Quality sexual health education provides adolescents the knowledge and skills to prevent HIV, STDs, and unintended pregnancy. Learn more about what works for successful school-based #SexEd during #SexEd ForAll Month. bit.ly/3uUSo7B

Health dept. officials and community-based organizations: mark your calendars for our next #EHNexus webinar to discuss heat protection strategies.

Join us to find out how to stay safe in the heat this summer.

Register: bit.ly/4dlKybf

CDC has recommendations for workers who are in close contact with animals, such as chickens and cows, that may be infected with #H5N1 #birdflu . Using appropriate personal protective equipment is recommended to reduce the risk of getting sick. More here: bit.ly/4aLr7qD

CDC confirmed a 3rd H5 bird flu human infection in the U.S. tied to dairy cow outbreaks. While the risk to the general public remains low, people with animal exposures should take precautions:

Read the full press release: bit.ly/4bFacGX

Clinicians, a new CE from MMWR & Medscape shows kindergarten vaccination rates below pre-pandemic levels & vaccination exemptions rising. Encourage timely vaccination before entering kindergarten to prevent potential outbreaks. Earn free CE: bit.ly/4aGBbQY

New MMWR is the first to show the proportion of people with hepatitis C virus in each state who reach key milestones on the path to clearing the virus. Estimates reveal big gaps in #HepC diagnosis, treatment, & prevention: bit.ly/mm7321a4

Only 1 in 4 people experience dengue symptoms. Travelers: Even if you do not feel sick, take steps to prevent mosquito bites for 3 weeks when returning from an area with dengue.

Avoid spreading dengue to mosquitoes, which can spread the virus to people.
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Kylie developed severe #preeclampsia , a life-threatening high blood pressure disorder of pregnancy.

With the help of her strong support system, Kylie and her baby survived. #HearHer story: bit.ly/4bJIqsn #PreeclampsiaAwarenessMonth

Attn: School and district leaders📢
Take the first step toward putting CDC’s school mental health action guide into practice by exploring these new tools during #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth . bit.ly/4a7OwCx #CDCMentalHealth

Tammy W. was “the healthy one” because she ran marathons and ate healthy. She smoked menthol cigarettes, but told herself that menthols were less harmful. She quit smoking after having open heart surgery because of heart disease.

Read her story: bit.ly/426OqYD #CDCTips

New data show that nearly half of pregnancy-related deaths in the U.S. in 2020 occurred 1 week to 1 year after delivery. View new Maternal Mortality Review Committee (MMRC) data here: bit.ly/3WKhuEs
#MaternalHealth

Parents: Your acceptance means the 🌍 to your children. Expressing ❤️ is a simple but effective way to support your #LGBTQIA + child and their mental health. Check out these resources for families: bit.ly/3L1qwqa #MHAM2024 #MentalHealthMatters

Open communication between parents/caregivers and their teens can help strengthen relationships. Find tips on supporting communication between parents/caregivers and their teens. #NationalAdolescentHealthMonth
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#HCPs : Everyone 6 months or older who has an immunocompromising condition needs 1 dose of an updated 2023-24 #COVID19 vaccine. They’re eligible to receive additional doses 2 months after their previous updated dose.

Read CDC’s new Medscape commentary: wb.md/3UQ5qPB

#DYK ? UV rays are strongest from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. during daylight saving time.

Reduce sun exposure by planning your next outdoor activity for the morning, late afternoon, or evening. bit.ly/44KvLTA
#SkinCancerPreventionMonth

CDC and other federal agencies are committed to taking specific actions and working together to achieve no lives lost to #suicide .

Read the 2024 National Strategy for Suicide Prevention and Federal Action Plan: bit.ly/44L4NeI
#MentalHealthMonth
#SuicidePrevention

Healthcare providers: A recent CDC study shows that preventable early deaths from lung cancer are higher in rural areas than in urban areas.

On this #WorldNoTobaccoDay , help people quit smoking to live a healthy, smoke-free life. bit.ly/44SPvoi

NEW #LetsTalkID episode out now! Host Mati Hlatshwayo Davis, MD, MPH, FIDSA discusses #avianinfluenza w/ director of CDC's National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases DrDemetre, epidemiologist Katelyn Jetelina & veterinarian Andrew Bowman, DVM, PhD.

Available wherever you listen to

This #MemorialDay , CDC honors and remembers those who gave their lives in service to our country.

Building connections with young people can help protect their mental health. A sense of belonging can make a big difference. Learn more about youth mental health and the power of connectedness. bit.ly/3o2tGgu
#MentalHealthAwarenessMonth #MentalHealthMatters