NEW: Today, I released a Surgeon General's Advisory on the epidemic of loneliness and isolation facing our country, the destructive impacts it has on our collective health, and the extraordinary healing power of our relationships. Surgeongeneral.gov/loneliness #Connect2Heal 1/8

The COVID-19 public health emergency will end on May 11, 2023, but many of the #telehealth flexibilities authorized during the #PHE will extend through December 31, 2024. Stay informed here: bit.ly/43Blw32

Today we approved the first respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine, approved for use in the U.S., to prevent lower respiratory tract disease caused by RSV in individuals 60 years and older.

Learn more: fda.gov/news-events/pr…

Before disaster strikes, start building partnerships and developing a plan to enhance language access for people with limited English proficiency. Learn about actions responders can take to communicate effectively with the many communities they serve. bit.ly/3Ngdxmy

Today, I issued another letter to governors before the end of PHE. The PREP Act has helped millions receive access to vaccines and therapeutics during COVID-19 and I intend to amend the PREP Act to extend important protections to keep access to this care. statnews.com/2023/04/14/bid…

This is big, folks. The The White House is supporting next generation—nasal and variant-proof Covid vaccines —and therapies with a $5 billion program washingtonpost.com/health/2023/04… by Dan Diamond
Thanks to the relentless efforts of Ashish K. Jha, MD, MPH and White House COVID-19 Response Team👍

Excited to welcome Ashish K. Jha, MD, MPH Ashish K. Jha, MD, MPH to nychealthy for Commissioner’s Grand Rounds! As we near the end of the PHE we’ll talk learning from the last year, challenges in public health, local-fed partnership, and the way forward for better preparedness and health for all.

Today marks the start of National Public Health Week!

Public health is grounded in the fundamental truth that we are all in this together — that our health is connected. We are strongest when we work together to lift everyone’s well-being. #NPHW

Happy #NationalDoctorsDay to all the doctors and physicians in training who help keep us healthy today and every day.

Are you due for an updated vaccine?
COVID immunity wanes over time. Increase your protection with an updated vaccine.

Find updated vaccines at vaccines.gov.
#WeCanDoThis

I look forward to working with our partners to advocate for the new Public Health Emergency Medical Countermeasures Enterprise Multiyear Budget. The PHEMCE multiyear budget assessment promotes readiness for whatever public health threat we will face next. cbsnews.com/news/biden-adm…

The new 2022-2026 Public Health Emergency Medical Countermeasures Enterprise Multiyear Budget assessment projects $64+ billion in funding to strengthen our nation’s medical countermeasure portfolio for a faster, more effective emergency response. aspr.hhs.gov/newsroom/Pages…

Vaccines or immunizations are not just for children. They're important throughout life! Dr. Peter Marks shares why in this edition of #JustAMinute .

#NIH had the opportunity to host Dr. Ashish Jha, White House COVID-19 Response Team coordinator, on the NIH Bethesda campus. He visited the NIAID News Vaccine Research Center and NIH Clinical Center and heard about neutrophils in autoimmune disorders from an NIAMS postbac.

If you get COVID more than once, you’ll be at higher risk for long COVID.
Get an updated vaccine today for added protection against COVID illness.

Find updated vaccines at vaccines.gov.
#WeCanDoThis

Loved being on with Robin Young on ⁦WBUR⁩ to talk about the end of the public health emergency, vaccines, treatments and where we are 3 years after the pandemic began wbur.org/hereandnow/202…

Boosting your COVID protection is a slam dunk.

Yesterday, Secretary Xavier Becerra attended the Milwaukee Bucks game to encourage fans to get their free COVID vaccine and visit the #WeCanDoThis booth.

Find free vaccines at vaccines.gov.

You can #GetTested for #COVID19 at no cost if you are experiencing symptoms related to COVID-19 or have been exposed to someone with COVID-19. Find a no-cost COVID-19 testing provider: Testinglocator.cdc.gov.

Don’t let COVID illness ruin your spring break plans. Get your updated vaccine and make sure everyone you’re traveling with gets theirs too.
Find updated vaccines at vaccines.gov. #WeCanDoThis #NationalVaccinationDay

For #NationalVaccinationDay , we’re recognizing our #CBRN Vaccine Branch’s investments to address multiple public health threats, as well as the importance of flexible vaccination strategies to protect all populations. To learn more, visit: ow.ly/Ul3u50Njaw9