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CDC Offers New Resource for Tick Season
Mon, 22 Apr 2019 11:45:00 EST
Tick season is here and that means it’s time once again for people to protect themselves and their loved ones (including pets) from tick bites. CDC has an updated digital press kit available for journalists with the latest information about the increasing number of reported tickborne illnesses, newly discovered disease-causing germs, expanding ranges of ticks, and a novel tick species recently found in the US.
CDC: Half of Workplaces Offer Health/Wellness Programs
Mon, 22 Apr 2019 11:20:00 EST
Almost half of all U.S. worksites offered some type of health promotion or wellness program in 2017, according to a new study published today in the American Journal of Health Promotion. The findings of the report show that worksite health promotion continues to grow in America.
CDC Investigation Notice: Listeria Outbreak Linked to Deli-sliced Meats and Cheeses
Thu, 18 Apr 2019 09:30:00 EST
CDC has posted an investigation notice about a multistate outbreak of Listeria infections linked to deli-sliced meats and cheeses. https://www.cdc.gov/listeria/outbreaks/deliproducts-04-19/index.html
CDC Food Safety Alert: Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Frozen, Raw Tuna
Tue, 16 Apr 2019 15:50:00 EST
A CDC food safety alert about a multistate outbreak of Salmonella infections linked to frozen, raw ground tuna has been posted at https://www.cdc.gov/salmonella/newport-04-19/index.html.
CDC Investigation Notice Update: Multistate Outbreak of E. coli O103 Infections
Fri, 12 Apr 2019 15:45:00 EST
A CDC investigation update of a multistate outbreak of E. coli O103 infections has been posted https://www.cdc.gov/ecoli/2019/o103-04-19/index.html.
CDC Investigation Notice Update: Multistate Outbreak of E. coli O103 Infections
Tue, 09 Apr 2019 16:10:00 EST
A CDC investigation update of a multistate outbreak of E. coli O103 infections has been posted https://www.cdc.gov/ecoli/2019/o103-04-19/index.html. At this time, a source of these infections has not been identified.
CDC Investigation Notice: Multistate Outbreak of E. coli O103 Infections
Fri, 05 Apr 2019 12:50:00 EST
A CDC investigation notice of a multistate outbreak of E. coli O103 infections has been posted https://www.cdc.gov/ecoli/2019/o103-04-19/index.html. At this time, a source of these infections has not been identified.
CDC and ATSDR Announce Funding for Study of Health Effects of PFAS in Drinking Water
Mon, 01 Apr 2019 14:20:00 EST
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) are soliciting research applications to conduct a multi-site study on the human health effects of exposures to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) through drinking water. Proposed study sites must include communities that have current or past presence of PFAS in drinking water.
CDC’s successful “Tips From Former Smokers” campaign returns on April 1
Mon, 01 Apr 2019 10:15:00 EST
New emotionally powerful ads today kick off the eighth year of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) “Tips From Former Smokers” campaign. The new ads share personal stories of Americans suffering from smoking-related illnesses—and the devastating impact of these illnesses on smokers’ families.
A CDC investigation update: Salmonella infections linked to hedgehogs
Fri, 29 Mar 2019 14:55:00 EST
A CDC investigation update of a multistate outbreak of Salmonella infections linked to contact with pet hedgehogs has been posted: https://www.cdc.gov/salmonella/typhimurium-01-19/index.html.
CDC: Artesunate Now First-Line Treatment for Severe Malaria in the United States
Thu, 28 Mar 2019 13:20:00 EST
CDC is issuing new guidance to clinicians for the treatment of severe malaria cases in the United States (U.S.). This change in treatment protocol is necessary because the only FDA-approved intravenous (IV) antimalarial drug in the U.S., quinidine, has been discontinued by the manufacturer and will no longer be available. As of April 2019, artesunate, the WHO-recommended first-line treatment of severe malaria, will become the first-line treatment for severe malaria in the U.S.
CDC Seeks Input on Firefighter Registry
Thu, 28 Mar 2019 12:40:00 EST
CDC’s National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) is asking for input on how to encourage more than 1.1 million U.S. firefighters’ participation in a voluntary registry.
Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo tops 1,000 cases
Mon, 25 Mar 2019 17:20:00 EST
As of March 2019, public health officials have documented that the Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has surpassed 1,000 cases;
Final Update About an Outbreak of Salmonella Infections Linked to Ground Beef
Fri, 22 Mar 2019 17:20:00 EST
A final update about an outbreak of Salmonella infections linked to ground beef has been posted. https://www.cdc.gov/salmonella/newport-10-18/index.html.
Alert: Phishing Email Referencing CDC and Flu Pandemic
Fri, 22 Mar 2019 12:25:00 EST
CDC security officials have been working with multiple law enforcement agencies to track a campaign of phishing emails claiming to be from the CDC that reference a flu pandemic.
Transcript for Vital Signs Telebriefing: Gaps in HIV Testing and Treatment Hinder Efforts to Stop New Infections
Tue, 19 Mar 2019 10:45:00 EST
Transcript for Vital Signs Telebriefing: Gaps in HIV Testing and Treatment Hinder Efforts to Stop New Infections.
Leading HIV Experts Convene 2019 National HIV Prevention Conference
Mon, 18 Mar 2019 17:10:00 EST
In support of the conference theme – Getting to No New Infections – the speakers will share their vision and insights on the coordinated federal effort to eliminate HIV in the United States within a decade: Ending the HIV Epidemic: A Plan for America.
Gaps in HIV Testing and Treatment Hinder Efforts to Stop New Infections
Mon, 18 Mar 2019 12:45:00 EST
The vast majority (about 80 percent) of new HIV infections in the U.S. in 2016 were transmitted from the nearly 40 percent of people with HIV who either did not know they had HIV, or who received a diagnosis but were not receiving HIV care.
CDC Telebriefing: New Vital Signs Report: Gaps in HIV Testing and Treatment Hinder Efforts to Stop New Infections
Mon, 18 Mar 2019 09:00:00 EST
Getting more people tested and in HIV care is a vital part of the proposed federal initiative, “Ending the HIV Epidemic – A Plan for America.”
CDC Food Safety Alert: Outbreak of Salmonella Schwarzengrund Infections Linked to Butterball Ground Turkey
Fri, 15 Mar 2019 13:25:00 EST
CDC advises consumers and retailers not to eat, serve, or sell recalled Butterball brand ground turkey, which is linked to a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Schwarzengrund infections. More information can be found at https://www.cdc.gov/salmonella/schwarzengrund-03-19/index.html.
Vital Signs Telebriefing : What can healthcare providers do to help prevent serious staph infections?
Wed, 06 Mar 2019 12:10:00 EDT
Telebriefing for the New Vital Signs: What can healthcare providers do to help prevent serious staph infections?
Deadly Staph Infections Still Threaten the U.S.
Tue, 05 Mar 2019 11:05:00 EDT
More than 119,000 people suffered from bloodstream Staphylococcus aureus (staph) infections in the United States in 2017 – and nearly 20,000 died, according to a new Vital Signs report released today by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
CDC Food Safety Alert: Final Update on Outbreak of Salmonella Infections Linked to Tahini Produced by Achdut Ltd.
Wed, 27 Feb 2019 16:30:00 EDT
A final update about an outbreak of Salmonella infections linked to tahini produced by Achdut Ltd. has been posted. https://www.cdc.gov/salmonella/concord-11-18/index.html
CDC data confirm: Progress in HIV prevention has stalled
Wed, 27 Feb 2019 01:00:00 EDT
The dramatic decline in annual HIV infections has stopped and new infections have stabilized in recent years, according to a CDC report published today.
CDC Investigation Notice: Multidrug-resistant Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Raw Chicken Products – Investigation
Thu, 21 Feb 2019 18:00:00 EDT
CDC Investigation Notice: Multidrug-resistant Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Raw Chicken Products – Investigation Notice
CDC/ATSDR to Assess PFAS Exposure in Communities Near U.S. Military Bases
Thu, 21 Feb 2019 12:20:00 EDT
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) announced today that they have identified communities to be a part of assessments to examine human exposure to per and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).
CDC Investigation Notice: Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Raw Turkey Products
Fri, 15 Feb 2019 15:40:00 EDT
An updated CDC investigation notice regarding a multistate outbreak of Salmonella infections linked to raw turkey products is now available: https://www.cdc.gov/salmonella/reading-07-18/index.html
Transcript for Telebriefing of the New Vital Signs Report – 4.9 million U.S. youth use tobacco products
Thu, 14 Feb 2019 17:35:00 EDT
Transcript for Telebriefing of the New Vital Signs Report – 4.9 million U.S. youth use tobacco products
CDC Food Safety Alert: Brucellosis exposures from raw milk
Mon, 11 Feb 2019 16:35:00 EDT
The CDC and state health officials are investigating potential exposures to Brucella strain RB51 in 19 states, connected to consuming raw (unpasteurized) milk from Miller’s Biodiversity Farm in Quarryville, Pennsylvania.
Progress Erased: Youth Tobacco Use Increased During 2017-2018
Mon, 11 Feb 2019 11:00:00 EDT
About 4.9 million middle and high school students were current users (used in the past 30 days) of some type of tobacco product in 2018, up from 3.6 million in 2017.
CDC Telebriefing: New Vital Signs Report - 4.9 million U.S. youth use tobacco products
Mon, 11 Feb 2019 07:50:00 EDT
About 4.9 million middle school and high school students in the U.S. use tobacco products, including e-cigarettes.
CDC Media Statement from Dr. Redfield on Ending the HIV Epidemic: A Plan for America
Wed, 06 Feb 2019 11:25:00 EDT
Dr. Robert R. Redfield's statement on the administration’s plan to deploy the people and key prevention and treatment strategies needed to reduce new HIV infections by 75 percent over the next 5 years.
Briefing call with subject matter experts on HIV/AIDS
Tue, 05 Feb 2019 23:00:00 EDT
On Wednesday, February 6, the Department of Health and Human Services will host an on-the-record media call with subject matter experts on the subject of HIV/AIDS.
CDC Food Safety Alert: Final Update on Outbreak of Listeria Infections Linked to Pork Products
Tue, 29 Jan 2019 15:25:00 EDT
This is the final CDC update on the outbreak of Multistate Outbreak of Listeria Infections Linked to Vietnamese Pork Products: https://www.cdc.gov/listeria/outbreaks/porkproducts-11-18/index.html
CDC Investigation Notice: Outbreak of Salmonella Infections Linked to Pet Hedgehogs
Fri, 25 Jan 2019 16:00:00 EDT
A CDC investigation notice of a multistate outbreak of Salmonella infections linked to contact with pet hedgehogs has been posted: https://www.cdc.gov/salmonella/typhimurium-01-19/index.html.
CDC Investigation Notice: Final Update on the Outbreak of Salmonella Agbeni Infections
Tue, 15 Jan 2019 09:25:00 EDT
Good afternoon, The final CDC update on a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Agbeni infections has been posted at https://www.cdc.gov/salmonella/agbeni-11-18/index.html.
CDC Provides First In-Season Estimates of Flu Illnesses, Medical Visits, and Hospitalizations
Fri, 11 Jan 2019 09:55:00 EDT
According to new data released by CDC, so far during the 2018-2019 season between about 6 and 7 million people have been sick with flu, up to half of those people have sought medical care for their illness, and between 69,000 and 84,000 people have been hospitalized from flu. This is the first time these estimates— which cover the period from October 1, 2018 through January 5, 2019— are being provided during the flu season. CDC has estimated the burden of flu since 2010.
CDC Food Safety Alert: Final CDC update on the outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 infections linked to romaine lettuce
Wed, 09 Jan 2019 17:30:00 EDT
CDC Food Safety Alert: Final CDC update on the outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 infections linked to romaine lettuce.
CDC Investigation Notice Update: Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Raw Turkey Products
Fri, 21 Dec 2018 20:55:00 EDT
An updated CDC investigation notice regarding a multistate outbreak of Salmonella infections linked to raw turkey products is now available: https://www.cdc.gov/salmonella/reading-07-18/index.html
New Data Show Growing Complexity of Drug Overdose Deaths in America
Fri, 21 Dec 2018 14:00:00 EDT
U.S. overdose death rates linked to synthetic opioids, likely from illicitly manufactured fentanyl (IMF), increased more than 45 percent from 2016 to 2017 while death rates from heroin and prescription opioids – still far too high – remained stable.
2018 in Review: CDC Looks Back at the Year’s Most Pressing Health Threats
Fri, 21 Dec 2018 09:55:00 EDT
From the opioid overdose epidemic to foodborne disease outbreaks and antimicrobial resistance to the Ebola virus outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), CDC worked around the clock – and around the globe – to protect Americans from health threats in 2018.
New Study Finds Higher than Expected Number of Suicide Deaths among U.S. Veterinarians
Thu, 20 Dec 2018 10:40:00 EDT
Veterinarians in the U.S. are at an increased risk of suicide, a trend that has spanned more than three decades, according to a new CDC study published in the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association (JAVMA).
Deadly Marburg Virus Found in Sierra Leone Bats
Thu, 20 Dec 2018 09:50:00 EDT
Scientists have discovered live Marburg virus in fruit bats in Sierra Leone – the first time the deadly virus has been found in West Africa.
CDC Earns Reaccreditation for Emergency Management
Wed, 19 Dec 2018 14:25:00 EDT
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s emergency management program, which includes the emergency operations center, has been accredited again by the Emergency Management Accreditation Program for excellence in emergency management.
Food Safety Alert: Update on the Outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 Infections Linked to Romaine Lettuce
Fri, 14 Dec 2018 09:15:00 EDT
Update on the Outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 Infections Linked to Romaine Lettuce
CDC Food Safety Alert: Update on Outbreak of Salmonella Infections Linked to Ground Beef
Wed, 12 Dec 2018 17:00:00 EDT
CDC continues to advise consumers and retailers to check their freezers for recalled ground beef produced by JBS Tolleson, Inc., which is linked to a multistate outbreak of Salmonella infections.
CDC Final Investigation Notice: Outbreak of Salmonella Infections Linked to Chicken
Mon, 10 Dec 2018 09:20:00 EDT
A final CDC investigation notice regarding a multistate outbreak of Salmonella infections linked to kosher chicken is now available.
CDC Update: Outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 Infections Linked to Romaine Lettuce
Thu, 06 Dec 2018 16:35:00 EDT
A CDC update on the outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 infections linked to romaine lettuce has been posted: https://www.cdc.gov/ecoli/2018/o157h7-11-18/index.html.
Decline Stalls: 58 Million Americans Still Exposed to Secondhand Smoke
Thu, 06 Dec 2018 12:35:00 EDT
Progress in reducing exposure to secondhand smoke among U.S. nonsmokers has stalled in recent years, despite longstanding declines over the past three decades.
Weekly Update for Number of U.S. AFM Cases
Mon, 03 Dec 2018 13:55:00 EDT
Based on the number of reported cases of AFM in the United States through November 30, 2018, it appears that the number of persons under investigation (PUIs) for AFM has peaked and will continue to decline for the remainder of 2018.
CDC Director’s Statement on Life of Betty Bumpers
Sat, 01 Dec 2018 13:20:00 EDT
As First Lady of Arkansas, Mrs. Bumpers was shocked to learn that her state had one of the lowest childhood immunization rates in the Nation. Her “Every Child by ‘74” immunization campaign brought together partners from government, academia, and the private sector. Her state soon had one of the highest immunization rates in the United States.
Asian Longhorned Tick Spreading Widely in U.S.
Thu, 29 Nov 2018 16:05:00 EDT
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is working with public health, agricultural, and academic experts to understand the possible threat posed by the spread of the Asian longhorned tick.
CDC Director’s Media Statement on U.S. Life Expectancy
Thu, 29 Nov 2018 08:20:00 EDT
The latest CDC data show that the U.S. life expectancy has declined over the past few years.
CDC Food Safety Alert: Outbreak of Salmonella Infections Linked to Tahini Produced by Achdut Ltd. - Media Statement
Wed, 28 Nov 2018 16:55:00 EDT
CDC advises consumers and retailers not to eat, serve, or sell recalled tahini products produced by Achdut Ltd., which is linked to a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Concord infections.
CDC Update on Investigation of Multistate Outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 Infections Linked to Romaine Lettuce
Mon, 26 Nov 2018 21:30:00 EDT
CDC and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are now advising that U.S. consumers not eat and retailers and restaurants not serve or sell any romaine lettuce from the Central Coastal growing regions of northern and central California. This updated recommendation comes as CDC, FDA, health officials in several states, and Canada continue to investigate a multistate outbreak of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli O157:H7 illnesses linked to romaine lettuce.
CDC Director's Statement: E. coli
Fri, 23 Nov 2018 13:20:00 EDT
CDC continues to investigate a multistate outbreak of E. coli O157 infections linked to romaine lettuce. We understand this outbreak is of concern to many Americans – especially with so many gathering for meals this Thanksgiving week.
CDC Food Safety Alert: Outbreak of Listeria Infections Linked to Pork Products Produced by Long Phung Food Products
Wed, 21 Nov 2018 16:40:00 EDT
CDC advises consumers and retailers not to eat, serve, or sell pork products produced by Long Phung Food Products, which is linked to a multistate outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes infections.
CDC Food Safety Alert: E. coli Outbreak Linked to Romaine Lettuce
Tue, 20 Nov 2018 16:00:00 EDT
CDC is advising consumers, restaurants, and retailers not to eat, serve, or sell any romaine lettuce as it investigates an outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 infections linked to romaine.
CDC Establishes AFM Task Force
Mon, 19 Nov 2018 17:45:00 EDT
CDC Director Robert R. Redfield, M.D., announced today the establishment of an Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM) Task Force (Task Force) to aid in the ongoing investigation to define the cause of, and improve treatment and outcomes for, patients with AFM.
CDC Food Safety Alert: Recall Information Added for Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Raw Turkey Products
Fri, 16 Nov 2018 18:30:00 EDT
CDC has updated its notice of a Salmonella Reading outbreak linked to raw turkey products with recall information for ground turkey that may be contaminated with Salmonella.
CDC Food Safety Alert: Update on Outbreak of Salmonella Infections Linked to Ground Beef
Fri, 16 Nov 2018 09:50:00 EDT
CDC continues to advise consumers and retailers not to eat, serve, or sell recalled ground beef produced by JBS Tolleson, Inc., which is linked to a multistate outbreak of Salmonella infections.
Suicide Increasing Among American Workers
Thu, 15 Nov 2018 11:10:00 EDT
The suicide rate among the US working age population increased 34 percent during 2000-2016.
Record Number of Tickborne Diseases Reported in U.S. in 2017
Wed, 14 Nov 2018 12:30:00 EDT
New data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) show tickborne diseases are again on the rise. In 2017, state and local health departments reported a record number of cases of tickborne disease to CDC.
Newest Prediabetes Awareness Campaign by Nation’s Medical Authorities Spreads the Word: 1 in 3 Americans Has Prediabetes, Learn Your Risk
Wed, 14 Nov 2018 11:20:00 EDT
On World Diabetes Day 2018, the American Medical Association (AMA), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Ad Council continue the fight against type 2 diabetes.
Transcript for CDC Telebriefing: Update on Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM) in the U.S. (11/13/2018)
Wed, 14 Nov 2018 07:55:00 EDT
Transcript for CDC Telebriefing for an update on acute flaccid myelitis, also called AFM, the current outbreak in the United States.
CDC Telebriefing: Update on Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM) in the U.S.
Tue, 13 Nov 2018 09:35:00 EDT
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will provide an update on acute flaccid myelitis (AFM) in the United States. AFM is a rare, but serious condition that affects the nervous system and causes the muscles and reflexes in the body to become weak.
Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Raw Turkey Products
Thu, 08 Nov 2018 13:25:00 EDT
An updated CDC investigation notice regarding a multistate outbreak of Salmonella infections linked to raw turkey products is now available.
Cigarette Smoking Among U.S. Adults Lowest Ever Recorded: 14% in 2017
Thu, 08 Nov 2018 10:55:00 EDT
Cigarette smoking has reached the lowest level ever recorded among U.S. adults, according to new data published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and the National Institutes of Health’s National Cancer Institute (NCI).
Multistate Outbreak of Salmonella Agbeni Infections
Wed, 07 Nov 2018 12:40:00 EDT
CDC, state partners, and FDA are investigating five illnesses in three states to determine if they are linked to recently recalled Duncan Hines cake mixes.
Final CDC investigation of Salmonella infections linked to Gravel Ridge Farms
Thu, 25 Oct 2018 17:05:00 EST
A final CDC investigation update of the multistate outbreak of Salmonella infections linked to Gravel Ridge Farms cage-free large eggs has been posted: https://www.cdc.gov/salmonella/enteritidis-09-18/index.html
Erroneous Media Reports About Chickens and Halloween Costumes
Thu, 25 Oct 2018 14:35:00 EST
Despite news reports to the contrary, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has not warned people against dressing chickens in Halloween costumes.
Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Ground Beef
Tue, 23 Oct 2018 15:35:00 EST
CDC continues to advise consumers and retailers not to eat, serve, or sell recalled ground beef produced by JBS Tolleson, Inc., which is linked to a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Newport infections.
PLACES: By the People: Designing A Better America
Fri, 19 Oct 2018 12:55:00 EST
The place-focused “By the People: Designing A Better America” exhibition shows how urban, suburban, and rural design is addressing social, health, economic, and environmental challenges faced by communities in the United States.
Multidrug-Resistant Salmonella Infantis Infections Linked to Raw Chicken Products
Wed, 17 Oct 2018 12:50:00 EST
A CDC investigation notice regarding a multistate outbreak of Salmonella infections linked to raw chicken products is now available: https://www.cdc.gov/salmonella/infantis-10-18/index.html
Transcript for CDC Update on Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM)
Tue, 16 Oct 2018 18:30:00 EST
Transcript for CDC Update on Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM)
CDC Telebriefing: Update on Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM) in the U.S.
Tue, 16 Oct 2018 11:05:00 EST
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will provide an update on acute flaccid myelitis (AFM) in the United States.
Flu vaccine reduces risk of flu hospitalization among pregnant women
Thu, 11 Oct 2018 10:05:00 EST
Over the course of six flu seasons, getting a flu shot reduced a pregnant woman’s risk of being hospitalized from flu by an average of 40 percent.
Multistate outbreak of Salmonella Newport infections
Thu, 04 Oct 2018 16:50:00 EST
CDC advises consumers and retailers not to eat, serve, or sell ground beef produced by JBS Tolleson, Inc., which is linked to a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Newport infections. More information can be found at https://www.cdc.gov/salmonella/newport-10-18/index.html.
Listeria Outbreak Linked to Deli Ham from Johnston County Hams, Inc.
Thu, 04 Oct 2018 14:20:00 EST
CDC advises consumers and retailers not to eat, serve, or sell recalled ready-to-eat deli ham produced by Johnston County Hams, Inc. The ham is linked to a multistate outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes infections.
Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Gravel Ridge Farms Shell Eggs
Wed, 03 Oct 2018 15:10:00 EST
CDC continues to advise consumers, restaurants, and retailers not to eat, serve, or sell Gravel Ridge Farms cage-free large eggs, which have been linked to a multistate outbreak of Salmonella infections.
Sales of JUUL e-cigarettes skyrocket, posing danger to youth
Tue, 02 Oct 2018 12:00:00 EST
Sales of JUUL, an e-cigarette shaped like a USB flash drive, grew more than seven-fold from 2016 to 2017, and held the greatest share of the U.S. e-cigarette market by December 2017.
CDC honored with two Sammie Award winners
Tue, 02 Oct 2018 10:20:00 EST
Two CDC scientists – Dr. Marshalyn Yeargin-Allsopp and Dr. Margaret (Peggy) Honein – have won 2018 Service to America Medals. Better known as “Sammies,” the prestigious public health awards recognize the talents and achievements of federal employees.
The final update on a multistate outbreak of Vibrio parahaemolyticus infections linked to fresh crab meat
Thu, 27 Sep 2018 17:00:00 EST
The final update on a multistate outbreak of Vibrio parahaemolyticus infections linked to fresh crab meat imported from Venezuela can be found here: https://www.cdc.gov/vibrio/investigations/vibriop-07-18/index.html.
The CDC final investigation update of a multistate outbreak of Salmonella infections linked to Honey Smacks
Wed, 26 Sep 2018 19:20:00 EST
The CDC final investigation update of a multistate outbreak of Salmonella infections linked to Honey Smacks has been posted at https://www.cdc.gov/salmonella/mbandaka-06-18/index.html.
U.S. Challenges World to Intensify Global Fight against Antibiotic Resistance
Tue, 25 Sep 2018 11:25:00 EST
The United States announced today, during the United Nations (UN) General Assembly in New York, The AMR Challenge—the most ambitious global initiative to date to combat the growing threat of antibiotic resistance
Newborn syphilis cases more than double in four years, reaching 20-year high
Tue, 25 Sep 2018 09:30:00 EST
Reported cases of congenital syphilis – syphilis passed from a mother to her baby during pregnancy or delivery – have more than doubled since 2013, according to the annual Sexually Transmitted Disease Surveillance Report released today by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The data underscore the need for all pregnant women to receive early prenatal care that includes syphilis testing at their first visit and follow-up testing for women at high risk of infection.
Recalled Ground Beef from Cargill Meat Solutions
Thu, 20 Sep 2018 19:00:00 EST
CDC advises retailers not to serve or sell recalled ground beef from Cargill Meat Solutions because it may be contaminated with E. coli O26. A food safety alert has been posted at https://www.cdc.gov/ecoli/2018/O26-09-18/index.html.
U.S. Challenges World to Intensify Global Fight against Antibiotic Resistance
Thu, 20 Sep 2018 15:35:00 EST
U.S. challenges world to intensify global fight against antibiotic resistance by committing to the AMR Challenge. A pledge to this initiative means escalating government, civil society, and private industry efforts to save lives from antibiotic resistance—one of the world’s greatest public health threats—by developing new vaccines and drugs, and improving use of and access to current antibiotics; by improving infection prevention and control; by reducing antibiotic resistance in the environment, like water and soil; and by sharing data to stay ahead of antibiotic-resistant germs.
Death Rates Up for 5 of the 12 Leading Causes of Death
Thu, 20 Sep 2018 12:05:00 EST
CDC’s National Center for Health Statistics today released Health, United States, 2017 – the 41st annual health of the nation report from the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to the President and Congress. This report includes an in-depth special feature that spotlights mortality in America. It examines when, why, and where individuals are dying in the United States.
U.S. burden of Alzheimer's disease, related dementias to double by 2060
Thu, 20 Sep 2018 10:45:00 EST
The U.S. burden of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD) will double by 2060, according to a new study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
CDC provides new funds to battle the opioid overdose epidemic
Wed, 19 Sep 2018 14:50:00 EST
CDC has awarded $155 million in new funding to states and four U.S. territories to advance the understanding of the opioid overdose epidemic and to scale-up prevention and response activities, including improving the timeliness and quality of surveillance data.
Avoid Carbon Monoxide poisoning and other dangers after a storm makes landfall
Fri, 14 Sep 2018 13:55:00 EST
Hurricanes can cause dangerous and destructive high winds, flooding, heavy rain, and storm surges. Carbon monoxide poisoning and driving through floodwaters cause injury and death after storms.
The CDC Final Investigation Update on Salmonella Infections in Live Poultry
Thu, 13 Sep 2018 13:05:00 EST
The CDC final investigation update of a multistate outbreak of Salmonella infections linked to contact with live poultry in backyard flocks has been posted https://www.cdc.gov/salmonella/backyard-flocks-06-18/index.html.
CDC activates Emergency Operations Center for Hurricane Florence
Wed, 12 Sep 2018 15:30:00 EST
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention today activated its Emergency Operations Center (EOC) for public health needs before, during, and after Hurricane Florence, including the deployment of resources and personnel, as requested.
Seven states now report obesity at or above 35 percent
Wed, 12 Sep 2018 13:10:00 EST
CDC today released new data on self-reported adult obesity prevalence for all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Guam, and Puerto Rico.
Gravel Ridge Farm Egg Shells Salmonella
Mon, 10 Sep 2018 19:10:00 EST
CDC advises consumers, restaurants, and retailers not to eat, serve, or sell Gravel Ridge Farms cage-free large eggs, which have been linked to a multistate outbreak of Salmonella infections.
CDC guidance to travelers as influenza season nears
Fri, 07 Sep 2018 16:30:00 EST
Reports in the news media of airline passengers with influenza are a reminder that the influenza season in the United States is fast approaching, and people who are sick should protect themselves—and others—by not traveling.
Transcript for VitalSigns Teleconference: Preventing 1 Million Heart Attacks and Strokes
Fri, 07 Sep 2018 12:20:00 EST
Transcript for VitalSigns Teleconference "Preventing 1 Million Heart Attacks and Strokes" presented on September 6, 2018.
Heart disease and stroke deaths hitting middle age adults in large numbers
Thu, 06 Sep 2018 10:00:00 EST
Despite being largely preventable, heart attacks, strokes, heart failure and other related conditions caused 2.2 million hospitalizations in 2016, resulting in $32.7 billion in costs and 415,000 deaths, according to the latest CDC’s Vital Signs report.