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March 15 is International Long COVID Awareness Day. Long Covid is a multi-systemic disease, damaging organs, neurological, GI, and vascular systems alongside AIDS-like immune dysregulation with research pointing to SARS-CoV-2 viral persistence as the leading cause. In 2023 it was estimated that at least 65 million people worldwide continue to suffer from Long Covid. Despite these horrific reports, there are no approved effective antiviral treatments for Long Covid to stop SARS-CoV-2 viral persistence. https://lnkd.in/dNUvmJi9

March 15 is International Long COVID Awareness Day. Long COVID is an infection-associated chronic condition that remains a serious public health concern as people across the U.S. continue to newly develop symptoms. CDC and other federal agencies are actively working to address the long-term impact of Long COVID by supporting ongoing clinician efforts and partnering with state and local jurisdictions to share information and inform public health action and policy, thus enabling them to better serve their local populations. Read the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) report on these efforts: https://bit.ly/3TDkAZf

There is still a nationwide public health concern regarding falls that occur among elderly people. As part of the Falls Prevention Awareness Week, which will take place from September 23 to 27, the National Council on Aging is organizing a nationwide observance with state coalitions and partners to raise awareness about the importance of preventing falls, reducing the risk of falls, and assisting older adults in living without the fear of falling. Here are some measures that you can take at home to prevent falls 👉 https://ow.ly/40GO50T1rPS

Book Reading Chapter 10. Covid-19 Pandemic: A Third Eye. Diverting all to Covid and neglecting other more important public health issues is poor policy. https://lnkd.in/dEc8JYhc

#FallsPreventionAwarenessMonth may be coming to a close, but this topic is important year-round. Falls among older adults continue to be a national public health concern. See below four key strategies for prevention and help us spread the word by giving this post a share! Find more fall prevention resources here. ⤵️ https://bit.ly/3Xv2XeQ

Falls continue to be a national public health concern. Join us and local and state partners and coalitions September 23-27, 2024 for a nationwide observance to raise awareness of falls prevention to reduce the risk of falls and help older adults live without the fear of falling. Monday's focus is on friends and family. Check out this excellent article on how to prevent falls. https://bit.ly/3QJwwDQ #FallsPrevention @bingocize.com @ncoa.org @communitybraininjury.org #FallsPrevention

Monday, April 1 begins National Public Health Week. Throughout this week, We will be focusing on three health concerns that affect millions of seniors across the country. Today, we focus on fall prevention. 36 million falls are reported among older adults per year. Here is a few tips on how falls can be prevented. #publichealthweek #fallprevention

Today is #GetReadyDay! Check out these fact sheets from the American Public Health Association to learn how to prepare for emergencies: https://lnkd.in/gMxCFiC7

Monday, April 1 begins National Public Health Week. Throughout this week, We will be focusing on three health concerns that affect millions of seniors across the country. Today, we focus on fall prevention. 36 million falls are reported among older adults per year. Here is a few tips on how falls can be prevented. #publichealthweek #fallprevention

Monday, April 1 begins National Public Health Week. Throughout this week, We will be focusing on three health concerns that affect millions of seniors across the country. Today, we focus on fall prevention. 36 million falls are reported among older adults per year. Here is a few tips on how falls can be prevented. #publichealthweek #fallprevention