Society for Disease Prevention, Inc.

Opioids can relieve severe pain, but they can also carry serious risks when misused.

Common opioids include morphine, codeine, tramadol, oxycodone, and fentanyl. When used as prescribed, they can help in pain management.

But taking them without medical guidance, taking more than prescribed, or combining them with certain substances can increase the risk of dependence, overdose, and death.

Today, let's raise awareness, promote safer use, and encourage people to seek help when they need it.

#OpioidMisusePreventionDay #OpioidAwareness #OverdosePrevention #DrugSafety #PublicHealth #HealthAwareness #SFDP

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Society for Disease Prevention, Inc.

You can test negative for HIV and still have an HIV infection.

An HIV test may not detect an infection immediately after exposure. It requires a specific window period post-exposure to reliably detect the virus.

This period varies depending on the type of test used.

If you've had a recent exposure, don't guess.
Speak with a healthcare provider about when you should test and when a follow-up test may be needed.

Know your status. Know when to test.

#DiseaseReviewSeries #HIV #HIVTesting #HIVAwareness #PublicHealth #HealthEducation #SFDP

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Society for Disease Prevention, Inc.

Did you know that smoking is responsible for up to 80% of lung cancer cases?

Quitting #smoking reduces the risk of lung cancer and other related diseases.

However, it's important to seek early care if you notice symptoms such as a persistent cough, shortness of breath, or unexplained fatigue.

By doing so, potential cases of lung cancer can be identified.

Let’s commit to raising awareness, supporting patients and families, and advocating for regular screenings.

Early detection equals survival. Let’s breathe hope into the fight against lung cancer.

#WorldLungCancerDay #CancerAwareness #EarlyDetection #PublicHealth

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