Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

This fall and winter, here’s what you need to know about the updated COVID-19 vaccine. ➡️ Vaccination is the best protection against COVID-19-related hospitalization and death. Vaccination also reduces your risk of developing Long COVID.   If you have not received a COVID-19 vaccine in the past 2 months, get an updated COVID-19 vaccine to protect yourself this fall and winter. https://bit.ly/3XBO2Q7

Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacterales (CRE) are rare germs that are increasingly being detected in cats and dogs. CREs are urgent public health threats because they are highly resistant to antibiotics and can lead to difficult-to-treat infections. This U.S. Antibiotic Awareness Week, we encourage veterinarians to watch this video from the Minnesota Integrated Food Safety Center of Excellence to learn more about CRE in their practice: https://bit.ly/4fAyLXy

Do you work with young people? A systematic review from the Community Preventive Services Task Force shows community interventions involving coalitions or partnerships can prevent substance use among youth. Find out more: https://bit.ly/3C3Sf82

The first known case of clade I mpox has been confirmed in the U.S. and is related to outbreaks in Central and Eastern Africa. The overall risk of clade I mpox to the U.S. public remains low. CDC’s prevention, vaccination, clinical, infection control, and public health guidance have not changed. We are working to prevent the spread of clade I mpox in the U.S., while continuing to support global efforts to stop the ongoing outbreaks. Get the latest mpox updates and recommendations: www.cdc.gov/mpox

CDC has confirmed the 1st U.S. case of H5 bird flu in a child. The case was found to be presumptive positive by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) through surveillance in the state. The patient had mild symptoms, received flu antivirals, and is recovering. An investigation by CDPH into the child’s possible H5 exposure source is ongoing. See press release for more details: https://bit.ly/3Ol0Zte

From CDC Director Dr. Mandy Cohen: "To all the healthcare workers out there, I urge you to get your COVID shots today. Make it a priority. Make the time. Make a plan, just like your patients. Today more than ever, we need you to protect your health and the health of your patients so we can build a healthier nation for us all." Read more in this CDC Expert Commentary from Dr. Mandy Cohen and Medscape: https://wb.md/40WRoQQ

Healthcare providers: Lymphocytic choriomeningitis (LCM) is a rodent-borne arenavirus that is typically either asymptomatic or causes a mild influenza-like illness, but it can cause serious illness in people who are pregnant or have a weakened immune system. Learn how to recognize, treat, and prevent LCM and earn CE credits. Watch this brand new and jointly accredited training from CDC. https://bit.ly/4fa3iem

Antimicrobial resistance (AR) is an urgent global public health threat, killing at least 1.27 million people worldwide each year. We all have a role to play in combating AR, and there are actions we all can take to prevent infections from happening in the first place and help slow the spread of AR. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4f4KOfb

Healthcare providers: Learn about emerging issues in blood disorders with free webinars from CDC’s Public Health Webinar Series on Blood Disorders. Find webinars on hemophilia, thalassemia, venous thromboembolism, von Willebrand disease, and hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia: https://bit.ly/3fDwmku

Clinicians: No one wants to miss a holiday gathering or time with family and friends because of flu or COVID. And as clinicians, we always carry the extra weight of needing to be healthy to take care of our patients. This season, protect yourself and your patients. Get your updated COVID vaccines. Read more in this CDC Expert Commentary from Dr. Mandy Cohen and Medscape: https://wb.md/40WRoQQ