Got questions about #mpox clade 1❓ Find the essential info in our latest blog post, including the symptoms and how it's transmitted. Read more: ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2024/08/23/mpo…

Eligible children in the United States can receive vaccines against 19 diseases at no cost through the Vaccines for Children (VFC) Program. This Program can help parents get their children caught up on vaccines before returning to school. Learn more: cdc.gov/media/releases…

The Southern Hemisphere’s 2024 #flu season was similar to the 2017‒2019 and 2022‒2023 flu seasons. Across regions there have been significant illnesses & flu-related hospitalizations. A #fluvax can help reduce the severity of flu illness in people who get flu despite being

Today, we granted emergency use authorization for an updated Novavax COVID-19 vaccine that more closely targets currently circulating variants to provide better protection against serious consequences of COVID-19, including hospitalization and death. fda.gov/news-events/pr…

‼️Yes, you can be #depressed in the summer. Some people actually feel depressed every summer, and they may have summer seasonal affective disorder (#SAD). thosenerdygirls.org/can-i-be-depre…

#BreastfeedingAwarenessMonth

📅 Mark your calendars for the first annual #988Day! The @988lifeline is here to support you. No judgment. Just help. No matter what‘s on your mind or when you want to reach out. Connect with someone who is ready to listen and support you. Call or text 988 or chat at

Novavax in the house! 🙌

Those Nerdy Girls honor American workers and are grateful for all their contributions to our lives. Learn about Labor Day here: guides.loc.gov/chronicling-am… #ThoseNerdyGirls #LaborDay #LaborDay2024

Our new #RSV vaccination programme has just started, and will protect thousands of children & older adults. This blog post explains what RSV is and who can get vaccinated - click below for more info: ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2024/07/17/wha…

🌡️Certain #medications can make you more likely to experience heat-related illness. While we can’t control the weather, we can prepare and help more people stay safe. Read more from Daphne Berryhill here: thosenerdygirls.substack.com/p/can-some-med… #StaySafe

📚 The Vaccines for Children (VFC) program offers free vaccines for kids under 19 who are on Medicaid, uninsured, underinsured, or American Indian/Alaskan Native. Find a participating clinic to get started! 🌟 Learn more: vaccinateyourfamily.org/vfc-30/

A #NewHampshire man bitten by a mosquito has tested pos for 3 viruses (Eastern Equine Encephalitis, St. Louis Encephalitis, & W. Nile) & is currently on a ventilator. Another man in NH died of EEE last wk. Prevent bites w/ long sleeves/pants & repellent. cbsnews.com/boston/news/ne…

🚨 The FDA has approved an updated Novavax #COVID19 vaccine for ages 12+! It targets current variants related to JN.1, and boosts protection against severe outcomes. Read more: fda.gov/news-events/pr… 💡 VYF Resource: vaccinateyourfamily.org/questions-abou… #VaxYourFam

Except for a very few exceptions, flu vaccines are recommended for everyone 6 mo & older. Read on for information about what to expect for this year’s flu season, updates about the flu vaccine, when to get the shot & why getting it is so important! 👇 thosenerdygirls.org/q-should-i-get…