HCPs: Join Mandy K. Cohen, MD, MPH and other experts from CDC and AMA on Aug. 6 for a discussion on how to protect your patients and yourselves from #flu, #COVID19, and #RSV this respiratory virus season. Register and submit your questions in advance! bit.ly/RespiratoryVir…

CDC is thrilled to support Team End Polio! Visit Teamendpolio.org and join us in the fight against this devastating, preventable disease so we can #EndPolio.

I’m in Puerto Rico meeting with the CDC team responding to the current dengue outbreak. CDC’s dengue team is working closely with the PR health department and innovating with detection methods, mosquito control, training for clinicians, vaccinations & more!

We visited the Puerto Rico Vector Control Unit to see how CDC and partners are using an integrated approach to mosquito management — including through local education efforts, mosquito monitoring, and insecticide-resistance testing.

This week's update from CDC on avian flu is out: bit.ly/3WNCNEL

For decades, CDC has been working with countries & partners to address Guinea worm disease - providing lab support, developing new diagnostic tests. Check out this article 👇 on the final push to eradicate this disease. Thanks to President Carter for his leadership!

Health care clinicians: tune in tomorrow at 12 EST for a discussion on the upcoming respiratory virus season ⬇️

ICYMI: I visited the CDC team responding to the current dengue outbreak in Puerto Rico last week. CDC’s dengue team is working closely with the PR health department and innovating with detection methods, mosquito control, training for clinicians, vaccinations & more!

It’s back to school for kids in Louisville, KY! CDC is partnering with state & local health officials to get kids up to date with routine vaccinations for the new school year. Check out more about my visit with LouMetroHealth Kentucky Department for Public Health JCPS ⬇️

This week’s update from CDC on avian flu is out: cdc.gov/bird-flu/spotl…

I joined HRSA Administrator Carole Johnson at IROQUOIS HIGH SCHOOL in Louisville, KY to tour a HRSA-funded school-based health center. The clinic provides primary care, vaccines, mental health services + more on campus — helping students stay healthy and in class.

Routine vaccinations are a key tool to protect the health of our kids. Read more on the new CDC report, which finds these vaccines have prevented 1.1 million deaths and saved $540 billion in health care costs over the last 3 decades 👇

👏 👏👏to U.S. FDA for the big step taken to reduce salt in our food. Eating too much salt can raise your blood pressure and increase your risk for heart disease or stroke. Check it out ⬇️

Great day with CDC’s NIOSH teams in Morgantown, WV and Pittsburgh, PA! They are protecting the health of workers by addressing health and safety for miners, fire fighters, health care workers and many more.

Today, we approved and granted emergency use authorization for updated mRNA COVID-19 vaccines (2024-2025 formula) to include a monovalent (single) component that corresponds to the Omicron variant KP.2 strain of SARS-CoV-2. fda.gov/news-events/pr… The mRNA COVID-19 vaccines have

The updated Covid shot is here! CDC recommends everyone 6 months & older get an updated Covid vaccine. Vaccination remains the best protection against severe illness. Make your plan now to get your updated Covid and flu shot!

Glad to be back in North Carolina to pack naloxone kits with the North Carolina Harm Reduction Coalition alongside Josh Stein - a national leader in tackling the opioid crisis. With #IOAD2024 just around the corner, we know #TogetherWeCan #EndOverdose.

Belated fun post! Last week I was the honorary captain of Atlanta Dream as they celebrated CDC and our work to protect health and improve lives. A fantastic game against Indiana Fever, sold-out crowd, nail-biter finish. #DreamTeam

In Milwaukee talking about youth mental and physical health and well-being to prevent absenteeism with Secretary Miguel Cardona at the United Way GMWC. Making sure our kiddos are ready for school will help them succeed in school.

Great to sit down yesterday morning with Mallory Anderson to discuss everything from youth mental health to COVID/flu/rsv vaccines, to West Nile and other mosquito-borne diseases. CDC is working hard to protect health and improve lives in so many areas.