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Dr. Hazel Dean

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Editor-in-Chief of Public Health Reports, official journal of @SurgeonGeneral. Following/followed ≠ endorsement. Tweets prior to 10/28/19 were from NCHHSTP.

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I am excited to announce that I have begun a new role as Editor-in-Chief of Public Health Reports, the official journal of @Surgeon_General and #USPHS! I will continue to use this account to amplify the important work of @CDCgov and innovative research of #PublicHealthReports.
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#DYK men accounted for 81% of new #HIV diagnoses in the US in 2017? Find more data about men with HIV and learn what @CDCGov is doing to #endHIVepidemic: go.usa.gov/xpqeb
Men with HIV in the 50 states and district of columbia

ALT Men with HIV in the 50 states and district of columbia

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#Schools can save money and improve health outcomes for millions of #students. School-based #HIV & #STD prevention can change the lives of youth! Learn more: go.usa.gov/xVhgU
CDC's Adolescent and school health work improves health and saves money.

ALT CDC's Adolescent and school health work improves health and saves money.

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Being infected with both #HIV and latent #TB infection is a major risk factor for developing TB disease. To #TakeOnTB we must reach the hardest hit populations, including people living with HIV. go.usa.gov/xVSPs
1 out of 20 TB patients is also living with HIV. To eliminate tuberculosis, we must reach the hardest hit populations.

ALT 1 out of 20 TB patients is also living with HIV. To eliminate tuberculosis, we must reach the hardest hit populations.

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NEW! The 2018 #TB surveillance report is now out and has the most up-to-date stats on #TB in the US. Find national, state, and local TB data: go.usa.gov/xVSk6
Too many people in our country still suffer from tuberculosis (TB). 9,025 TB cases were reported in the United States in 2018.

ALT Too many people in our country still suffer from tuberculosis (TB). 9,025 TB cases were reported in the United States in 2018.

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One week until #LiverChat19 with @cdchep, @hepbfoundation and @NASTAD! Let’s talk about #hepatitis and #livercancer on Oct 23rd at 3PM EDT!
To commemorate Liver Cancer Awareness Month, please join us for the Liver Chat 19. October 23 at 3pm ET. Hepatitis B and C are leading causes of liver cancer. Let's discuss what can be done.

ALT To commemorate Liver Cancer Awareness Month, please join us for the Liver Chat 19. October 23 at 3pm ET. Hepatitis B and C are leading causes of liver cancer. Let's discuss what can be done.

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The public comment period for recommendations for #hepatitis C screening is open now - Oct 31. To learn more about the peer review, public comment process, and possible changes to #HCV screening for adults and pregnant women visit: go.usa.gov/xVJaV
Doctor holding ipad with the word "hepatitis"

ALT Doctor holding ipad with the word "hepatitis"

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1 in 6 #Latinx people with #HIV are not aware that they have it. The first step of taking charge of your health is to #knowyourstatus! Find a testing site near you: gettested.cdc.gov/
No importa si vive con o sin el VIH. Esatmos en esto Juntos

ALT No importa si vive con o sin el VIH. Esatmos en esto Juntos

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Today is Nat’l #Latinx #AIDS Awareness Day! Latinos represent 18% of the total population of the US, but accounted for 26% of all new #HIV diagnoses in 2016. Although the latest trends show good progress, we all play a role to #endHIV. go.usa.gov/xVu6b
Living with HIV or not, we're fighting this together

ALT Living with HIV or not, we're fighting this together

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#Clinicians: A steady rise in newborn #syphilis cases stresses the urgent need to increase prenatal testing and treatment for #pregnant women. Some women may need to be tested more than once. Read @CDCSTD's recommendations: go.usa.gov/xVMhT #STDreport
Congenital syphilis is surging. Treat women with diagnosed or suspected syphilis right way. Test and treat sex partners to lower the risk of reinfection.

ALT Congenital syphilis is surging. Treat women with diagnosed or suspected syphilis right way. Test and treat sex partners to lower the risk of reinfection.

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Today is #DayoftheGirl – A movement tackling social and #reproductive issues that affect girls. For some #STDS like chlamydia, adolescent girls are at increased risk. Learn how you can support the #health of girls: dayofthegirl.org/
4 teen girls

ALT 4 teen girls

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“Active and ongoing community involvement, both nationally and locally, is critical to Ending the #HIV Epidemic.” -@SecAzar on the $13.5 mil awarded to @NASTAD and state & local health departments to #endHIVepidemic. Announcement: go.usa.gov/xVMhr
The time is now. Ending the HIV epidemic

ALT The time is now. Ending the HIV epidemic

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October 2019 is the 20th Anniversary of #HealthLiteracy Month! #Healthcare providers, @CDCgov has resources to help you learn about what your organization can do to improve health all year: go.usa.gov/xVMSJ
Celebrating 20 years. October is health literacy month. Finding the right words for better health.

ALT Celebrating 20 years. October is health literacy month. Finding the right words for better health.

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#Moms-to-be: DYK? You can have #syphilis and not know it. TALK to your doctor about your risk, get TESTED to protect yourself and your baby, and get TREATMENT if you test positive: go.usa.gov/xVMJz
Protect yourself and your baby from syphilis. Talk Test Treat.

ALT Protect yourself and your baby from syphilis. Talk Test Treat.

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Happening today! Follow @minorityhealth, @HHSPrevention, and @OMH_espanol at 2pm ET for a bilingual Twitter chat on the increasing #health #disparities among #Latinos. Use #HealthyLatinos to participate.
Hispanic heritage month twitter chat. October 9, 2019. 2pm ET

ALT Hispanic heritage month twitter chat. October 9, 2019. 2pm ET

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Just released from @CDCSTD! The latest #STDreport shows newborn #syphilis cases increased by 40% in just one year. This surge goes hand-in-hand with an increase in syphilis in #women. Full report --> go.usa.gov/xVMbK
CDC's state of the union on STDs stresses that we must stop syphilis. Too many babies are needlessly dying.

ALT CDC's state of the union on STDs stresses that we must stop syphilis. Too many babies are needlessly dying.

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One week until Nat’l Latinx #HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (#NLAAD)! To read more about @NLAAD and find resources in English and Spanish visit nlaad.org/
No importa si vive con o sin el vih. Demos la pelea juntos.

ALT No importa si vive con o sin el vih. Demos la pelea juntos.

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Today is #DISDay2019! Disease Intervention Specialists are the unsung heroes of #PublicHealth. They work tirelessly to keep us safe and healthy. Read our formal letter of appreciation from @DrMerminCDC and @CDCSTD's Dr. Bolan: go.usa.gov/xVHPm
National DIS Recognition Day. The First Friday in October. DIS remain the backbone of public health in the United States.

ALT National DIS Recognition Day. The First Friday in October. DIS remain the backbone of public health in the United States.

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Today is #DISDay2019! Take a moment to celebrate Disease Intervention Specialists (DIS) with a thank you note or photo message. Learn more from @NCSD about the importance of DIS and how you can recognize their hard work: bit.ly/2mpMbjO
2019 DIS recognition day

ALT 2019 DIS recognition day

DIS are the backbone of STD prevention

ALT DIS are the backbone of STD prevention

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#Clinicians: Eliminating #TB disease in the US means expanding testing and treatment of latent TB infection. Read @CDC_TB’s information for #clinicians about the 12-dose regimen for treating latent TB: go.usa.gov/xVGAY
Treating latent tuberculosis infection prevents TB disease. Shorter regimens help patients finish treatment.

ALT Treating latent tuberculosis infection prevents TB disease. Shorter regimens help patients finish treatment.

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