Can a flu vaccine give you the flu? No, but it can give you added protection against flu’s worst outcomes! Learn more: cdc.gov/RiskLessDoMore #RiskLessDoMore

If you’re sexually active, you and your partner(s) should get tested for STIs, even if you don’t have symptoms. Find testing for #HIV and other STIs: gettested.cdc.gov

Investigational treatments are an option for some patients if all the U.S. FDA-approved treatment options have been exhausted or if there are no current FDA-approved treatments available. Expanded Access is a way to access these investigational treatments. fda.gov/news-events/ex…

#DYK that the dye in permanent makeup and tattoos is considered a #cosmetic and is regulated by the #FDA? Before getting inked, LEARN the facts: fda.gov/cosmetics/cosm… #WhatDoesFDARegulate

As a caregiver, you may be responsible for administering medications or operating a home medical device. Read and follow our tips to avoid a medical mistake. fda.gov/consumers/wome…

Grilling outside #LaborDay? Have clean utensils and platters available keeping meats & vegetables separate. For more outdoor #foodsafety tips: fda.gov/food/buy-store…

We have all experienced grief, whether it's been a result of losing a loved one or other major loss. Understanding grief is crucial when it comes to the journey of healing. Learn more and get resources from CDC: bit.ly/3LPuMZU #GriefAwarenessDay

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…

September kicks off #NatPrep Month but DYK we're technically in hurricane season all the way to Nov. 30? ⛈️ Take a few minutes to make a checklist and see if you have what you'd need on hand if severe weather hit your neighborhood. Lots of ideas here: fda.gov/consumers/cons…

SAVE THE DATE: The U.S. FDA will host a Medical Device Sterilization Town Hall: Sterility Master Files and Effective Use in Premarket Submissions on September 11, 2024. Join us from 1-2 p.m. (ET). Learn more: fda.gov/medical-device…

Help #OlderAdults in your community build healthy habits, like being active and eating healthy. Share our #MyHealthfinder resource for older adults on staying healthy: brnw.ch/21wMiTf #HealthyAgingMonth

Opioid use disorder is a chronic health condition, like diabetes or heart disease, that can be successfully treated. Primary care providers can learn more about prescription medicines for OUD with FDA's Prescribe with Confidence information. fda.gov/drugs/prescrib…

If certain #cancers run in your family, you may have a higher risk of breast and #OvarianCancer risk. Talk to your family about their #cancer history so you can understand—and start managing—your risk. Get started: bit.ly/4cff0Dd

FDA will host a webinar on Oct 10, 2024, 1:00 pm ET to provide an overview of the recently released draft guidance for sodium reduction in foods, as well as a preliminary assessment of progress 2010-2022 fda.gov/food/cfsan-con…

FDA invites applications for the FDA Rare Neurodegenerative Disease Grant Program to help address unmet needs in rare neurodegenerative diseases for children & adults. Apply by Oct. 22. fda.gov/industry/medic…

📢Calling all researchers! OADR-ORWH & partnering NIH ICOs are seeking funding applications for conferences & workshops focused on #AutoimmuneDiseaseResearch. Read here to learn more: bit.ly/3WxKTRU

It’s #NationalPreparednessMonth and the U.S. FDA encourages #MedicalDevice users to take steps now to minimize disruptions later. This month, we’ll be sharing tips to help you prepare for emergencies. Learn more: fda.gov/emergency-prep… #NPM2024

#College women: These 3️⃣ tips can help you safely use medications on campus: 💊Use medications as directed 💊Do not share prescription medicines 💊Store medicines safely Get more tips from FDA Office of Women’s Health: ow.ly/tAbN50TfmQm #PainAwarenessMonth

September is #OvarianCancerAwarenessMonth. Talk with your health care provider if you experience any of these symptoms: ➡️Abnormal vaginal bleeding or discharge ➡️Pain or pressure in the pelvic area ➡️Abdominal or back pain Learn more CDC Cancer: cdc.gov/ovarian-cancer…