For people at higher risk for severe COVID illness, “vaccines help prevent bad outcomes from COVID,” says Dr. Georges C. Benjamin of the American Public Health Association. Encourage your community members to get their free updated COVID vaccine at vaccines.gov. #WeCanDoThis
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The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is the United States government's principal agency for protecting the health of all Americans and providing essential human services, especially for those who are least able to help themselves.
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http://www.hhs.gov/
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200 Independence Avenue S.W.
Washington, District of Columbia 20201, US
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200 Independence Ave Sw
Washington, DC 20201, US
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Updates
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Everyone needs physical activity to stay healthy, but it can be hard to incorporate exercise into busy routines. 💪 On National Fitness Day, share these tools and resources with your patients to make it a little easier: health.gov/moveyourway
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Join us and Warrior Canine Connection for a special event discussing the importance of mental health, community wellness, and how the human-animal bond can reduce stress. Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn more about the benefits of therapy dogs, integrating stress reduction techniques tip into your day, and how mindfulness can support mental health. #PuppyCam Tune in on Wednesday, May 8th at 10:30 AM ET on HHS YouTube and X accounts, or on our website here: https://lnkd.in/ecNTGY9J.
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Reducing exposure to ticks is the best defense against Lyme disease. On World Lyme Day, remind your patients how to protect themselves while enjoying the great outdoors this spring. For more tips from the @Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, visit https://lnkd.in/ehGZyBJC.
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Clinicians: A new MMWR found that early death from the five leading causes of death are more common among people living in rural areas than people who live in urban areas. Clinicians and public health professionals can work together to support population-based strategies to reduce these deadly health risks: • Screen patients for high blood pressure • Increase cancer prevention and early detection • Encourage physical activity and healthy eating • Help patients quit smoking • Promote motor vehicle safety • Engage in safer prescribing of opioids for pain Read more here: bit.ly/ss7302a1