Are you an adult interested in wellness and preventive health? We are going to be sharing a series of questions about a certain vaccine in the thread below. Follow along to learn more! #healthyaging
LISTERIA OUTBREAK: CDC is investigating a Listeria outbreak with several recent illnesses. The source of the outbreak has not yet been identified. Investigators are collecting as much information as possible to solve this outbreak. bit.ly/3XBJ6Zh
This outbreak is different from the one linked to deli meat & cheese and the outbreak linked to enoki mushrooms. If you’re pregnant, 65 or older, or have a weakened immune system:
•Reheat meat/cheese from deli counters to 165°F or until steaming hot
•Cook enoki mushrooms fully
Currently, 11 illnesses have been reported from 10 states: Arkansas, California, Colorado, Michigan, Missouri, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, and Washington. You can see the map if you click on the “Map” button at the bottom of the outbreak webpage.
New data show the #COVID19 variant #XBB.1.5 is projected to make up 40.5% of COVID-19 cases nationally. See thread below for what we currently know and on what you can do to protect yourself.
#COVID19 variant #XBB.1.5 may be more transmissible than other variants, but we don’t know if it causes more severe disease. We’re closely watching this variant to see how well our vaccines & treatments are working against it.
CDC constantly monitors for and reports on current and new COVID-19 variants. As more genetic sequencing data are gathered week to week, today's projections may change. But our advice on protecting yourself from #COVID19 does not.
Starting Jan 5, 2023: Travelers flying to U.S. from China, or who have been in China in the past 10 days & are flying from certain airports, must show a negative #COVID19 test taken within 2 days before #travel to the US or documentation of recovery. bit.ly/3GqnSYU
More info: Because of surge in COVID-19 cases in China + the lack of adequate, transparent sequencing data, incl. critical viral genomic sequence data, the U.S. is taking steps to protect Americans’ public health and be on alert for any potential #COVID19 variants.
Based on lack of available data, incl. limited availability of viral genomic sequencing data to help identify new #COVID19 variants & a limited number of testing/reporting of new cases, it is harder for U.S. public health officials to identify new variants spreading to U.S.
CDC is closely monitoring the recent increase of Ebola Sudan virus cases in Uganda. At this time, there are no confirmed cases of #Ebola related to this outbreak reported in the United States. 🧵⬇️
As part of the U.S.’s efforts to address this outbreak with the international community, CDC & @USAID are working closely with local, national, and international partners to enhance the country’s preparedness and surveillance. @MinofHealthUG
In Uganda, CDC is:
☑️ Supporting @MinofHealthUG’s surveillance efforts to detect/treat #Ebola cases
☑️ Researching how the outbreak began & studying bats (believed to carry Ebola virus)
☑️ Assisting w/ epidemiologic investigation, case recognitions, laboratory capacity
A14a: We offer a suite of digital and downloadable resources to help you promote #COVID19 vaccination for children and teens: bit.ly/33h6W66. #WellnessWed
A14b: For up-to-date information for jurisdictions, healthcare providers, pharmacists, schools, and community partners on #COVID19 vaccination for children visit: bit.ly/310FSXD. #WellnessWed
A14c: Looking for #COVID19 vaccination information to share with those who may have lower health literacy? Check out this resource available in 5 languages: bit.ly/3dNkHf6. #WellnessWed
A3b: There is no evidence that vaccine ingredients or antibodies developed following #COVID19 vaccination will cause any problems with becoming pregnant. #WellnessWed
A3c: There is also no evidence that the #COVID19 vaccine affects puberty. #WellnessWed