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CDC Confirms First Severe Case of H5N1 Bird Flu in the United StatesDecember 18, 2024-- A patient has been hospitalized with a severe case of avian influenza A(H5N1) ...
https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2024/m1218-h5n1-flu.html
2024-12-18T11:43:00Z
CDC warns of a Salmonella outbreak linked to cucumbers
A CDC food safety alert regarding a multistate outbreak of Salmonella infections has been posted at https://www.cdc.gov/salmonella/outbreaks/cucumbers-11-24/index.html. ...
https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2024/a1129-salmonella-outbreak.html
2024-11-29T18:56:00Z
CDC warns of Listeria linked to ready-to-eat meat and poultry products
Eleven people infected with this outbreak strain Listeria have been reported from four states. ...
https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2024/m1122-listeria-outbreak.html
2024-11-22T17:45:00Z
CDC confirms H5N1 Bird Flu Infection in a Child in California
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has confirmed a human infection with avian influenza A(H5N1) (H5N1 bird flu) in a child in California. ...
https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2024/p1122-h5n1-bird-flu.html
2024-11-22T13:13:00Z
CDC warns of new E. coli outbreak linked to organic carrots
CDC has posted a Food Safety Alert regarding a multi-state outbreak linked to organic carrots. ...
https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2024/a1117-ecoli-organic-carrots.html
2024-11-17T14:03:00Z
California confirms first clade I mpox case
CDC to receive samples for additional viral characterization. ...
https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2024/s1116-california-first-clade.html
2024-11-16T14:45:00Z
Measles cases surge worldwide, infecting 10.3 million people in 2023
Measles cases surge worldwide, infecting 10.3 million people in 2023 ...
https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2024/p1114-measles-cases.html
2024-11-14T13:50:00Z
2023 CDC data suggest the STI epidemic may be slowing
The number of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) remains high in the United States, however the latest data from CDC show signs the epidemic could be slowing ...
https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2024/p1112-sti-slowing.html
2024-11-12T11:00:00Z
Transcript for MMWR Telebriefing: Evidence of Recent H5 Bird Flu Infections among Dairy Workers and CDC Guidance Updates
Transcript for MMWR Telebriefing: Evidence of Recent H5 Bird Flu Infections among Dairy Workers and CDC Guidance Updates ...
https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2024/t1107-mmwr-telebriefing.html
2024-11-07T05:00:00Z
Onions served at McDonald's are likely source of E. coli outbreak
An update to CDC's Food Safety Alert regarding an outbreak of E. coli infections linked to onions served at McDonald's ...
https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2024/a1030-onions-mcdonalds.html
2024-10-30T17:07:00Z
Lassa Fever Suspected in Death of U.S. Traveler Returning from West Africa
The CDC and the Iowa Department of Health are investigating a suspected case of Lassa fever, which was diagnosed today in an Iowa resident who returned to the United States from West Africa early this ...
https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2024/s1028-lassa-fever.html
2024-10-28T19:40:00Z
More cases reported in E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders; Taylor Farms recalls onions sent to restaurants
An update to CDC's Food Safety Alert regarding an outbreak of E. coli infections linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders has been posted ...
https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2024/m1025-ecoli-outbreak.html
2024-10-25T12:20:00Z
CDC Recommends Second Dose of 2024-2025 COVID-19 Vaccine for People 65 Years and Older and for People Who are Moderately or Severely Immunocompromised
Today, CDC Director Mandy Cohen endorsed the CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices’ (ACIP) recommendation for people 65 years and older and those who are moderately or severely immunocomp ...
https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2024/s1023-covid-19-vaccine.html
2024-10-23T19:59:00Z
CDC Recommends Lowering the Age for Pneumococcal Vaccination from 65 to 50 Years Old
Today, CDC Director Mandy Cohen endorsed the CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices' (ACIP) recommendation for lowering the age for pneumococcal vaccination from 65 to 50 years old. ...
https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2024/s1023-pneumococcal-vaccination.html
2024-10-23T19:58:00Z
Severe E. coli outbreak in Mountain West states linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders; McDonald's removes suspect ingredients temporarily
A CDC Food Safety Alert regarding an outbreak of E. coli infections linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders has been posted at https://www.cdc.gov/ecoli/outbreaks/e-coli-O157.html ...
https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2024/m1022-ecoli-outbreak.html
2024-10-22T17:43:00Z
Youth Tobacco Product Use at a 25-Year Low, Yet Disparities Persist
Current tobacco product use among U.S. middle and high school students has dropped to the lowest recorded level in 25 years. ...
https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2024/p1017-youth-tobacco-use.html
2024-10-17T13:04:00Z
CDC Confirms 3rd Human Case of H5 Bird Flu in California
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has confirmed a third human case of H5 bird flu in California. ...
https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2024/s1009-human-case-bird-flu.html
2024-10-09T14:05:00Z
CDC Confirms New Human Cases of H5 Bird Flu in California
CDC Confirms New Human Cases of H5 Bird Flu in California ...
https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2024/s1003-birdflu-case-california.html
2024-10-03T18:00:00Z
Potential public health risk among individuals ordering counterfeit prescription medications from online pharmacies
Potential public health risk among individuals ordering counterfeit prescription medications from online pharmacies ...
https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2024/s1002-counterfit-prescription-online-pharmacies.html
2024-10-02T17:30:00Z
CDC Statement on Marburg Cases in Rwanda
CDC is aware of 26 individuals with Marburg virus disease, as confirmed by the Republic of Rwanda Ministry of Health. ...
https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2024/s0929-marburg-cases-rwanda.html
2024-09-30T08:00:00Z
Reports of new illnesses slows; CDC continues to investigate the Listeria outbreak linked to deli meats
Reports of new illnesses slows; CDC continues to investigate the Listeria outbreak linked to deli meats ...
https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2024/s0925-listeria-outbreak.html
2024-09-25T18:30:00Z
CDC Awards Over $176 Million to Strengthen U.S. Public Health Infrastructure and Workforce
Today, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced more than $176 million in funding to support 48 public health partners to strengthen the public health system in the United States ...
https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2024/p0925-cdc-phi-award.html
2024-09-25T11:03:00Z
New CDC Data Show Adult Obesity Prevalence Remains High
New CDC population data from 2023 show that in 23 states more than one in three adults (35%) has obesity. Before 2013, no state had an adult obesity prevalence at or above 35%. ...
https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2024/p0912-adult-obesity.html
2024-09-12T09:37:00Z
Transcript for Vital Signs Telebriefing: Suicide risk is tied to local economic and social conditions
Transcript for Vital Signs Telebriefing: Suicide risk is tied to local economic and social conditions ...
https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2024/t0910-vs-suicide-risk.html
2024-09-10T18:00:00Z
New CDC Report Shows Suicide Risk Tied to Local Economic and Social Conditions
Counties with higher health insurance coverage, broadband internet, and household income have lower suicide rates ...
https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2024/s0910-vs-suicide-risk.html
2024-09-09T13:15:00Z
CDC warns of recalled eggs sold in Illinois, Michigan, and Wisconsin, linked to Salmonella outbreak
CDC warns of recalled eggs sold in Illinois, Michigan, and Wisconsin, linked to Salmonella outbreak ...
https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2024/s0906-salmonella-outbreak.html
2024-09-06T16:45:00Z
CDC Confirms Human H5 Bird Flu Case in Missouri
CDC Confirms Human H5 Bird Flu Case in Missouri ...
https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2024/s0906-birdflu-case-missouri.html
2024-09-06T16:35:00Z
Youth E-Cigarette Use Drops to Lowest Level in a Decade
Youth E-Cigarette Use Drops to Lowest Level in a Decade ...
https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2024/p0905-youth-ecigarette.html
2024-09-05T13:00:00Z
More illnesses and deaths in Listeria outbreak linked to deli meats is reminder to avoid recalled products
More illnesses and deaths in Listeria outbreak linked to deli meats is reminder to avoid recalled products ...
https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2024/s0828-listeria-outbreak-deli-meats.html
2024-08-28T14:30:00Z
Biden-Harris Administration Awards Over $558 Million to Improve Maternal Health, including $440 Million to Support Pregnant and New Moms, Infants, and Children through Voluntary Home Visiting Programs Proven to Improve Maternal and Child Health, Child Development, and School Readiness
Biden-Harris Administration Awards Over $558 Million to Improve Maternal Health, including $440 Million to Support Pregnant and New Moms, Infants, and Children through Voluntary Home Visiting Programs ...
https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2024/p0827-maternal-health.html
2024-08-27T09:50:00Z
FACT SHEET: United States Response to the Clade I Mpox Outbreak in Several African Countries
FACT SHEET: United States Response to the Clade I Mpox Outbreak in Several African Countries ...
https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2024/s0822-mpox-outbreak.html
2024-08-22T18:05:00Z
CDC Investigation Notice: Tiny turtles, illegal to sell as pets, causing Salmonella illnesses again in young kids
CDC Investigation Notice: Tiny turtles, illegal to sell as pets, causing Salmonella illnesses again in young kids ...
https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2024/s0816-salmonella-turtles.html
2024-08-16T17:50:00Z
Transcript for Vital Signs Telebriefing: Vaccines for Children Program Celebrates 30 Years of Providing Lifesaving Vaccinations to Children at No Cost
Transcript for Vital Signs Telebriefing: Vaccines for Children Program Celebrates 30 Years of Providing Lifesaving Vaccinations to Children at No Cost ...
https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2024/t0814-vs-vaccines-children-program.html
2024-08-13T18:57:00Z
Vaccines for Children Program Celebrates 30 Years of Providing Lifesaving Vaccines to Children at No Cost
Routine vaccinations are the best defense against illnesses. The VFC program was established to ensure that children below the federal poverty level and those without health insurance have access to c ...
https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2024/s0812-vs-vfc.html
2024-08-12T13:05:00Z
More Cases and Additional Death Reported in Listeria Outbreak Linked to Meats Sliced at Delis
Media Alert - A CDC Food Safety Alert update regarding a multistate outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes infections has been posted at https://www.cdc.gov/listeria/outbreaks/delimeats-7-24/index.html. ...
https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2024/s0808-listeria-deli-meats.html
2024-08-08T15:43:00Z
CDC Data Show Improvements in Youth Mental Health but Need for Safer and More Supportive Schools
New CDC data released today highlight improvements in mental health among some United States teens, including decreases in the percentage of students feeling persistently sad or hopeless. ...
https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2024/p0806-youth-mental-health.html
2024-08-06T11:00:00Z
CDC Investigating Multistate Outbreak of Listeria Infections Linked to Meats Sliced at Delis
A CDC Investigation Notice update regarding a multistate outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes infections has been posted at https://www.cdc.gov/listeria/outbreaks/delimeats-7-24/index.html. ...
https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2024/s0726-listeria.html
2024-07-26T18:21:00Z
CDC Confirms Three Human Cases of H5 Bird Flu Among Colorado Poultry Workers
Media Statement - Three additional human cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) A(H5) (“H5 bird flu”) virus infection have been confirmed by the Centers for Disease Control and Preventi ...
https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2024/s0725-three-human-cases-of-h5-bird-flu.html
2024-07-25T15:47:00Z
CDC Updates Dog Importation Process
CDC has clarified and simplified the process for bringing dogs into the United States from rabies-free and low risk dog rabies countries. CDC aims to protect the health of U.S. communities and animals ...
https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2024/s0722-dog-importation.html
2024-07-22T13:17:00Z
CDC Investigating Multistate Outbreak of Listeria Infections Linked to Meats Sliced at Delis
CDC Investigating Multistate Outbreak of Listeria Infections Linked to Meats Sliced at Delis ...
https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2024/s0719-Listeria-Deli-Meats.html
2024-07-19T00:00:00Z
CDC Data Shows Over 70 Million U.S. Adults Reported Having a Disability
Today CDC released the annual update to the Disability and Health Data System (DHDS), providing quick and easy online access to state-level health data on adults with disabilities. ...
https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2024/s0716-Adult-disability.html
2024-07-16T10:48:00Z
CDC Confirms Human Cases of H5 Bird Flu Among Colorado Poultry Workers
Four human cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) A(H5) (“H5 bird flu”) virus infection in the state of Colorado have been confirmed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (C ...
https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2024/p-0715-confirm-h5.html
2024-07-14T10:44:00Z
Colorado Reports Three Presumptive Positive H5 Cases in Poultry Workers
The state of Colorado has announced that three people have tested presumptive positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) A(H5) (“H5 bird flu”) virus infection. ...
https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2024/s-0712-3-cases-h5.html
2024-07-12T21:18:00Z
CDC Reports Fourth Human Case of H5 Bird Flu Tied to Dairy Cow Outbreak
A human case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) A(H5) (“H5 bird flu”) virus infection in the United States has been identified in the state of Colorado. ...
https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2024/p-0703-4th-human-case-h5.html
2024-07-03T14:50:00Z
Readout of Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices Meeting Held June 26 – 28, 2024
CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) met June 26 – 28 to discuss data on multiple vaccines. The agenda and presentations are online. ...
https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2024/s-0627-immunization-practices-meeting.html
2024-06-28T16:45:00Z
CDC Data Modernization Efforts Accelerate Nation’s Ability to Detect and Rapidly Respond to Health Threats
Today the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) launched its updated Public Health Data Strategy for 2024-2025 and a companion 2023 Lookback Report. ...
https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2024/p0411-CDC-data-modernization.html
2024-04-11T12:02:00Z
CDC Data Modernization Efforts Accelerate Nation’s Ability to Detect and Rapidly Respond to Health Threats
Today the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) launched its updated Public Health Data Strategy for 2024-2025 and a companion 2023 Lookback Report. ...
https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2024/p0411-CDC-data-modernization.html
2024-04-11T00:00:00Z
Provisional Suicide Deaths in the United States, 2022
CDC is releasing the latest provisional estimates for suicide deaths in the United States in 2022. The provisional estimates released today indicate that suicide deaths further increased in 2022. ...
https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2023/s0810-US-Suicide-Deaths-2022.html
2023-08-10T00:00:00Z
CDC Allows Novavax Monovalent COVID-19 Boosters for Adults Ages 18 and Older
Today, CDC’s Director Rochelle P. Walensky, M.D., M.P.H., signed a decision memo allowing Novavax monovalent COVID-19 boosters for adults. ...
https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2022/s1019-novavax.html
2022-10-19T16:15:00Z
CDC Allows Novavax Monovalent COVID-19 Boosters for Adults Ages 18 and Older
Today, CDC’s Director Rochelle P. Walensky, M.D., M.P.H., signed a decision memo allowing Novavax monovalent COVID-19 boosters for adults. ...
https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2022/s1019-novavax.html
2022-10-19T00:00:00Z