Dr. Vivek Murthy, U.S. Surgeon GeneralVerified account

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19th & 21st U.S. Surgeon General. Dad, husband, doctor, author. Dedicated to building a healthier, kinder, more connected world.

Washington, DC
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Joined January 2012
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  1. Retweeted
    5 hours ago

    TONIGHT: U.S. Dr. Vivek Murthy joins live to discuss the latest on Covid-19. Watch at 8pm ET on .

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  2. 1 hour ago

    Looking forward to joining on soon – Tune in if you can!

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  3. 2 hours ago

    You can find it here. Be sure to share with your friends and loved ones!

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  4. 2 hours ago

    Stopping misinformation requires all of us. But it’s not always clear how to do it.  That’s why we’ve created the Community Toolkit for Addressing Health Misinformation, providing resources that we can all use to limit the spread of health misinformation

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  5. 7 hours ago

    Thank you,  and , for welcoming us and for your work to support your community through vaccination. 📸: Official White House Photos by Erin Scott

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  6. 7 hours ago

    Yesterday, and I visited the pediatric vaccine clinic at Franklin Sherman Elementary School. The vaccine for children ages 5-11 is an exciting milestone for so many families, and the work to protect kids from COVID-19 is well underway.

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    13 hours ago

    NEW: Surgeon General Vivek Murthy releases a step-by-step toolkit to help people combat misinformation about the COVID-19 vaccines in their own close circles.

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  8. 11 hours ago

    Brock wanted to know if getting the vaccine was the right choice. He had struggled with this decision for months. And his family told him, he couldn’t visit his new nephew unless he was vaccinated. I had the chance to talk through his dilemma.

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    Brock was hesitant about getting vaccinated because he had seen lots of conflicting information and didn’t know what to trust. Dr. Murthy sat down with Brock to answer his questions and have an open conversation about the COVID-19 vaccine.
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  9. 13 hours ago

    We all have the power to shape our information environment, but we must use that power together if we want to build a healthier, kinder, and more connected world. To be part of this effort, check out the full toolkit here:

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  10. 13 hours ago

    The toolkit includes an in-depth explanation of health misinformation, an overview of common types of misinformation, and tips and exercises that can help us talk to our loved ones about health misinformation.

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  11. 13 hours ago

    This Community Toolkit provides specific guidance for anyone who is concerned about the harmful effects of health misinformation. It can be used by health care professionals, teachers, librarians, faith leaders, and anyone who is a trusted member of a community.

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  12. 13 hours ago

    We all have the power to shape our information environment, but we must use that power together if we want to build a healthier, kinder, and more connected world. To be part of this effort, check out the full toolkit here:

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  13. 13 hours ago

    Now, with vaccines available to children as young as 5, it's more important than ever that families have access to accurate, science-based information.

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  14. 13 hours ago

    Health misinformation is spreading fast and far.  This summer, when I released a Surgeon General’s advisory on the urgent threat of health misinformation, I said that we all have a responsibility to limit its spread.

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  15. 13 hours ago

    NEW: Today, I released a Community Toolkit for Addressing Health Misinformation. As Surgeon General, I’ve seen how health misinformation sows confusion and mistrust, harms people’s health, and undermines public health efforts.

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  16. Nov 8

    At a time of primary care clinician shortages, I’m glad to see newly available funds for state programs that align health care workers with underserved areas. This funding will help ensure that clinicians can stay in the communities that need their care.

    . received $100 million in additional funds through the to support State Program grants. Learn more about this and apply today:
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  17. Nov 5

    Even before the pandemic, children and families faced challenges with mental health. As and I write, our task now is not to go back to “normal,” but to respond in new and better ways to the trauma kids have experienced.

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  18. Nov 5

    You can register to join here:

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  19. Nov 5

    I’m really looking forward to speaking with members of New Beginnings Community Church and congregations across the country. We’ll be discussing everything from vaccine questions to mental health challenges during difficult times.

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    Nov 5

    As U.S. cases drop, surgeon general warns COVID has been underestimated before

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