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

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.

See COVID Data Tracker: bit.ly/3BOwX9Q #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.

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.

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

A14a: We offer a suite of digital and downloadable resources to help you promote #COVID19 vaccination for children and teens: bit.ly/33h6W66. #WellnessWed

https://twitter.com/MomsRising/status/1471207691888562178

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

A3a: There is no evidence that any vaccines, including #COVID19 vaccines, can cause female or male fertility problems. #WellnessWed

https://twitter.com/MomsRising/status/1471196620482039812

A3b: There is no evidence that vaccine ingredients or antibodies developed following #COVID19 vaccination will cause any problems with becoming pregnant. #WellnessWed

A2a: I am an OB-GYN and I just got my 5-year-old vaccinated. I fully recommend #COVID19 vaccines to everyone who is eligible! #WellnessWed

https://twitter.com/MomsRising/status/1471195617422712838

A2b: The #COVID19 vaccine for children is safe and effective. It has undergone rigorous testing and been authorized by FDA and recommended by CDC for children ages 5 and older. #WellnessWed

A1a: Children can get #COVID19 and are at risk of getting very sick. As of October 2021, more than 8,300 children ages 5-11 have been hospitalized. COVID-19 ranks as one of the top 10 causes of death for children ages 5 through 11 years. #WellnessWed

https://twitter.com/MomsRising/status/1471194603390910470

A1b: Children can also experience both short- and long-term health conditions after getting #COVID19, like multisystem inflammatory syndrome (MIS-C). #WellnessWed

#DYK? Everyone ages 5 years and older is now eligible for a #COVID19 vaccine. Have your family #SleeveUp 💪 for their vaccine as soon as they can and join hundreds of millions of others across the United States in helping to stop the pandemic. More: bit.ly/3CJme0v. Help protect your family by vaccinating everyone who’s eligible against #COVID19 as soon as you can. More: bit.ly/3CJme0v.

3 reports published in today’s @CDCMMWR highlight the importance of prevention measures in schools to protect students and staff AND keep schools open. Follow the thread to learn more ⬇️ A @CDCMMWR report looking at schools in two AZ counties found that schools w/o a mask requirement were 3.5 times more likely to have a #COVID19 outbreak than schools that required masks from the start of the school year. More: bit.ly/MMWR92421.

There’s a lot of information and misinformation about #COVID19 vaccines out there. Let’s bust some myths and learn some facts about COVID-19 vaccines. FACT: VAERS is used to monitor the safety of #COVID19 vaccines, but most health problems reported on VAERS soon after vaccination are not actually caused by the vaccine.

More on VAERS: bit.ly/3gFcDhq.

DYK? Everyone 12 years and older is now eligible to get a #COVID19 vaccine. Have your family #SleeveUp 💪 for their vaccine as soon as they can and join millions of others across the United States in helping to stop the pandemic. More: bit.ly/3uFSUUu. Help protect your family by planning to get everyone who’s eligible vaccinated against COVID-19 as soon as you can. More: bit.ly/3uFSUUu.

Of nearly 7 million doses of J&J/Janssen #COVID19 Vaccine given in the US, a small number of cases of a rare & severe type of blood clot have been reported in people after receiving the vaccine. CDC & @US_FDA recommend a pause as we review data. More: bit.ly/3acYSnz The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) is reviewing the reported J&J/Janssen #COVID19 Vaccine adverse events and determining next steps. Here is what you need to know: bit.ly/3acYSnz

Have questions about how viral vector vaccines protect you against #COVID19?
They teach your body how to recognize the virus that causes COVID-19. If you are exposed to the virus later, your body will know how to fight it off. Learn more: bit.ly/31sDVjD. A viral vector vaccine uses a harmless version of a different virus to deliver information to your body that helps it protect you. The vaccine does not contain the virus that causes #COVID19 and cannot give you COVID-19. Learn more: bit.ly/31sDVjD.

Have questions on how mRNA vaccines protect against #COVID19?

The mRNA in #COVID19 vaccines has information to teach your body how to fight the virus. The vaccine does not contain live virus, so it can’t give you COVID-19. It cannot change your DNA. More: bit.ly/3qAVLM0 mRNA vaccines teach our cells how to make a protein that triggers an immune response to #COVID19 inside our bodies. The immune response makes antibodies that protect us from getting infected if the real virus enters our bodies. More: bit.ly/3qAVLM0.

As of March 1, national forecasts predict that 4,400–12,900 new #COVID19 deaths will be reported during the week ending March 27, bringing the projected total number of deaths to 540,000–564,000. More: bit.ly/CDC_MForecast. As of March 1, national forecasts predict that 166,000–563,000 new #COVID19 cases will likely be reported during the week ending March 27. More: bit.ly/CDC_CForecast.

As of February 22, national forecasts predict that 4,300–12,600 new #COVID19 deaths will be reported during the week ending March 20, bringing the projected total deaths to 526,000–548,000. More: bit.ly/3cKQIl4 As of February 22, national forecasts predict that 142,000–584,000 new #COVID19 cases will likely be reported during the week ending March 20. More: bit.ly/2MRNLIv

New @CDCMMWR shows COVID-19 antigen tests can be fast and inexpensive but sometimes require a second test to confirm the result. Protect others until your test result is confirmed. Learn more: bit.ly/MMWR123120. HCPs: A recent @CDCMMWR found that antigen tests were less accurate than RT-PCR tests in correctly identifying people with #COVID19. Learn more: bit.ly/MMWR123120.

A3: All over the country, health departments and community organizations are making efforts to ensure Hispanic and Latino people have fair access to health. Of course, more are needed, but here are a few examples of their great work #HealthyLatinos A3: State health departments and private industries are working to tailor services for Hispanics, including frontline workers: #HealthyLatinos

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 Are you an adult living with #diabetes?

Breaking: CDC’s recommendation on use of cloth face coverings, especially in areas of significant community-based transmission of #COVID19. Read more: bit.ly/2Ravt42 Recent studies show that a significant portion of individuals with #COVID19 lack symptoms (“asymptomatic”) and that even those who eventually develop symptoms (“pre-symptomatic”) can transmit the virus to others before showing symptoms.