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#Autoimmunity is when your immune system attacks your own body. There's no cure—only symptom management. Plot twist: a cancer drug is making people with autoimmunity symptom-free.
Full post from Dr. Yasmin Mohseni 👇:
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🥼 The whole family can get vaccinated together at your family physician's office! You can even get the flu & COVID shot at the same time.
🏥 You can also check out local pharmacies and vaccination clinics in your area: bit.ly/4pwoU9X
The best thing you can do to avoid getting sick before any holiday gatherings is to get your flu & COVID vaccines.
To have #HealthyHolidays, don’t forget to wash your hands often, cover your coughs and sneezes and mask up if you aren't feeling well!
If someone is at higher risk of getting very sick from flu or COVID-19, what are some things they can do ahead of holiday gatherings, before they get sick? #HealthyHolidays
Keep a high-quality, well-fitting mask (like a KN-95 or KF-94) handy. Masks have the greatest impact in higher-risk settings like public transit, airplanes, crowded indoor spaces, or poorly ventilated areas.
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If someone is at higher risk of getting very sick from flu or COVID-19, what are some things they can do ahead of holiday gatherings, before they get sick? #HealthyHolidays
1/ If at higher risk of getting very sick from #flu or #COVID19:
Make sure you are up-to-date with your #vaccines. Peak protection from vaccines takes around 2 weeks to ramp up. Don’t forget to #mask strategically. #HealthyHolidays
If someone is at higher risk of getting very sick from flu or COVID-19, what are some things they can do ahead of holiday gatherings, before they get sick? #HealthyHolidays
#DYK Antiviral treatments for the flu can decrease the risk of severe illness, hospitalization, and death? Hear from @DearPandemic's Chief Science Officer Liz Marnik as she discusses how antivirals work, and learn more at cveep.org/treatments/
Antivirals are an important tool in protecting your health. Watch as Those Nerdy Girls (@DearPandemic) explain how COVID-19 antivirals work, when they’re used, and why early treatment matters.
➡️Folks at high risk for serious complications, like older adults, young children, pregnant people, & those w/ chronic conditions (asthma, diabetes, heart disease, kidney disease, weakened immune systems, etc) especially if treatment starts< 1-2 days of symptoms.#HealthyHolidays
Vaccines are available at pharmacies, doctors' offices, community health centers, and health departments. You can also call or text the NHCOA Resource Center at (202) 658-8664 for help finding a vaccine near you!
Learn more at nhcoa.org/resourcecenter 📲
#HealthyHolidays
Your local health department, your pediatric, obstetric and primary care clinicians can get you the #vaccines you and your family need. And your local pharmacy! Some employers also give vaccines at work!
#HealthyHolidays@CVEEPSocial
Getting your flu & COVID shot is a great way to have #HealthyHolidays.
Before heading in:
🗣️ Nervous or have questions about side effects? Talk to your doctor so you feel confident.
✏️ Bring your insurance, if needed.
💌 Encourage others to get their vaccines, too!