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Living Longer – Aging Well: Championing the Well-Being of Adults 55+ as the Nation’s Leading Voice on Aging Issues

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You can’t control life’s surprises, but you can take steps to protect your health. For adults 50+, staying up to date with vaccination is a key way to help protect against severe respiratory illnesses like flu, COVID-19, RSV, and pneumococcal disease: cveep.org/50plus
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Certain health conditions may put you at greater risk for severe illness from diseases like flu, RSV, pneumococcal disease, and COVID-19. Check out our 50+ digital wellness tool to learn which vaccines can help protect you against serious illness: cveep.org/50plus
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This #RSVAwarenessMonth, learn how expecting moms can take steps to help protect their babies from severe #RSV illness either through maternal vaccination or infant immunization: cveep.org/respiratory-diseas…
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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month! Breast health matters at every age! Stay informed, prioritize screenings, and support one another. Ask your provider about mammograms and the screening schedule that's right for you. #LivingLongerAgingBetter #BlackWomensHealth
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Adults 50 and older are at increased risk of severe illness from the flu. Respiratory illness season is here, and vaccination can help protect you from the worst outcomes. Talk to your healthcare provider and find vaccination locations near you: cveep.org/vaccine-locator
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Measles is highly contagious and can lead to serious complications, especially for young children. Staying up to date on measles vaccination is the best way to protect against severe illness. Learn more about measles, vaccination, and protection here: cveep.org/news/what-to-know-…
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Fall is here... and so is flu season. Vaccines are the best protection against severe respiratory illness, so you can enjoy everything the season has to offer this fall. Learn more about flu vaccination with CVEEP's latest resource: cveep.org/news/flu-101-what-…
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Have you heard of shared clinical decision making but want to learn more about what it means for healthcare providers, patients, and vaccine administration? CVEEP's new white paper explores its challenges and implications. Read more: cveep.org/news/shared-clinic…
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We all know that vaccines protect us from infectious diseases like #COVID19, #Flu, and #RSV among many others, but how do they work? This film from @CVEEPsocial breaks down how vaccines work alongside your immune system to fight viruses or bacteria you may be exposed to in the future. Check it out! cveep.org/news/explainer-vid…
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Can a flu vaccine give you the flu? No. Flu vaccines are inactivated, meaning they contain a killed version of the virus. They help your immune system recognize and fight the virus, but they cannot cause the flu. Learn more: cveep.org/news/understanding… #NIAM #ScienceBehindVaccines
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#DYK?: Nearly all private and public health insurance plans cover recommended vaccines free of cost. Adults without insurance may be able to access vaccines at no cost through patient assistance programs or state health departments. Learn more: bit.ly/3TkYtJb #NIAM
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"There are so many hospitalizations, it's hard for me to pick one from another" In the latest video from @CVEEPSocial, Dr. Alex Bryant discusses the risks of vaccine-preventable diseases and shares her experience caring for many children who have developed severe illness as a result of these infections. cveep.org/news/the-risks-are…
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Vaccines are an important tool for helping protect neuropathy patients from infections that can cause nerve damage, trigger autoimmune conditions, and worsen chronic symptoms. We’re proud to be a new @CVEEPSocial partner to advance education on vaccines and antiviral treatments.
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August is Family Fun Month! The moments we spend together today become the memories we carry for a lifetime. Living Longer – Aging Better 💬 We'd love to hear from you. What's one family tradition that has brought your loved ones together over the years?
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We’re joining @HealthyWomen as a founding member of the newly launched Brain Health Coalition, working to make brain health screening a normal part of midlife care. Learn more: brainhealthcoalition.org #BrainHealthCoalition #Redefining Alzheimer’s
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August is National Immunization Awareness Month, a time to remember that vaccines help protect us from serious diseases. This month, learn about the importance of vaccination, which vaccines are recommended for you, and where to access them. More: cveep.org #NIAM26
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While some cases of flu and COVID-19 may be mild, these viruses can also lead to severe outcomes. Learning about factors that may increase your risk can help you take steps to protect your health. Learn more and take our Quick Risk Check: cveep.org/campaign/am-i-at-r…
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In our latest video, Soren Mais shares how her past experiences with infectious disease shaped her understanding of why the #RisksAreReal. She reflects on how access to vaccination can help prevent the worst outcomes. Learn more: cveep.org/news/the-risks-are…
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Not sure where you can get your recommended vaccines? Our Vaccine Locator makes it easy to find vaccination locations near you. Enter your ZIP code, explore your area, and take the best step to help protect yourself from severe illness. Use the tool: cveep.org/vaccine-locator
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Summer is a time for fun trips, backyard barbecues, and making memories with family and friends. Staying up to date on recommended vaccines can help protect against serious illness, so you can enjoy the season with loved ones. Learn more at cveep.org
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