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Recently, CDC was on the ground in Texas, working closely with federal and state partners to strengthen readiness for the potential public health threat posed by New World screwworm. This engagement allowed CDC to highlight response planning, review preparedness efforts, and strengthen coordination and communication across jurisdictions. To further support preparedness, CDC issued a Health Alert Network (HAN) Health Advisory to inform clinicians, public health authorities, and the public about recent New World screwworm animal cases in Tamaulipas, Mexico, which borders Texas. CDC continues to support state, tribal, and local health officials by providing technical expertise on diagnosis, clinical management, and reporting potential cases of New World screwworm.
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HCPs: Due to recent measles cases, be on alert for patients who have: · febrile rash illness and symptoms consistent with measles (e.g., cough, coryza, or conjunctivitis) · recently traveled abroad or to areas with ongoing measles outbreaks. People 6 months of age or older who will be traveling internationally should be immunized against measles. The decision to vaccinate is a personal one. Individuals should speak to their healthcare provider on the risks and benefits before receiving a vaccine. https://lnkd.in/esPCqHmA
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HCPs: Today is the last day of Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month and Blood Clot Awareness Month, but you can continue to learn about bleeding disorders and blood clots by watching recordings of CDC’s Public Health Webinar Series on Blood Disorders. Watch now: https://bit.ly/3fDwmku
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Healthcare Providers: It's crucial to recognize and understand hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia (HHT), a genetic disorder characterized by abnormal blood vessel formation. People with HHT often experience nosebleeds and may present with telangiectasias—small red or purple spots on the skin. The condition can lead to serious complications, including bleeding in vital organs such as the stomach and brain. Early diagnosis and management are key to improving patient outcomes. 🩸 Find out more about HHT: https://bit.ly/4ie0MFB
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We are streamlining HHS to make our agency more efficient and more effective. We will eliminate an entire alphabet soup of departments, while preserving their core functions by merging them into a new organization called the Administration for a Healthy America or AHA. This overhaul will improve the health of the entire nation — to Make America Healthy Again.
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HCPs: This Blood Clot Awareness Month, take CDC’s Stop the Clot e-learning course to stay up to date on identifying, treating, and managing blood clots and other clotting disorders. Free CE available. https://bit.ly/3BjaG8f
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HCPs: Don’t miss this week's COCA Call on Thursday, March 27th, 2PM ET, where experts will discuss murine typhus, a reemerging flea-borne disease in the United States. Free CE is available. Find the full details and calendar invite: https://bit.ly/4bQxbQj
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CDC’s Drug-Free Communities Support Program is the nation’s leading effort to mobilize communities to prevent youth substance use. Find out how your community can get involved: https://bit.ly/4fByUZM
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Concussion symptoms can affect a student's ability to participate, learn, and perform well in school. Learn how to support students recovering from concussion with these tools for teachers, counselors, parents, and school nurses: https://bit.ly/4ktc2Q4
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