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The 50th anniversary of Roe reminds us of what America’s women lost as a result of the Dobbs decision, and of the importance of HHS’s work to protect and expand women’s access to reproductive health care, including abortion and contraception.
"Abortion, contraception, and other forms of reproductive health care are under attack in our nation like never before because the Supreme Court undermined nearly half a century of precedent protectng women's access to this critical care."
HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra
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Restore your COVID protection in time for the new semester. Updated COVID vaccines protect against both the original COVID virus and Omicron. Find updated vaccines at vaccines.gov. #WeCanDoThis
Photo with text overlay of a smiling college student who is wearing a backpack and holding textbooks, where text reads "Before you head back to campus for a new semester, make sure you are up to date on your COVID vaccines."
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Even if it’s too cold to open your windows wide, add ventilation to your home by opening them just a crack, and turning on your ceiling fans, exhaust fans, HVAC system fan, and/or portable air cleaner. Find resources on COVID safety at covid.gov. #WeCanDoThis
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#DYK: Several treatment options are available for nursing home residents who are diagnosed with #COVID19. Learn from ’s Dr. John Farley, & Dr. Meg Sullivan from about the risks, benefits and common side effects of these treatments.
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Check out the first episode of Conversations w/the CMS CMO Dr. Lee Fleisher! In this episode, hear from Dr. Peter Marks, 's Director of Biologics & Research about the new #COVID19 vaccine, & facts about nursing homes & the long-term care population.
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The Biden-Harris Administration has made expanding access to health insurance and lowering health care costs for America’s families a top priority. See how the #InflationReductionAct is making changes in 2023!
The Biden-Harris Administration 2023 Inflation Reduction Act Key Provisions
Helping 13M Americans save $800/year on ACA Marketplace
$35 cap for a month's supply of insulin on Medciare
Free vacines including shingles and Tdap
Drug companies pay if their price increases faster than inflation
Better Rx prices negotiated by Medicare
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Today, we honor the remarkable life and legacy of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. #MLKDay
Honoring the remarkable life and legacy of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
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The 2023 Marketplace Open Enrollment period ends today! Don’t miss the chance to get the health coverage you need. 4 out of 5 people find a plan for less than $10/mo! See if you qualify and apply today by visiting HealthCare.gov now!
Today's the last day!
Get health care coverage now at HealthCare.gov
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#RSV season occurs every year, and now is the time to take preventive action to keep your child safe. Learn more about Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), what the symptoms are, and how to prevent it by visiting 's website: bit.ly/3Wf7aAp.
Protect your child from RSV
- Avoid close contact with sick people
- Wash your hands often
- Cover your coughs and sneezes
- Avoid touching your face with unwashed hands
- Clean and disinfect surfaces 
- If you're sick, stay home
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Today, HHS announced North Dakota & Alabama to extend #Medicaid & #CHIP coverage for up to 12 months after pregnancy. Now 27 states & D.C. will provide critical & lifesaving postpartum health coverage.
Medicaid and CHIP postpartum coverage extension in North Dakota and Alabama
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