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    7 hours ago

    vaccines are safe and effective. Millions of people in the United States have received COVID-19 vaccines under the most intense safety monitoring in U.S. history. Read more:

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  2. 4 hours ago

    Knowing what to do when you see a tornado, or if you're under a tornado watch or warning, can help protect you and your family. Use these steps from to stay safe:

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    Mar 16

    : If your child is sick, keep them home. If they get sick at child care, pick them up. Monitor their symptoms & notify the child care program if your child tests positive for . More on slowing spread of COVID-19 in child care: .

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    9 hours ago

    🍀 The world is truly lucky to have you. No matter what problems you’re dealing with, whether or not you’re thinking about suicide, if you need someone to lean on for emotional support, call the Lifeline .

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  5. 5 hours ago

    Drinking and driving is avoidable 🙅‍♀‍🚗. Here are three ways you can prevent and help keep our roads safe: .

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  6. 7 hours ago

    If you have chronic kidney disease and get , talk to your doctor about monoclonal antibody therapies; they are authorized for high-risk patients and may keep you out of the hospital. Learn more here: .

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    14 hours ago

    Practice . Wear a mask. Do your part to stop the spread of COVID during . Check out more AHRQ patient safety tips and resources:

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  8. 8 hours ago

    Students in healthcare programs: Are you looking for a way to fight ? Register with your state to become a part of the newly expanded vaccination workforce! Learn about new liability protections & programs in your state: .

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    Mar 16

    Did you know monoclonal antibodies can prevent severe illness and hospitalization if given soon after a positive diagnosis? Diane Hanssen, ’s CEO, tells how early treatment with monoclonal antibody therapeutics helped patients at her facility.

    COVID-19 Monoclonal Antibodies: Early Treatment Makes a Difference
    Diane Hanssen, Chief Executive Officer at Palomar Health in North San Diego, encourages the early treatment of COVID-19 patients with monoclonal antibody therapeutics.
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    Mar 16

    New ASPE Report: “Health Disparities by Race and Ethnicity During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Current Evidence and Policy Approaches” – an overview of the pandemic’s stark health disparities and policy steps for improving equity.

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  11. 10 hours ago

    If you have fully recovered from , you may be able to help patients currently fighting the infection by donating . Learn more: .

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  12. 11 hours ago

    It’s normal to feel grief & sadness after the traumatic events in Georgia. If you need to talk, offers counseling, support and resources on ways to cope during this time: .

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    Mar 16

    Prevent getting or spreading by celebrating outdoors, virtually, or with people who live with you. Avoid crowds. Instead, decorate your home or have an outdoor celebration at least 6 ft apart from others. More: .

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    Mar 16

    use disorder during is linked to negative health outcomes including premature birth, stillbirth, and infant death? Talk to your provider about the risks of using while pregnant.

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    Mar 16

    Pesticides are extremely dangerous, and leather shoes or gloves may not offer full protection. If your skin is exposed to a , rinse with running water for 15-20 minutes:

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    Mar 16

    Start planning now for National Child Abuse Prevention Month! has free outreach tools that make it easy to raise awareness.

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  17. Mar 16

    New e-learning program for maternal healthcare providers! OMH’s has added to its free, accredited educational programs for health providers seeking to improve their quality of care through cultural competency. Find it here: .

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    Mar 15

    : Child care programs can safely operate during the pandemic by following prevention steps and slowing the spread: .

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    Mar 16

    Falls are the leading cause of death in the industry. Falls from ladders account for nearly 24% of all deaths from falls in construction. During , use NIOSH resources to make sure you are safely using ladders.

    Infographic on the causes of death from falls
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    Mar 16

    Is your program all it can be? Get tips for developing a telehealth strategy and workflow for your practice. To learn more visit:

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