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Lower your risk from #COVID19 by combining these 5⃣ precautions: 1⃣ Wear a mask 😷 2⃣ Clean your hands👐 3⃣ Keep physical distance 📏 4⃣ Cough/sneeze away into your elbow 💪 5⃣ Open windows as much as possible 🪟 We are #InThisTogether to beat #COVID19 https://t.co/eFRNDXc8Fc

We are all tired of #COVID19, but the pandemic is not over yet. We can slow its spread. #WearAMask, stay at least 6 feet from others, avoid crowds & poorly ventilated spaces, wash your hands often, & get vaccinated when it’s available to you. Learn more: https://t.co/qKkt9oEm7M. https://t.co/iWwliR6sjZ

Poisoning* is a preventable cause of emergency hospital admissions in many countries. In #Thailand🇹🇭, there are more than 1️⃣5️⃣0️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ cases of poisoning each year. Ramathibodi Poison Center in Bangkok – a WHO Collaborating Centre for the Prevention and Control of Poisoning – is on the frontline of the response. The centre advises and assists with the prevention, diagnosis and management of poisoning. #WHOImpact ⠀ Photos by © WHO / Amanda Mustard⠀ ⠀ *Poisoning from consumer products, pharmaceuticals, substances of abuse, environmental chemicals, natural toxins, pesticides & industrial chemicals.

#COVID19 vaccines are one of many tools to help us stop this pandemic. As of February 8, 2021, over 32 million people had received their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine. Of those, almost 10 million people had received both doses & are fully vaccinated. More https://t.co/zYLe3H12re https://t.co/nTmOmtmQYZ

If you sit too much, your brain could look just like that of someone with dementia. Sitting also raises your risk of heart disease, diabetes, stroke, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol, which all play a role in the condition. https://t.co/MT1IYWHSTw https://t.co/74yoHad1Uu

3️⃣ factors that can help you make safe choices when you're in an area of widespread #COVID19 transmission: (1) Location (2) Proximity with others (3) Time you spend there https://t.co/8lAA9M4tOa

Sometimes the best way to solve a problem is to simply stop trying. Think of it in terms of physical exercise: Your body would have a pretty tough time jogging all day without a break, right? Well, your brain needs downtime, too 🧠 . Giving it the rest it needs can pay off in some pretty powerful ways, so every now and then, focus on unfocusing 😜. Learn more at our link in bio. #healthline

Why do some people get very sick from #COVID19 while others do not? Harvard Health Publishing created a resource center to answer your questions about the coronavirus. https://t.co/tljUakvUbQ https://t.co/9IAVO2geoq

We are #InThisTogether to beat #COVID19 Here are 5⃣ tips that help you stay safe to protect yourself and others: 🙌 clean hands 😷 wear a mask 📏 stay distant 🤧 cough, sneeze safely 🪟 open windows as much as possible 👉 https://t.co/k7eMk2yufy https://t.co/RIGoL5izxn

”Black women are 3x more likely to die from pregnancy related complications. As HCPs, we play a vital role in addressing these differences. It begins with valuing each patient, listening, & addressing her concerns.”– Dr. Wanda Barfield Learn more: https://t.co/rlyZ0peS7L #HearHer https://t.co/oD74uoLJNy

Whooping cough can be serious, especially for babies. Two vaccines, DTaP and Tdap, can help prevent #WhoopingCough, as well as provide protection against tetanus and diphtheria. Make sure your family has the best protection possible. https://t.co/JA9YMKxhim https://t.co/xOR1RXIGpg

Two reasons to give dark chocolate for #ValentinesDay—it’s good for heart and vision. @drmoniquetello explores: https://t.co/OSSGCGgSeH https://t.co/nhsGd4afL9

Looking for an extra 1,000 steps right before midnight to win your step competition #PepsiHalftime #SuperBowl https://t.co/o0twrdBdtu

Did you know your cells need zinc to fight off bacteria and viruses? It also helps you heal wounds and aids your senses of smell and taste. Learn more about the important mineral -- and signs you may not be getting enough of it: https://t.co/XcZdcoC8J6 https://t.co/3p8oEHE20C

Your #cholesterol and other factors linked to cardiovascular health may be influenced by the bacteria in your belly: https://t.co/Q30chy0SCN #HarvardHealth https://t.co/ebRgBjKhf7