Dear moms and moms-to-be: Depression doesn’t feel the same for everyone. How often symptoms occur and how intense they may feel can be different for each person.

Talk to your healthcare provider if you think you may be depressed: bit.ly/37wm3ez #maternalMHmatters

May is #MHAM2024 . Reach out to an older friend or loved one and remind them that you: 👀 See them, 👂 Hear them, and 💕 Support them. Mental health awareness is part of healthy aging. bit.ly/448zzh8 #MentalHealthAwareness

Rural and urban counties continue to experience disparities in preventable early deaths, with strokes and unintentional injuries like falls and motor vehicle accidents as the leading causes of death in rural areas. Click to learn more in new MMWR: bit.ly/ss7302a1

HCPs: Counsel postpartum patients about the risks of smoking after pregnancy & offer resources to help them quit. A 2021 survey found that only 3 in 5 women were asked about smoking at their postpartum checkup. Read more: bit.ly/mm7317a2

New CDC report shows emergency department visits for traffic-related pedestrian injuries were more common among people from racial & ethnic minority groups, people between the ages of 15–24, & males. These injuries are preventable. Read the report: bit.ly/mm7317a1

Congratulations to Dr. Amy Kirby, whose work leading CDC Emerging Infections’s National Wastewater Surveillance System (NWSS) has earned her a spot on the TIME 100 Health list!

Find out how Dr. Kirby & CDC use wastewater in public health: bit.ly/3JH6hwX #TIME100HEALTH

Honored to be featured by #TIME100HEALTH along with so many incredible leaders + innovators! @CDCGov is working every day to protect health & improve lives through stronger data, clear & fast communications, and breaking down silos to work as one team. ti.me/3y20qj5

#HepatitisA warenessMonth is a great opportunity to raise awareness about #HepatitisA , #HepatitisB , and #HepatitisC .

Spread the word by using our social media toolkit! Access our resources here: bit.ly/3sCU7KE

In 2022, 817 women died of maternal causes in the United States, compared with 1,205 in 2021 bit.ly/NCHS1049

CDC Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS) officers use their training and expertise to analyze complex problems and make recommendations to prevent disease and promote health.

Learn more about EIS: bit.ly/4aWYc3m
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We observe World Maternal Mental Health Day because #maternalMHmatters . Today, and every day, we must support mothers and ensure they get the mental health care they need during and after pregnancy. bit.ly/37wm3ez

Mental well-being is key for older adults. Don’t let age slow you down. Nurture your connections, join a social group, or consider volunteering to keep feeling active.

If you need mental health support, seeking help is always an option. bit.ly/448zzh8
#MHAM2024

Found an attached tick? CDC’s Tick Bite Bot can help you with tick removal. Bookmark this URL so it’s handy when you need it! bit.ly/TickBiteBot

#LymeDiseaseAwarenessMonth

E. COLI OUTBREAK: If you buy organic walnut halves or pieces from bulk containers in AK, AR, AZ, CA, CO, HI, ID, KS, LA, MT, NE, NM, NV, OR, SD, TX, UT, WA, or WY, check if your store had recalled walnuts.

If you are unsure, it’s safer not to eat them.
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ICYMI: CDC’s new Profiles Explorer data tool is now available!
Profiles Explorer allows you to access 2022 #CDCProfiles data in pre-created tables and maps. Explore nationwide, state, and district data without conducting analyses. Get started: bit.ly/49ZU6qh

Check out the latest data from the NCHS Rapid Surveys System! Round two is live, covering a range of health topics. Learn more at bit.ly/49GY7Q8

Dying early from the 5 leading causes of death when the death could have been prevented is more common among people living in rural areas compared to those living in urban areas.

Together, we can take steps to lower these rates in the future.
MMWR: bit.ly/ss7302a1

Angie P. is a proud member of the LGBTQ+ community. After coming out in her 40s & quitting smoking, she started feeling good about herself. She realized she is still a “really cool chick” without menthol cigarettes.

Get motivated by her story: bit.ly/3UpnhOX
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Parents are a powerful influence in their teens’ lives. Teens experience fewer health risks when their parents know about what’s going on in their lives. Find more information for parents and families.⬇️
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CDC #DiseaseDetectives protect the public’s health by investigating and solving complex public health problems.

Learn about the Epidemic Intelligence Service and the work of disease detectives: bit.ly/4aWYc3m
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