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    22 Dec 2021

    The Omicron variant spreads more easily than the original virus that causes . Help stop Omicron by using all the tools to protect yourself and others. Learn more: .

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  2. 5 minutes ago

    Learn more about how to protect yourself and others from : .

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  3. 5 minutes ago

    New : transmission was high among household contacts. Prevention strategies, like getting vaccines, isolating if you have COVID-19, and masking at home, are important to reduce risk of transmission in household settings.

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  4. 1 hour ago

    INFANT FORMULA INVESTIGATION: At least 3 babies got sick from Cronobacter and sadly one has died. Do not feed your baby recalled infant formula. Contact your baby’s doctor if your baby has fever AND poor feeding, excessive crying, or very low energy.

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  5. 2 hours ago

    Growing evidence continues to show that vaccination during pregnancy is safe and effective. If you are pregnant, talk to your doctor about the benefits of getting vaccinated against COVID-19. Read more: .

    COVID-19 Vaccines PSA: Pregnancy – Dr. Walters
    The CDC recommends that people who are pregnant, breastfeeding, trying to get pregnant now, or might become pregnant in the future, should get vaccinated against COVID-19.
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  6. 20 hours ago

    cases are decreasing across most of the country. The 7-day average of daily new cases is 75,208, a 37.7% decrease from the previous 7-day period. Get vaccinated as soon as you can & get a booster when you're eligible. More: .

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  7. 22 hours ago

    Parents & Guardians: Getting your child vaccinated against will be similar to getting routine vaccines. Find out what you need to know to support your child before, during, and after the appointment: .

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  8. 23 hours ago

    New describes how the NFL used testing to allow players and staff to shorten the number of days in isolation during the emergence of the Omicron variant. Learn more: .

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  9. Feb 24

    New in : About half of people w/ had a positive antigen test 5–9 days after symptoms or a 1st positive test. During this period, wear masks & avoid close contact w/ people at higher risk for COVID-19, even if ending isolation after 5 days.

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  10. Feb 24

    HCPs: Distinguishing multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) from severe , Kawasaki disease, & toxic shock syndrome can be challenging. Learn about a diagnostic scoring tool to improve timely MIS-C recognition and treatment: .

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  11. Feb 24

    : Attend today’s COCA Call from 2–3 p.m. EST: Updated Guidance for Clinicians on Vaccines. Learn more: .

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  12. Feb 23

    As of February 21, 2022, national forecasts predict 5,400–12,800 new deaths will likely be reported during the week ending March 19. More: .

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  13. Feb 23

    As of February 21, 2022, national forecasts predict 400–6,600 new hospitalizations will likely be reported on March 18. More: .

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  14. Feb 23

    Have questions about getting a booster shot? Learn more with a new COVID-19 video now available in American Sign Language (ASL) on CDC’s YouTube channel. Watch the videos here: .

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  15. Feb 23

    Parents: Vaccinate kids 5 years and older to provide the best protection. Mild side effects after your child gets a vaccine are normal & typically last a few days. However, children who get COVID-19 can get very sick & even be hospitalized. More:

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  16. Feb 23

    : Attend the next COCA Call, Thursday, February 24, from 2–3 p.m. EST. Topic: Updated Guidance for Clinicians on Vaccines. Learn more: .

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    Feb 23

    Subscribe to CDC’s Food Safety Newsletter and check out the newest issue. Read about updates to CDC’s FoodNet Fast Population Survey Tool and get tips and information on active investigations.

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  18. Feb 23

    School leaders: Regular testing helps keep from spreading. See our toolkit for talking points, FAQs, and graphics to help communicate the importance of regular testing at school.

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  19. Feb 23

    Opening the fruits and vegetables you canned last summer? If you have any doubt about a home-canned food, throw it out! Don’t eat canned foods that have a leaky, bulging, or damaged container. Learn more: .

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  20. Feb 22

    As of Feb. 22, 2022, 253.1 million people have received at least one dose of a vaccine. Of those, 215 million are fully vaccinated. More than 93.2 million people have received a COVID-19 booster dose. Find a COVID-19 vaccine near you: .

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  21. Feb 22

    Parents: Children can get infected with the virus that causes and can get very sick. Dr. Ilan Shapiro explains why the COVID-19 vaccine is your child’s best protection.

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