It’s fall checkup season! Schedule your next doctor appointment, talk to your doctor about recommended vaccines and screenings, and share your family health history. It doesn’t need to happen all at once. Start with just one today.
Grab these emoji stickers as your reminder to make that appointment before the holidays get busy. Screenshot the emojis, then hold down + tap “add sticker” to save!
#StartWithOne #FamilyHealthHistory #CozySeasonCheckIn
*Informed consent is critical to making the health care decisions that are right for you. Consult your health care provider for guidance based on your specific health needs and circumstances.
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Prioritize fiber-rich whole grains. Think oats, brown rice, whole-grain bread, and corn tortillas instead of the refined grain versions. Try reducing the amount of highly processed food and refined carbohydrates you eat, such as white bread, ready-to-eat or packaged breakfast options, flour tortillas, and crackers.
Start with one small change: swap a refined grain for a fiber-rich, whole grain option at your next meal.
Learn more at cdc.gov/nutrition/features/h….
#EatRealFood #HealthyEating #NutritionTips #ChronicDiseasePrevention #CDCHealth #HealthyLiving
Don’t use glutathione injections made with dietary supplement-grade glutathione. CDC is investigating a multistate outbreak associated with compounded injectable glutathione. Ask: Was this product made with ingredients safe for injections? Track the latest outbreak information: cdc.gov/healthcare-associate…
😴 Infant Safe Sleep Tip!
Place your baby on their back for all sleep times such as naps and at night. Learn more about how to create a #SafeSleep area for babies: cdc.gov/sudden-infant-death/…
CDC retweeted
Every patient deserves to be heard. Every potential vaccine injury deserves serious scientific investigation.
Under the leadership of @POTUS and @SecKennedy, HHS is taking new action to strengthen vaccine safety monitoring, improve adverse-event reporting, and expand patient care.
From opening a new @NIH clinic to modernizing federal reporting systems, HHS is working to ensure patients are heard, potential injuries are investigated, and science guides the way forward.
Hurricanes and tropical storms can lead to many health risks. If there’s a storm heading to your area, prepare ahead so you can stay safe. Listen to local authorities about whether you need to evacuate. Visit our website for more information: bit.ly/2Jor8UZ
Most people age 14 and up should aim to keep sodium under 2,300 milligrams a day. Toddlers and children should consume even less.
The bulk of sodium sneaks in through highly processed foods, not the salt shaker. Cooking at home gives you more control.
Start with one small change: swap a highly processed food you eat often with whole, nutrient-dense foods. Think dairy with no added sugars, vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and protein foods (meat, fish, and legumes).
Learn more at cdc.gov/salt/reduce-sodium-i….
#EatRealFood #HealthyEating #NutritionTips #ChronicDiseasePrevention #CDCHealth #HealthyLiving
CDC retweeted
More than 1 in 3 women and more than 1 in 6 men experience sexual or physical violence by an intimate partner during their lifetimes. This is why, during Domestic Violence Awareness Month, HHS is working across teams to invest in proven resources to prevent domestic violence and strengthen families.
@ACFHHS has issued a call for new domestic violence prevention services and is awarding $237 million to local organizations that help prevent family violence, domestic violence, dating violence, and provide critical services to communities across the country.
Meanwhile, the @CDCgov is working to implement these evidence-based violence prevention strategies at both the state and local levels through their Domestic Violence Prevention Enhancements and Leadership Through Alliances (DELTA) program.
Learn more from Assistant Secretary @ACF_Adams and CDCDirector @DrSchwartzCDC:
CDC retweeted
This week, I joined @NIHDirector_Jay, @DrOzCMS, and @DrSchwartzCDC at NIH to open a historic clinic dedicated to studying and caring for patients experiencing health problems following vaccination.
We must listen to patients and families who report vaccine injuries—not dismiss or gaslight them. President Trump and I are building a health system that takes them seriously, follows the evidence, and uses what we learn to make vaccines safer.
This is how we earn back trust in our public health institutions.
Fall is a great time to get moving. Take a walk to see the leaves change, lift something heavy to build strength, and remember just 22 minutes of activity a day can help make a real difference to your health. Start with just one small change today and build over time.
Add these stickers to your collection and celebrate every walk, lift, and active minute. Screenshot the emojis, then hold down + tap “add sticker” to save!
#StartWithOne #GetMoving #ActivePeopleHealthyNation #CozySeasonCheckIn
CDC is aware of and closely monitoring reports of a suspected case of pneumonic plague in the Irkutsk region of Russia that resulted in a death. We are working across the U.S. government to assess developments as additional information becomes available.
While the circumstances of this reported case remain unconfirmed, plague is a serious bacterial disease that is treatable with antibiotics, particularly when recognized and treated early.
Pneumonic plague can spread person-to-person through respiratory droplets during close contact, which is why rapid identification and treatment of infected individuals, and monitoring of potentially exposed individuals, are important public health measures.
At this time, there is no indication of a broader threat to the United States, but CDC and our interagency partners are prepared and will continue to monitor the situation closely.
Although no amount of added sugars is recommended, try to keep added sugars to no more than 10 grams in any one meal. Kids under 11 should not have added sugars.
That's easier when you skip sugary drinks like soda, sports drinks, and energy drinks, and watch out for added sugars in sauces and snacks. Nutrition Facts Labels can help you compare and choose foods that are lower in added sugars.
Start with one small change: swap a sugary drink for water.
Learn more at cdc.gov/healthy-weight-growt….
#EatRealFood #HealthyEating #NutritionTips #ChronicDiseasePrevention #CDCHealth #HealthyLiving
Eating a variety of colorful vegetables and fruits is one of the simplest nutrition upgrades you can make. Aim for a mix of vegetables and fruit at meals. Fresh, frozen, or canned all count! Look for frozen and canned vegetables with no or low sodium. Frozen, dried, or canned fruits with no or very limited added sugars are also good options.
Be sure to wash your hands before and after produce preparation. Thoroughly rinse your produce under running water before eating, even produce labeled as pre-washed.
Start with one small change: add a vegetable or piece of fruit to your next meal.
Learn more at cdc.gov/nutrition/features/h…
#EatRealFood #HealthyEating #NutritionTips #ChronicDiseasePrevention #CDCHealth #HealthyLiving
CDC retweeted
HHS is targeting Lyme disease, alpha-gal syndrome, and other tickborne illnesses. @CDCgov and @NIH awarded nearly $3 million to test new approaches that target ticks where they feed and reproduce.
The goal: fewer ticks, fewer bites and fewer tickborne diseases.
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hhs.gov/press-room/hhs-funds…
New season, new emoji sticker pack! This fall, we’re keeping healthy eating simple. Start by making just one of these healthy choices:
🍂 Choose a high-quality, nutrient-dense protein food for your meal
🍂 Make half your meal fruits and vegetables
🍂 Prepare a whole food snack
🍂 Make a fiber-rich choice
🍂 Swap one sugary drink for water.
You don’t have to overhaul your whole diet today. Just start with one healthy step and build over time.
Save these stickers and use them to celebrate your one small step, whatever it is. Screenshot the emojis, then hold down + tap “add sticker” to save!
#StartWithOne #EatRealFood #CozySeasonCheckIn
#HepatitisB and #HepatitisC can lead to serious liver disease and are major causes of #LiverCancer. The good news? Testing can help catch these infections early—even if you feel healthy. Talk to your health care provider about getting tested. Prevention starts with knowing your status: cdc.gov/hepatitis/about/inde… #LCAM #LiverCancer #LiverCancerAwareness
In northwest Nigeria, fever deaths were occurring without a clear diagnosis—creating a blind spot for health officials. A CDC-trained disease detective helped introduce a novel approach: testing blood samples of those who had died following a fever. Using this approach, investigators uncovered 11 previously undetected Lassa fever infections and one dengue infection, reducing the risk of dangerous diseases spreading within the local communities or reaching the United States. #CrisisToControl
During the UN General Assembly in New York, CDC leadership met with DRC Prime Minister Judith Suminwa to discuss continued Ebola response support, research, and coordination.
#RDCongo #UNGA81 #Ebola
En marge de son séjour à New York, la Première Ministre, Cheffe du Gouvernement, Judith Suminwa Tuluka, s’est entretenue avec la Directrice générale du Centre américain de contrôle et de prévention des maladies (CDC), Dr Erica Schwartz, accompagnée de ses équipes d’Atlanta et du Directeur pays du CDC en RDC, Dr Delayo Zomahoun.
Les échanges ont notamment porté sur :
• la poursuite de l’accompagnement du CDC dans la riposte contre Ebola, tout en maintenant l’attention sur d’autres priorités de santé publique
• la valorisation de l’expertise congolaise acquise dans la gestion des épidémies d’Ebola, notamment contre la souche Bundibugyo
• la nécessité de préserver la recherche scientifique et de renforcer la transparence financière dans la gestion des crises sanitaires
• l’amélioration de la traçabilité des ressources mobilisées par les partenaires internationaux
La Cheffe du Gouvernement a réaffirmé la nécessité d’un appui international mieux coordonné, transparent et pleinement articulé avec les capacités et l’expertise nationales.
