#DYK cleaning your hands is the best way to prevent the spread of #Cdiff infection from person to person? Protect yourself and your loved ones. Learn more during #Cdiff AwarenessMonth! bit.ly/3COj90i

#Cdiff InfectionAwareness #BeAntibioticsAware

Some mosquitoes can make you sick if they bite you. After a #hurricane or increased rainfall, you might begin to see more mosquitoes in an area.
Keep them out of your home by installing or repairing screens on windows and doors.

Learn more: bit.ly/33pGOUJ

If you notice a new or unexplained rash or other #monkeypox symptoms, avoid close, skin-to-skin contact with others until you have been checked out by a health care provider. Learn more: bit.ly/3D48eRT

“Using health literacy best practices, such as plain language, culturally appropriate language, message testing, and trusted messengers, is critical to CDC’s mission.' - Dr. Debra Houry

See what other leaders say about importance of #HealthLiteracy : bit.ly/3zeBlzh

Public health officials, scientists, & researchers can use the Environmental Justice Index (EJI) to identify and map areas at risk for health impacts from environmental burden. CDC and @HHSgov will host a webinar on the EJI on Nov 2 at 2 pm ET. Register: bit.ly/3yUUzK9

#Cdiff infection is estimated to contribute to 29,300 deaths in the United States each year. More than 80% of C. diff-related deaths occur in people 65 or older. Learn more during #Cdiff AwarenessMonth: bit.ly/3eOboj3

#Cdiff InfectionAwareness #BeAntibioticsAware

Spread kindness, not germs! To help prevent the spread of respiratory viruses like #COVID19 , you and your family should stay home when feeling sick. Learn more: bit.ly/3bGvO6p

Clinicians: Keep CDC's STI Treatment Guidelines close by with the free STI Treatment (Tx) Guide mobile app. The app offers quick & easy access to streamlined #STI prevention, diagnostic, and treatment recommendations. Download today: bit.ly/3B4ccGV
#STI Treatment CDC STD

Food poisoning is no treat! Learn about food habits that can make you sick during #Halloween and other times: bit.ly/3revEe0

Don’t let ticks ruin the fall fun. Check yourself for ticks after spending time outside.

If you find one attached, remove immediately. CDC's Tick Bite Bot can help: bit.ly/TickBiteBot.

#Flu can be more dangerous for pregnant people due to changes in the immune system, heart, and lungs that occur during pregnancy. If you are pregnant, get a flu shot today to help protect you and your baby after birth from flu. Learn more: bit.ly/3QF0sB7 #FightFlu

Celebrate an #accessible #Halloween ! Keep a path to your house clear of objects and well lit. If you have stairs, giving out candy in front of your home can help everyone get to the Halloween goodies safely!

#DYK ? Data from CDC Tracking Network can be used to prepare for and respond to natural disasters or other public health emergencies. View data related to wildfires, precipitation and flooding, heat vulnerability, and more: bit.ly/TrackingPrepar…

#Parents and caregivers: Infants are at higher risk of severe illness with #RSV . The virus also can be very serious for young children with chronic heart & lung problems or a weakened immune system. Learn more about RSV: bit.ly/2GlAmm9

This week, CDC #FluView reports increasing respiratory illness activity due to increasing flu activity and co-circulation of other respiratory viruses. Read the full report here: bit.ly/2AfIS02

#HCPs : Infants are at higher risk of severe illness with #RSV . The virus also can be very serious for young children with chronic heart & lung problems or a weakened immune system. Learn more about what to look for in your young patients: bit.ly/2GlAmm9

Attending a #Halloween party? If concerned about #monkeypox , consider risk of the event—outdoor events & ones where you are less likely to have skin-to-skin contact are safer. Remember, best to stay home if you are not feeling well. bit.ly/3wRoT7n

Public health professionals: CDC has released a new RSV-NET interactive dashboard. Use this online dashboard to follow trends and comparisons of RSV-associated hospitalizations in different demographic groups and across seasons in the U.S. Learn more: bit.ly/rsv-dashboard