- Rochelle Walensky, MD, MPH
Director, @CDCgov Note: Tweets prior to 1/20/21 were from former CDC directors. Privacy policy: https://t.co/N3OhkbXTAq #publichealth #science #governmentFollowers308KFollowing486Tweets18K - Indeed, it isn’t instant! It takes 2 weeks to become fully vaccinated after receiving your final dose of a #COVID19 vaccine. Mark your calendars 📅 & wear a mask until you’re fully protected. https://t.co/8UqodBSeRUWhen you receive a #COVID19 vaccine, it’s important to know when you are fully vaccinated. It’s not instant. COVID-19 vaccines teach our immune systems how to recognize and fight the virus that causes COVID-19. Learn more: https://t.co/FJMon7WlFO. https://t.co/Cr5i9wcfRb
2443115 - Juneteenth honors the end of slavery in the US & emphasizes the march towards justice. As we reflect on history & lived experience, I affirm CDC’s commitment to this work. Racism is a public health threat. Together, we can confront these barriers & commit to changing our nation. https://t.co/LEvsSnzjhXHappening Now: President Biden signs the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act into law. https://t.co/5N5o66wTkG1224133
- This week we celebrate 10 years of @CDCgov’s National Public Health Institute (#NPHI) program. I am grateful for the contributions from CDC & partners in strengthening public health systems & creating sustainable homes for public health around the world. https://t.co/cXvm5wv3yw https://t.co/Eizuo4UTDc
3929 - National #HIVTestingDay is 6/27. Share with friends & loved ones what knowing your #HIV status means to you. Your words can empower others to get tested, know their status, and prevention & treatment options. Learn about HIV self-tests: https://t.co/jgrs5hgTgx #StopHIVTogether https://t.co/tFR5uXKM1F
11320 - Vaccination is our ticket OUT of this pandemic. To anyone eligible, but not yet vaccinated, know that getting vaccinated is the key tool to stopping the spread of #COVID19. https://t.co/6cS0N0fHxkCDC is tracking a new variant of the virus that causes #COVID19 called Delta, or B.1.617.2. There is evidence that this variant spreads easily from person to person. Get vaccinated as soon as you can to stop the spread of COVID-19. Learn more: https://t.co/wcBec5GD9H. https://t.co/YrCVNpI9ya
2104421K - Dr. Jada Bussey-Jones is passionate about educating all groups — especially people of color disproportionately affected by #COVID19 — to get vaccinated, while acknowledging historical inequities that may contribute to hesitancy. Get the facts at https://t.co/36fDTtAC2O. https://t.co/7Ge5e2PSWr3155118
- Convenient AND close to home! Almost everyone in the US lives within 5 miles of a #COVID19 vaccination site. Here are 3 ways to find a vaccine appt near you: 🔍Search https://t.co/d2PDWIps8o 📱Text your ZIP code to 438829 📞Call 1-800-232-0233 Learn more: https://t.co/d2PDWIps8o. https://t.co/s0tnL1fsz5This National Vaccine Month of Action, help us ensure as many people as possible receive at least one #COVID19 vaccine dose by July 4th. Learn more at https://t.co/jhJShYAF8f. #WeCanDoThis https://t.co/YwRNtqwTHU
255069 - This is #publichealth in action! Ada, your dedicated work to the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes helped preserve life and culture. Thank you for stepping in and relaying @CDCgov #COVID19 guidance when and where it was needed. 👏 https://t.co/QbCbClqehYCDC health scientist Ada Dieke worked with the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes in Idaho to keep their communities safe from #COVID19. She helped craft messages from community members posted on the tribe’s website, including videos featuring tribal elders. More: https://t.co/YWcN8lfGIO. https://t.co/Nm8IutimLP
162972 - Parents, I can’t stress enough how important it is to talk w/ your teen abt getting vaccinated against #COVID19. If you or your teen have questions, talk to your doctor or pharmacy. Find an appt nearby: Search https://t.co/d2PDWIps8o Text your ZIP to 438829 Call 1-800-232-0233 https://t.co/55MXF7tmJT#Parents: Looking for a #COVID19 vaccine for your 12–15-year-old? Check with your child’s doctor or your local pharmacy to see if they have vaccination appointments. You can also visit https://t.co/U6bZ3HQd3P to find vaccination providers near you: https://t.co/p4fdYarnsK. https://t.co/w6W2u6JPIr
78139325 - Pride Month is an opportunity to celebrate & recognize the history and bravery of the LGBTQ+ community. CDC is committed to addressing public health challenges facing LGBTQ+ youth & adults- continuing the necessary work that began at the Stonewall Inn over 50 years ago. https://t.co/tM4m2kpjJiIt’s healthy to have pride 🏳🌈, and you should be proud of being the happiest and healthiest you. Find healthcare that is authentic to you from @CDCgov: https://t.co/4L11M4GF0u. #PrideMonth #HappyPride https://t.co/dUvnwqaBfn
301589 - Echoing wise words from Dr. Anne Schuchat, “when we don’t invest in public health, everyone is vulnerable.” Updating and maintaining innovation in our #publichealth systems is imperative to responding to current and future health threats. @NYTimes https://t.co/z0hZ6dbQGGDr. Anne Schuchat, the principal deputy director of the @CDCgov, is retiring from the agency after 33 years. She has a message for the American public: “Public service is a privilege. For me, it has also been a joy.” https://t.co/M43NlrDikc3890442
- The effects of #COVID19 cannot be underestimated. This sharp increase in suspected suicide attempts among young girls shakes me to my core. Suicide is preventable. To anyone struggling, you are not alone. Help is free, confidential & available 24/7. https://t.co/Q4JYjVQztJ https://t.co/NB6QQGWzSh https://t.co/tLnX54vvyk
💚 You're not alone. Help is available. 24/7/365 confidential support and treatment options are available to ANYONE struggling with their #MentalHealth 💚 Help yourself & share to help others https://t.co/R40erzMfmO #MentalHealthMonth #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth https://t.co/klpw6rFxEK
18973150 - The progress in #COVID19 response would not be possible without our primary care providers & health systems. Join me tomorrow at 3PM ET for a @WhiteHouse Town Hall for providers. #MonthofAction. Watch live: https://t.co/3YvALXYPkH2445139
- Today, I’m looking forward to answering YOUR questions about #COVID19. I’m excited to be taking over Mrs. Michelle Obama’s Instagram to share the latest on COVID-19 vaccines. Check her Instagram stories to see if your question is answered! https://t.co/2DRZGuxf4J https://t.co/XC998VnNXR
4045179 - Tune in for a @WhiteHouse town hall about primary care providers’ role in the #COVID19 vaccinations program. Join me, Dr. Fauci, @Surgeon_General, @DrNunezSmith46 & @bchoucair46 live on Friday, 6/11 at 3PM ET: https://t.co/0hzHaSBIow7451133
- Dr. Anne Schuchat sees “public service as a privilege.” In reality, at @CDCgov, WE are privileged to be part of her 33-year legacy. Anne, thank you for inspiring generations of public health workers 👏 Working w/ you is among the greatest gifts during my first months at CDC. https://t.co/u7Suzj4yft“Public service can be difficult but is deeply meaningful and joyful” says Dr. Anne Schuchat as she reflects on her 33 years at CDC and is optimistic about a new generation being called to public health service. Read her op-ed @nytimes: https://t.co/rHq1JiLgO31858337
- Have questions about #COVID19 vaccines? I’m excited to be taking over Mrs. Michelle Obama’s Instagram this Friday to answer YOUR questions about COVID-19. Check her stories on Instagram to see if your question is answered! https://t.co/2DRZGuxf4J https://t.co/iezNPs1dYS4356143
- Around the world, women health workers navigate social, cultural, religious, & political contexts to strengthen demand for vaccines against polio & other diseases. The polio program’s new strategy elevates role of women who are central in the fight to #EndPolio. #VaccineEquity https://t.co/P58FmOirQG https://t.co/5K3besUhGN
Women have & continue to play a crucial role advancing the polio vaccination campaigns that have helped achieve a 99.9% polio-free world. Learn how the polio program’s new strategy continues to support women to #EndPolio & move towards #VaccineEquity: https://t.co/UE1nC9YXMF https://t.co/SKmUJ8ZETl
3940 - The polio program’s new strategy to eradicate wild polio integrates vaccination campaigns with other basic health services to reach every child in Afghanistan and Pakistan, the last two remaining endemic countries. #EndPolio https://t.co/zBD2N2Msxc https://t.co/fDiYAKTPV3
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