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Meningococcal bacteria are transmitted via respiratory and throat secretions during prolonged or close contact. Adolescents exhibit the highest rates of carrying and spreading these bacteria. Prophylaxis and vaccination are two strategies to help prevent this disease.  #Stopmeningitis #WorldMeningitisDay 

Considering a #FluVax for your child? >> Here's why you should 👇 A recent study published in the Journal of Clinical Infectious Diseases estimated that flu vaccination led to a 40-48% reduction in children and adolescents needing emergency department or urgent care visits and hospitalizations due to flu infection during the 2022-2023 season. 🏥 While the flu shot does not guarantee the prevention of the flu, it can help those who are vaccinated from getting severe flu. This is especially important for children younger than 5 years old because they are at higher risk of developing serious flu-related complications. For more information, talk with a healthcare provider. #FightFluWV #WVRuralHealth

Today is World Meningitis Day, a reminder of the importance of early detection and prevention. Meningitis can affect anyone, but vaccination and awareness can save lives. Let’s spread the word about the symptoms, treatments, and the power of vaccines to protect our loved ones. Together, we can make a difference! #MBC #Healthcare #WorldMeningitisDay

It's important to note that prevention, especially through vaccination for hepatitis A and B, is a crucial aspect of managing these infections. Additionally, early diagnosis and appropriate medical care can significantly improve outcomes. Always consult with healthcare professionals for accurate diagnosis and personalized treatment plans based on the specific type and stage of hepatitis. #Hepatitis #LiverHealth #HepatitisAwareness #HBV #HCV #HepatitisPrevention #NOhep (Campaign for a world without hepatitis) #LiverDisease #HepatitisTreatment #ViralHepatitis #HealthyLiver #LiverAwareness #GetVaccinated #HepatitisResearch

🌍 On World Hepatitis Day, we emphasize "It's time for action." In 2022, chronic viral hepatitis B and C caused an estimated 1.3 million deaths—3,500 per day, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). By increasing awareness, supporting testing, and advocating for vaccination, we can work towards a world free of hepatitis. Join us in taking action. #TakeActionNow #WorldHepatitisDay #HepatitisAwareness

We are now three generations without witness to the crippling fear and loss created by polio, smallpox and measles. Post-Covid vaccine hesitancy has worsened an already disturbing trend and as a result we are now witnessing the lowest childhood vaccination rates in decades. In this episode I have frank conversations with callers on both sides of the vaccine controversy. Click here to listen today - https://lnkd.in/e_bGy6qw. #healthcare

The learning objectives for this module are to identify key facts about mpox, including how the virus is spread, the signs and symptoms of infection, and public health measures to reduce spread, Mpox vaccination, contraindications and side effects for mpox vaccine. #continouseducation #diseaseawareness

The primary objective of responding to Meningitis outbreak is to control the spread of the disease, minimize morbidity and mortality, and prevent future outbreaks through various measures such as vaccination campaigns early detection, isolation and treatment of cases, Public health education and surveillance to monitor the situation closely

Covid highlighted a complex #publichealth phenomena where the UK public percieve publicised vaccine risks as a being much closer to the risks of the disease they are being advised to vaccinate against, than they actually are. To some extent this reflects media coverage where a single case of adverse reaction gets disproportionate attention compared to the many thousands of people protected by a vaccine. There is an ongoing challenge here for #crisiscommunications and #emergencyplanning on how we proportionately communicate risk. The consequences of not addressing this can be seen in the recent measles outbreak, the whooping cough outbreak below and should be key to future pandemic planning. https://lnkd.in/ekKwTiRE

Today is World Meningitis Day, let’s remember how fast and deadly this disease can strike—but also how vaccines can prevent it. Early action is key, but prevention through vaccination is our best defense. Spread the word, protect lives and defeat meningitis. Let’s fly the meningitis flag. #WorldMeningitisDay, #letsdefeatmeningitis, #VaccinesSaveLives #PreventionFirst.