CDC recommends everyone 6 months and older get the 2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccine to protect against severe COVID-19 illness, hospitalization, and death. Read the latest on CDC’s 2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccine recommendation in
@CDCMMWR
:
If your home has flooded and you couldn’t dry it out within 2 days, assume mold growth!
Use this mold cleanup guide to reduce health risks:
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Variant poliovirus can lead to polio outbreaks in under-vaccinated communities. We must increase vaccination coverage for all, according to a global update from
@CDCMMWR
and
@WHO
.
When in doubt, take it out! Remove all porous items such as carpeting, wallpaper, and furniture that have been wet for more than 48 hours and cannot be thoroughly cleaned and dried. They can be a place for mold to grow!
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CDC is implementing public health entry screening to identify and assist air travelers entering the U.S. who might have
#Marburg
symptoms or might have come in contact with the virus that causes Marburg while in Rwanda. Learn more:
Returning home after a flood? Be aware that your house may be contaminated with mold or sewage, which can pose health risks to your family.
Visit our website for important information on safe cleanup, chemical hazards, mold, and more:
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Take care of your mental health after a disaster.
It is natural to experience different and strong emotions. Coping with these feelings and getting help when you need it will help you, your family, and your community.
Disaster Distress Helpline: CALL or TEXT (800)985-5990
If you're returning to a flooded home, be aware that your house may be contaminated with mold or sewage, which can pose health risks to your family.
Use this guide to safely clean flooded areas:
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Preventive health care delivers timely, whole-person care — and means earlier detection and better treatment for serious conditions. We’re joining together to raise awareness and encourage people to access preventive care available with no cost share.
If your home has flooded and you couldn’t dry it out within 2 days, assume mold growth.
Use this mold cleanup guide to reduce health risks:
#Milton
#Helene
Have you lost power? When in doubt, throw it out.
Throw away perishable refrigerated food like meat, seafood, milk, and eggs if the power is out for more than 4 hours. Food will stay safe in refrigerator up to 4 hours if the door stays closed.
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Flooding can lead to mold in your home. This can trigger serious health problems, especially for those with respiratory issues such as asthma, COPD, and other lung diseases.
Take precautions when returning home after a flood to protect your health:
Prevent carbon monoxide poisoning when using a generator.
You can't smell or see carbon monoxide, but if it builds up in your home, it can cause sudden illness and death.
Keep generators outside and at least 20 feet from any window, door, or vent.
More safety tips:
Uninsured Georgia, Tennessee & North Carolina residents impacted by
#Helene
can replace a 30-day supply of certain prescription medications, durable medical equipment, and medical supplies through the Emergency Prescription Assistance Program. (
@FEMA
)
CDC has now confirmed a total of 6 human cases of H5
#birdflu
in California. All cases had work exposure to infected cows and experienced mild symptoms, including eye redness (conjunctivitis). The public risk assessment remains low at this time. Read more:
Stay out of floodwater. Floodwater can contain chemicals, sewage, bacteria, debris, and fallen power lines that put you at risk of disease and injury.
Learn more about staying safe during a
#flood
:
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Remember to stay out of floodwater, and never drive through flooded areas. Even low levels of water can cause you to lose control of your car.
Learn more about staying safe from floodwater:
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Clinicians: In addition to mpox vaccination, educate your patients about practicing safer sex strategies to reduce exposure to mpox, being aware of unexplained rashes on a partner’s body, and avoiding close contact if they or a partner become sick with mpox. More in
@CDCMMWR
:
Floodwater can be dangerous and put you at risk of injuries or diseases. Stay out of floodwater, and don’t drive through flooded areas.
For more information about staying safe from floodwater, visit:
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Collaboration between
@FAO
,
@WHO
,
@WOAH
, and
@CDCgov
strengthens efforts to combat zoonotic disease outbreaks.
The new Coordinated Investigation and Response Operational Tool (CIR OT) will help countries build a multisectoral framework to address these complex health threats.
New in
@CDCMMWR
: CDC’s latest national data on
#ADHD
in adults includes estimates about prevalence, age at diagnosis, and use of medication and telehealth services. Learn more about ADHD in adults: