinois are seeing more children than usual with severe respiratory illness caused by enterovirus D68. Several other states are investigating clusters of children with severe respiratory illnesses as well. Enterov...irus D68 infections were first identified in 1962 and can cause mild to severe illness. The virus likely spreads from person to person, like the common cold. There are no antiviral medications to treat an EV-D68 infection and no vaccine to prevent it. Learn more about EV-D68: http://1.usa.gov/1AsawQ5 See More
Photo: Hospitals in Missouri and Illinois are seeing more children than usual with severe respiratory illness caused by enterovirus D68. Several other states are investigating clusters of children with severe respiratory illnesses as well. Enterovirus D68 infections were first identified in 1962 and can cause mild to severe illness. The virus likely spreads from person to person, like the common cold. There are no antiviral medications to treat an EV-D68 infection and no vaccine to prevent it. Learn more about EV-D68: http://1.usa.gov/1AsawQ5
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September 8
#CDCintheField Photo: Preparing lab samples starts with soaking containers in bleach for disinfection.
Photo: #CDCintheField Photo: Preparing lab samples starts with soaking containers in bleach for disinfection.
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September 8
It's National Preparedness Month! In an emergency, who depends on you? Think about the unique needs of your family when making your emergency plans. Include kids, older adults, medical needs and equipment, and pets in your plan. http://go.usa.gov/V3HA
Photo: It's National Preparedness Month! In an emergency, who depends on you? Think about the unique needs of your family when making your emergency plans. Include kids, older adults, medical needs and equipment, and pets in your plan. http://go.usa.gov/V3HA
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September 5
#CDCintheField Photo: Dr. Frieden is checked for fever on a thermal scanner at Conakry airport.
Photo: #CDCintheField Photo: Dr. Frieden is checked for fever on a thermal scanner at Conakry airport.
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September 5
September 7 is National Grandparents Day! Grandparents play a special role in children's lives. Learn more about how grandparents can support children's health and safety. http://go.usa.gov/ysVk
Photo: September 7 is National Grandparents Day! Grandparents play a special role in children's lives. Learn more about how grandparents can support children's health and safety. http://go.usa.gov/ysVk
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