Teachers and School Staff: Start the school year off strong this back-to-school season! Remember, 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. https://bit.ly/3o2tGgu
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- Atlanta, GA
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- Government Agency
- Founded
- 1946
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- Public Health
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1600 Clifton Rd.
Atlanta, GA 30333, US
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1600 Clifton Rd Ne
Atlanta, GA 30329, US
Employees at Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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Flu activity differed across regions during the Southern Hemisphere’s 2024 flu season, but significant flu illnesses and hospitalizations were widely reported. A flu vaccine can help reduce the severity of flu illness in people who get flu despite being vaccinated. Read full spotlight: https://bit.ly/3MmmbhF
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📢 Attn ALS Researchers: The National ALS Registry’s Annual Meeting begins tomorrow, Sept. 4th! Join us to hear how other professionals in the ALS community work with the Registry. The event is available for all to attend virtually. Register for the free, two-day event: https://bit.ly/3MoOSu7
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📅 Mark your calendars for the first annual #988Day! The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline 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 988Lifeline.org.
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Clinicians: We know that you put your patients’ overall health and safety first. If you prescribe opioids for pain, consider also prescribing naloxone. Naloxone is a lifesaving medication that can reverse an opioid overdose when given in time. On this Overdose Awareness Day, CDC resources can help you promote the benefits of naloxone, reduce stigma associated with its use, and get it in the hands of those who need it most: https://bit.ly/3XchxsO
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Emergency and public health planners: As temperatures rise, so does the risk of heat-related health issues. Be proactive! Use CDC’s Heat & Health Tracker to find out how your county is affected, identify people who are at increased risk, and access helpful resources. Get started here: bit.ly/CDCHeatTracker
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CDC’s National Syndromic Surveillance Program (NSSP) offers near real-time monitoring for public health threats, including heat. Learn more about NSSP’s available tools and work to protect communities. https://bit.ly/4fCO3eQ
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Clinicians: Transgender women are disproportionately affected by HIV and can greatly benefit from PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). A new MMWR & Medscape CME addresses characteristics associated with PrEP use among transgender women. https://bit.ly/3Z5xemW
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New MMWR shows more than 1 in 5 people in this analysis who died from an overdose in 2022 had a reported mental health disorder. When substance use disorders and other mental health disorders occur together, they can increase overdose risk. Expanding efforts like integrated screening and treatment for mental health and substance use disorders (e.g., at emergency departments) can help prevent fatal overdose. Read the full report: https://bit.ly/mm7334a3
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