New CDC report: Harmful algal blooms in lakes, rivers, & oceans made people sick across the U.S., and kids & teens might be at higher risk of illness.
Keep safe by following water advisories 🪧 and staying out of smelly, scummy, or discolored water. https://t.co/tdQu2AGjaNew CDC report: Harmful algal blooms in lakes, rivers, & oceans made people sick across the U.S., and kids & teens might be at higher risk of illness.
Keep safe by following water advisories 🪧 and staying out of smelly, scummy, or discolored water. https://t.co/tdQu2AGjaQ
SALMONELLA OUTBREAK: 16 people sick in CT, MA, NJ, & NY after eating ground beef. Investigators are working to identify the source of the ground beef. Always cook ground beef to an internal temp of 160°F. More info: https://t.co/pR2db2B6q3
Testing for viruses in a Missouri school district finds respiratory viruses common among students & staff.
Staying up to date with vaccines, handwashing, staying home when sick, & increasing ventilation can help limit spread of infections in schools.
More: https://t.co/F2CiM1Snvj
⛈️ Severe Storm Safety ⛈️
Several rounds of storms will impact the state Wednesday. Remember:
✅ Pay attention to local #MoWx info
✅ Have multiple ways of getting alerts
✅ Know where you will take shelter to stay safe
✅ Find more safety tips at https://t.co/DtwidYOO5O
@Manderville_RD@CBDiekman The sugar in ripe fruit support a healthy gut microbiome. Period. This kind of misinformation can put healthy people at risk. Please stop. @CBDiekman and I have enough to do.
⚠️CDC is currently responding to an outbreak of fungal meningitis. CDC's Tom Chiller explains what to do if someone you know had procedures under epidural anesthesia at River Side Surgical Center or Clinica K-3 in Matamoros, Mexico, between Jan. 1 & May 13 https://t.co/2J3qlssfFR
Health Professionals: Several areas of the United States are experiencing unhealthy air quality due to #wildfire smoke. CDC has released a Health Alert Network (HAN) Health Advisory with guidance to help keep people safe.
Read the full advisory here: https://t.co/unCnErCAqF
⚠️ Current fungal meningitis outbreak: Affects people, including U.S. residents, who had epidural anesthesia in Matamoros, Mexico. Fungal meningitis can be a severe illness. Find out who is at risk and share this post with family and friends:
https://t.co/2J3qlssfFR
CDC issues Health Alert Network (HAN) update on status of fungal meningitis outbreak in U.S. patients who underwent surgical procedures Matamoros, Mexico and highlights interim recommendations for diagnosis and treatment. https://t.co/gFafZ7cdAB
Did you know that when recipes include food safety tips, people are more likely
to follow those steps and cook their foods safely? Baking for #PiDay? Use our recipe as an example. https://t.co/1g6rwt7dVl
A winged insect found on the side of a big-box store has been identified as the rare Jurassic-era giant lacewing. While the insect used to be widespread in eastern North America, this sighting is the first one since the 1950s. https://t.co/ch7o72WMIq
CDC issues Health Alert Network (HAN) health advisory about measles exposure at a large gathering in Kentucky. Clinicians: Be on alert for cases of measles that meet the case definition & recommend MMR vaccine for unvaccinated/not fully vaccinated patients https://t.co/lNXknebRai
CDC issues new Health Alert Network (HAN) health advisory. CDC observed an increase in extensively drug-resistant shigellosis among some populations of adults. See recommendations for diagnosing & managing these infections & steps to keep others healthy: https://t.co/xtJpUPfoAa
LISTERIA OUTBREAK: CDC is investigating a Listeria outbreak with several recent illnesses. The source of the outbreak has not yet been identified. Investigators are collecting as much information as possible to solve this outbreak.
https://t.co/40LepF4318
Interested in how to apply #HealthLiteracy best practices? Visit Health
Literacy Online 💻 , our guide to creating accessible health websites and other digital health information tools: https://t.co/PUlOMaKcDB
CDC issues new Health Alert Network (HAN) health advisory: Outbreak of extensively drug-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa associated with artificial tears.
Read full advisory: https://t.co/xchIlaFH9h
It's cold outside! 🥶❄️ Remember:
🔹 Never use an oven to heat your home.
🔹 Keep anything that can burn at least 3 feet from heat sources like fireplaces, radiators or space heaters.
🔹 Turn space heaters off when leaving the room or going to bed.
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