The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has published several studies characterizing antibiotic prescribing during the COVID-19 pandemic in outpatient, nursing home, and hospital settings. Findings from these studies and others inform opportunities to improve antibiotic use. During this COCA Call, clinicians, pharmacists, and public health partners will learn about the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on antibiotic prescribing and strategies for optimizing antibiotic prescribing.
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Parents & caregivers: Get kids 5+ vaccinated against COVID-19. Talk to your children about masking, distancing, & frequent handwashing so they can make choices that keep them safer at school.
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Two kinds of tests are available for COVID-19: viral tests and antibody tests. An antibody test may tell you if you had a past infection with the virus that causes COVID-19. Whether you test positive or negative, always take steps to protect yourself and others.Transcript: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/videos/antibody-test-covid-19/Lab-Antibody-Test-COVID-19-Transcript.pdf
When you visit friends & family who are at higher risk for severe illness from COVID-19, take these important steps. Wear masks. Stay 6 at least feet apart. Meet outside if possible. Wash your hands often. Sanitize all touched surfaces.Transcript: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/videos/visiting-friends-family-higher-risk/Video-transcript-Visiting-friends-family-with-higher-risk-for-severe-illness.pdf
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When you visit friends and family who are at higher risk for severe illness from COVID-19, take these important steps. Wear masks. Stay 6 at least feet apart. Meet outside if possible. Wash your hands often. Sanitize all touched surfaces.
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How to Use COVID Data Tracker
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