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Vaccine-preventable diseases include: Cervical cancer Cholera Diphtheria Ebola Hep B Influenza Japanese encephalitis Measles Meningitis Mumps Pertussis Pneumonia Polio Rabies Rotavirus Rubella Tetanus Typhoid Varicella Yellow Fever Yes, #VaccinesWork! https://t.co/05BAZ867aO

Getting your child vaccinated against #COVID19 is more important than ever. CDC recommends everyone ages 5 years and older get vaccinated against COVID-19 and everyone ages 12 and older get a booster when eligible. Find a vaccine near you: https://t.co/xbvNiaVJKV. https://t.co/ITJBGP6kt0

Doctors are learning that one of the best ways to reduce unhealthy #inflammation lies not in the medicine cabinet, but in the refrigerator. Following an anti-inflammatory diet could help. https://t.co/qKtSQFDZau #HarvardHealth https://t.co/7g6U38uOYN

Depression doesn't always look how you think it will. Surprising ways depression can show itself in your life: https://t.co/8tNYLlvVXo https://t.co/9LkDMweImq

With the Omicron variant accounting for 99.9% of all COVID-19 cases in the United States, it’s proving even deadlier than the Delta variant. https://t.co/OwqbBkEooX

It is of utmost importance for children to continue to receive the recommended childhood vaccines for other infectious diseases.   #VaccinesWork https://t.co/7168zvaWt6

In Dec. 2021, #COVID19-associated hospitalization among people ages 50-64 yrs. were 44x higher in those who were unvaccinated compared w/ those who had a primary series of COVID-19 vaccines & an additional or booster dose. Get up to date on vaccines. https://t.co/7wLrClQnpd https://t.co/lh9osbRrPn

Research shows certain purified compounds inside ginger root can relax the muscles that tighten your airways. You can eat ginger raw, or you can mix ground ginger root with honey and stir into hot tea. More home remedies to help soothe your cough: https://t.co/B6RmtQ8uyP https://t.co/x0ApzVsZGb

Studies of contestants from the The Biggest Loser found that due to changes in metabolism, people who have lost large amounts of weight have to follow an extremely low-calorie diet in order to maintain the weight loss: https://t.co/aRfIgazPWW #HarvardHealth https://t.co/RuREMxUuUZ

Emily is a senior in high school who's managing her heart conditions and putting her energy into advocacy as an @American_Heart volunteer. "Don't let your conditions or something about you hold you down. Find a way to use it to create a greater impact." https://t.co/aB7eAS2fm4

#Parents: Review the latest updates to the #COVID19 guidance for child care programs to learn the quarantine and isolation recommendations for children who are exposed to or test positive for COVID-19. More: https://t.co/xyXc959VbQ. https://t.co/QTPfYuaVLj

Sometimes, the side of a nail (usually on the big toe) grows into the skin. It can happen at any age, but it’s more common in older folks. What to know: https://t.co/BdCXrXuftv https://t.co/Kz6T9Um9ml

Women who experience severe premenstrual symptoms may have a condition called premenstrual dysphoric disorder. Antidepressants may relieve these symptoms and, depending on the person, can be taken intermittently instead of daily. https://t.co/cTgfAAo25c #HarvardHealth https://t.co/GTD0boRcAs

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Protect your ❤️ in the snow: ❄️ Take breaks when shoveling ❄️ Learn the heart attack signs & don’t wait to call 911 ❄️ Don’t drink alcohol before or right after shoveling ❄️ Ask a doctor before exercising in the cold ❄️ Dress in warm layers & wear a hat ❄️ Know Hands-Only CPR https://t.co/swGPX24eMZ