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Three CDC scientists named as 2018 Service to America Medal Finalists
The Partnership for Public Service has announced its nominees for the 2018 Service to America Medals, known as the "Sammies." CDC has three finalists for these prestigious public health awards that recognize the talents and achievements of federal employees.
Transcript for Vital Signs Teleconference: Vector Borne Diseases
Transcript for Vital Signs Teleconference - Vector Borne Diseases: More than 640,000 cases reported, 2004-2016: Illnesses from tick, mosquito, and flea bites increased from 2004 - 2016
Mosquito Bites: Everyone is at Risk!
Almost everyone in the world has been bitten by a mosquito. Although most kinds of mosquitoes are just nuisance mosquitoes, some kinds of mosquitoes spread viruses that can cause disease.
Illnesses from Mosquito, Tick, and Flea Bites Increasing in the US
Cases triple; better tools needed to fight mosquitoes, ticks, and fleas
CDC Telebriefing: New Vital Signs Report - Vector Borne Diseases
The number of illnesses from tick, mosquito, and flea bites has more than tripled in the US, with over 640,000 cases reported from 2004 through 2016.
Autism prevalence slightly higher in CDC's ADDM Network
About 1 in 59 eight -year-old children in 11 communities across the United States were identified as having autism in 2014, according to a report published today in CDC's Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) Surveillance Summary.
CDC's Tips From Former Smokers: Anti-smoking campaign launches seventh year - Media Advisory
CDC's Tips From Former Smokers campaign resumes for 25 weeks on April 23, 2018.
Boots on the Ground: Reports from CDC's Disease Detectives - Press Release
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will hold its 67th Annual Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS) Conference April 16-19, 2018 in Atlanta.
67th Annual EIS Conference - Media Advisory
CDC's Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS) will host the 67th Annual EIS Conference from April 16-19 in Atlanta. During the event, EIS officers-also known as CDC "disease detectives" -will describe the investigations they conducted over the past year.
Newsroom Category - HIV-AIDS
Digital press kits regarding HIV & AIDS
Transcript for VitalSigns Teleconference: Antibiotic Resistant Germs - Transcript
Transcript of CDC telebriefing
CDC Telebriefing - New Vital Signs Report: Antibiotic Resistant Germs - Media Advisory
221 instances of dangerous antibiotic resistant germs: What can state and local health departments do to protect the public?
Germs with Unusual Antibiotic Resistance Widespread in U.S. - Press Release
Ramped-up CDC strategy helps providers stop spread of new germs, prevents large outbreaks
U.S. drug overdose deaths continue to rise; increase fueled by synthetic opioids - Press Release
An in-depth analysis of 2016 U.S. drug overdose data shows that America's overdose epidemic is spreading geographically and increasing across demographic groups.
World TB Day - Press Release
Latest analysis of tuberculosis trends shows continued decline in the U.S., but progress toward elimination is slowing.
Unique Program Improves Rapid Detection of Deadly Outbreaks in Uganda - Press Release
Between 2010 and 2017, CDC and Ugandan scientists identified 16 outbreaks of viral hemorrhagic fevers (VHFs) in an average of 2.5 days - down from the two-week average detection time over the previous 10 years. The program, the CDC-UVRI Viral Hemorrhagic Fever Surveillance and Laboratory Program, identified five times as many outbreaks between 2010 and 2017 as were documented in the decade before the program began.
High Blood Pressure and High Cholesterol Associated with Noisy Jobs - Press Release
High blood pressure and high cholesterol are more common among workers exposed to loud noise at work according to a CDC study published this month in the American Journal of Industrial Medicine.
Telebriefing Transcript: CDC Update on Outbreak of Yellow Fever in Brazil, Vaccination Recommendations - Transcript
CDC Update on Outbreak of Yellow Fever in Brazil, Vaccination Recommendations
CDC Warns Of Deadly Outbreak of Yellow Fever in Brazil - Media Statement
Travelers to Brazil should get Yellow Fever vaccine
CDC Update on Outbreak of Yellow Fever in Brazil, Vaccination Recommendations - Media Advisory
CDC will host a media teleconference to discuss a deadly outbreak of yellow fever in Brazil described in the March 16 Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.
During binges, U.S. adults have 17 billion drinks a year - Press Release
U.S. adults consumed more than 17 billion binge drinks in 2015, or about 470 binge drinks per binge drinker, according to a first-of-its-kind study released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Statement To The Media From Acting CDC Director RADM Anne Schuchat, MD - Media Statement
Today marks one month since Commander (CDR) Timothy Cunningham was last seen, and we have not given up hope that he will soon be found.
Transcript for VitalSigns Teleconference: Opioid Overdoses Treated in Emergency Departments - Transcript
Transcript for VitalSigns Teleconference, titled "Opioid Overdoses Treated in Emergency Departments"
2018 Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections - Press Release
A new CDC analysis suggests HIV prevention pill is not reaching most Americans who could benefit - especially people of color.
Emergency Department Data Show Rapid Increases in Opioid Overdoses - Press Release
Data from emergency departments (EDs) show that the U.S. opioid overdose epidemic continues to worsen, according to the latest Vital Signs report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
How can health departments respond to the 30% increase in Emergency Department visits for suspected opioid overdoses? - Media Advisory
Emergency Department visits for suspected opioid overdoses increased 30 percent from third quarter 2016 to third quarter 2017 in 16 states that have been hit hard by the opioid overdose epidemic.
CDC releases report to Congress detailing the impact of traumatic brain injury on children, families - Media Advisory
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released a Report to Congress on The Management of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) in Children, detailing the impact a TBI can have on children and their families.
Is the U.S. Export Economy at Risk from Global Infectious Outbreaks? - Press Release
In addition to tragic loss of life, the next global infectious disease outbreak could harm the U.S. export economy and threaten U.S. jobs-even if the disease never reaches our shores.
CDC update on widespread flu activity - Transcript
This is a transcript of the February 9, 2018 CDC teleconference on current U.S. flu activity.
CDC Update on Widespread Flu Activity - Media Advisory
CDC will provide an update on the current flu season.
Investigation of a Salmonella Infection Linked to Rattlesnake Pills - Media Statement
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Kansas Department of Health and Environment have linked one person's Salmonella Oranienburg infection to taking rattlesnake pills.
Children with Congenital Zika Virus Infection Face Serious Challenges as They Age - Press Release
Most children born with microcephaly - small head size for age - and evidence of congenital Zika virus infection face severe health and developmental challenges at ages 19-24 months,...
Seasonal flu death estimate increases worldwide - Press Release
According to new estimates published today, between 291,000 and 646,000 people worldwide die from seasonal influenza-related respiratory illnesses each year, higher than a previous estimate of 250,000 to 500,000 and based on a robust, multinational survey.
Screening for Critical Congenital Heart Disease at Birth Saves Lives - Press Release
Infant deaths from critical congenital heart disease (CCHD) decreased more than 33 percent in eight states that mandated screening for CCHD using a test called pulse oximetry.
HHS/CDC/CMS Update on Public Health Emergencies - Media Advisory
On Monday, December 4, Health and Human Services Acting Secretary Eric Hargan will travel to Atlanta, Georgia, where he will meet with CDC Director Brenda Fitzgerald, M.D., and CMS Administrator Seema Verma to discuss departmental response to ongoing public health emergencies.
Vital Signs Teleconference: HIV Testing Frequency - Transcript
Transcript of teleconference
Frequency of HIV Testing and Time from Infection to Diagnosis Improves - Digital Press Kit
A new CDC Vital Signs report published today finds that HIV is being diagnosed sooner after infection than was previously reported. According to the report, the estimated median time from HIV infection to diagnosis was three years in 2015. CDC previously estimated that, in 2011, the median time from HIV infection to diagnosis was three years and seven months.
Frequency of HIV Testing and Time from Infection to Diagnosis Improve - Press Release
Overall, 85 percent of the estimated 1.1 million people living with HIV in 2014 knew their HIV status. CDC estimates about 40 percent of new HIV infections originate from people who don't know they have HIV.
CDC Telebriefing: New Vital Signs Report How long do people have HIV before it is diagnosed? - Media Advisory
CDC estimates the amount of time that people live with HIV before they receive a diagnosis and examines recent HIV testing behavior among people who are at risk for HIV infection.
Nearly half of the world's busiest airports have smoke-free policies - Press Release
Among the 50 busiest airports in the world, 23 have smoke-free indoor policies. This means air travelers and employees at 46 percent of the world's busiest airports are protected from exposure to secondhand smoke. The other 27 busiest airports allow smoking in designated or ventilated indoor areas.
People in Four States May Be Drinking Contaminated Raw Milk - Press Release
CDC and partners urge families at risk to see their doctor for antibiotics.
Only 1 in 10 Adults Get Enough Fruits or Vegetables - Press Release
Just 1 in 10 adults meet the federal fruit or vegetable recommendations, according to a new study published today in CDC's Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR).
CDC Encourages Safe Antibiotic Prescribing and Use - Press Release
Each year, at least 2 million Americans become infected with antibiotic-resistant bacteria, and at least 23,000 people die as a result.
One in five US adults still using tobacco products in 2015 - Press Release
About 1 in 5 U.S. adults used some form of tobacco product in 2015, according to new data published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) Center for Tobacco Products in the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR).
Million Hearts® Recognizes the 2017 Hypertension Control Champions - Press Release
24 Champions achieved high rates of blood pressure control for their patients
Fentanyl involved in over half of opioid overdose deaths in 10 states - Media Statement
Over half of people in 10 states who died of opioid overdoses during the second half of 2016 tested positive for fentanyl, according to new data published today in CDC's Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) Early Release.
Getting Ahead of the Next Pandemic: Is the World Ready? - Press Release
When a deadly mystery illness was detected in Liberia in April 2017, first responders were on the ground within 24 hours. Through the Ministry of Health's quick action and collaboration with global partners, the cause of the outbreak was identified as meningococcal disease and contained with only 31 cases and 13 deaths.
New app helps parents track child's developmental milestones - Press Release
Is your child's development on track for his or her age? Now you can find out with CDC's new free Milestone Tracker app. The app makes it easy for parents to track, support, and celebrate their young child's development.
CDC Reports Rising Rates of Drug Overdose Deaths in Rural Areas - Press Release
Drug overdose death rates now higher in rural areas than in urban areas
CDC updates guidance for infants born to mothers with possible Zika virus infection during pregnancy - Press Release
This update includes information that has become available since the August 2016 release of the previous guidance.
Americans in rural areas more likely to die by suicide - Press Release
Suicide rates for rural counties consistently higher than urban counties from 2001-2015
CDC HIV Expert Wins Samuel J. Heyman Award for Career Achievement - Media Statement
Last week, the Partnership for Public Service named CDC's Tedd V. Ellerbrock, M.D., the 2017 winner of the Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medal for Career Achievement in recognition of the vital role he has played in building, expanding, and improving the U.S.-led program that provides HIV treatment to more than 11 million people around the world.
Vital Signs: Teleconference on Obesity and Cancer - Transcript
Transcript of teleconference
Cancer and Obesity - Digital Press Kit
Overweight and obesity are associated with increased risk of 13 types of cancer. These cancers account for about 40 percent of all cancers diagnosed in the United States in 2014.
Cancers Associated with Overweight and Obesity Make up 40 percent of Cancers Diagnosed in the United States - Press Release
Overweight and obesity are associated with increased risk of 13 types of cancer. These cancers account for about 40 percent of all cancers diagnosed in the United States in 2014
CDC Telebriefing: New Vital Signs Report - Why is the overall cancer rate declining, while cancer rates associated with overweight and obesity are on the rise? - Media Advisory
Overweight and obesity are associated with at least 13 different types of cancer. According to the latest CDC Vital Signs report, cancers associated with overweight and obesity accounted for 40 percent of cancers diagnosed in the U.S. in 2014. About 2 in 3 of these cancers are in adults 50- to 74-years-old.
CDC Is Deactivating the Emergency Operations Center for the Zika Response - Press Release
CDC is deactivating its emergency response for Zika virus (Zika) to transition efforts to normal program operations on September 29, 2017.
New study shows Tdap vaccination during pregnancy can prevent whooping cough in babies - Press Release
A new CDC study published today in Clinical Infectious Diseases reported that vaccination with whooping cough vaccine, Tdap, during the third trimester of pregnancy prevented more than three out of four (78 percent) cases of whooping cough (also known as pertussis) in babies younger than two months.
Just Over Half of Adults with Work-Related Asthma Report Having Received a Pneumococcal Vaccine - Press Release
Adults with asthma are at increased risk for pneumococcal disease, yet according to a new CDC study published today in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine,
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