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CDC Data Shows Over 70 Million U.S. Adults Reported Having a DisabilityToday 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
2024-06-28T17:35:00Z
CDC Recommends Updated 2024-2025 COVID-19 and Flu Vaccines for Fall/Winter Virus Season
Today, CDC recommended the updated 2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccines and the updated 2024-2025 flu vaccines to protect against severe COVID-19 and flu this fall and winter. ...
https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2024/s-t0627-vaccine-recommendations.html
2024-06-27T18:39:00Z
CDC Updates RSV Vaccination Recommendation for Adults
For the upcoming respiratory virus season, CDC recommends everyone age 75 and older receive the RSV vaccine. ...
https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2024/s-0626-vaccination-adults.html
2024-06-26T17:38:00Z
CDC Warns of Salmonella outbreak linked to bearded dragons
CDC Warns of Salmonella outbreak linked to bearded dragons ...
https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2024/s0614-salmonella_dragons.html
2024-06-14T00:00:00Z
CDC Warns of Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Cucumbers
CDC Warns of Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Cucumbers ...
https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2024/s0605-salmonella.html
2024-06-05T13:44:00Z
CDC Confirms Second Human H5 Bird Flu Case in Michigan; Third Case Tied to Dairy Outbreak
A second human case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) A(H5) virus infection has been identified in the state of Michigan. ...
https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2024/p0530-h5-human-case-michigan.html
2024-05-30T00:00:00Z
CDC warns of Salmonella outbreaks linked to backyard poultry flocks
CDC warns of Salmonella outbreaks linked to backyard poultry flocks ...
https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2024/s0523-salmonella-poultry-flocks.html
2024-05-23T19:15:00Z
CDC Reports Second Human Case of H5 Bird Flu Tied to Dairy Cow Outbreak
CDC Reports Second Human Case of H5 Bird Flu Tied to Dairy Cow Outbreak ...
https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2024/s0522-human-case-h5.html
2024-05-22T00:00:00Z
Readout of CDC Call with State Public Health Partners on H5N1 Influenza Monitoring
In a meeting with public health partners, CDC Principal Deputy Director Nirav D. Shah laid out the agency’s recommendations that influenza surveillance systems continue operating at enhanced levels ...
https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2024/s0521-readout-avian.html
2024-05-21T00:00:00Z
CDC Releases Guidance for Preventing Spread of Infections in Schools to Keep Children Healthy and Learning
Today, CDC released consolidated, evidence-based guidance for preventing the spread of infections in K-12 schools. ...
https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/p-0517-guidance-k-12.html
2024-05-17T10:24:00Z
CDC unveils newly revamped CDC.gov
CDC unveils newly revamped CDC.gov ...
https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2024/s-cdc-revamped.html
2024-05-16T00:00:00Z
Statement from CDC Chief Medical Officer Dr. Deb Houry on 2023 Overdose Death Data
Today’s data showing a decrease in drug overdoses over the 12-month period through December 2023 is heartening news for our nation and demonstrates we are making progress to prevent deaths from drug ...
https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2024/s-overdose-data.html
2024-05-15T10:02:00Z
Transcript for Vital Signs Telebriefing: Drowning Deaths Rise in the United States Making swimming lessons more accessible can save lives
Transcript for Vital Signs Telebriefing: Drowning Deaths Rise in the United States Making swimming lessons more accessible can save lives ...
https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2024/t0514-vs-drowning.html
2024-05-14T16:02:00Z
Drowning Deaths Rise in the United States
Drowning deaths are on the rise in the United States, following decades of decline, according to a new CDC Vital Signs study released today. Over 4,500 people died due to drowning each year from 2020 ...
https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2024/s0514-vs-drowning.html
2024-05-14T13:00:00Z
CDC Updates Dog Importation Regulation; New Rules will Start August 1, 2024
CDC is updating its dog importation regulation to protect the health and safety of people and animals by making sure any dog arriving in the United States is healthy and doesn’t present a risk to ou ...
https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2024/s0508-Dog-Importation-Regulation.html
2024-05-08T13:54:00Z
Readout of CDC Call with State Public Health Partners Regarding Avian Influenza and Farmworker Protection
Today, CDC Principal Deputy Director Nirav D. Shah met with state health officials, public health emergency preparedness directors, state epidemiologists, and state public health veterinarians, and le ...
https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2024/s0506-readout-avian.html
2024-05-06T18:30:00Z
CDC warns of E. coli outbreak linked to organic walnuts sold in bulk
CDC warns of E. coli outbreak linked to Gibson Farms, Inc. organic walnut halves and pieces. ...
https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2024/s0430-ecoli-walnuts.html
2024-04-30T17:00:00Z
CDC Announces Important Advances in Protecting Americans from Heat
Today, CDC, in partnership with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) National Weather Service (NWS), launched a new Heat and Health Initiative to protect Americans from heat ...
https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2024/p0422-heat-protection.html
2024-04-22T00:00:00Z
CDC warns of Salmonella Infections linked to Contaminated Basil sold at Trader Joe’s
CDC warns of Salmonella infections linked to contaminated basil sold at Trader Joe’s ...
https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2024/s0418-salmonella.html
2024-04-18T12:33:00Z
CDC’s Disease Detectives Share Findings from the Forefront of Public Health
The CDC will hold its annual Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS) Conference from April 23–26, 2024, in Atlanta, GA. The EIS Conference is the nation’s flagship applied epidemiology conference wher ...
https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2024/p0418-Disease-Detectives.html
2024-04-18T10:47:00Z
New U.S Global Health Security Strategy Advances Commitment to Protect Americans and People Around the World from Emerging Health Threats
Advancing the Administration’s commitment to protect the American people from the next pandemic, the White House today released The United States Government Global Health Security Strategy (GHSS) 20 ...
https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2024/p0416-Global-Health-Security.html
2024-04-16T12:38:00Z
CDC Investigating Harmful Reactions to Counterfeit Botox
A CDC investigation notice has been posted regarding harmful reactions in people who received counterfeit or otherwise mishandled botox: https://www.cdc.gov/botulism/outbreaks/harmful-reactions-botox- ...
https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2024/s0416-Counterfeit-Botox.html
2024-04-15T00:00:00Z
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
Transcript for Vital Signs: Health-Related Social Needs Can Keep Women from Getting Lifesaving Mammograms
Transcript for Vital Signs: Health-Related Social Needs Can Keep Women from Getting Lifesaving Mammograms ...
https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2024/t0409-vs-mammography.html
2024-04-09T15:44:00Z
Cost and Access Are Not the Only Barriers Women Face in Getting Lifesaving Mammograms
A new CDC Vital Signs study finds that only about 65% of women ages 50-74, with three or more health-related social needs, are up to date with their mammograms. Breast cancer causes more than 40,000 ...
https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2024/s0409-vs-mammography.html
2024-04-09T13:02:00Z
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A (H5N1) Virus Infection Reported in a Person in the U.S.
April 1, 2024—A person in the United States has tested positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) A(H5N1) virus (“H5N1 bird flu”), as reported by Texas and confirmed by CDC. ...
https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2024/p0401-avian-flu.html
2024-04-01T14:25:00Z
CDC’s National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health’s Impact Wellbeing™ Campaign Releases Hospital-Tested Guide to Improve Healthcare Worker Burnout
As part of the first federal campaign to address healthcare worker burnout, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) today ...
https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2024/p0318-Worker-Burnout.html
2024-03-18T10:29:00Z
CDC Statement on the President’s Fiscal Year 2025
Today, the Biden-Harris Administration released the President’s Budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) budget request for FY 2025 includes $9.683 bill ...
https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2024/s0311-fiscal-year-2025.html
2024-03-11T15:31:00Z
CDC study shows effectiveness of RSV immunization for infants
New data released today in CDC’s MMWR show that nirsevimab, a long-acting monoclonal antibody product, was highly effective in protecting infants from hospitalizations associated with respiratory sy ...
https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2024/s0307-rsv-immunization.html
2024-03-07T15:04:00Z
CDC updates and simplifies respiratory virus recommendations
CDC released today updated recommendations for how people can protect themselves and their communities from respiratory viruses, including COVID-19. ...
https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2024/p0301-respiratory-virus.html
2024-03-01T00:00:00Z
Older Adults Now Able to Receive Additional Dose of Updated COVID-19 Vaccine
Today, CDC Director Mandy Cohen endorsed the CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices’ (ACIP) recommendation for adults ages 65 years and older to receive an additional updated 2023-2024 COV ...
https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2024/s-0228-covid.html
2024-02-28T17:29:00Z
CDC Warns of E. Coli outbreak linked to raw milk cheese
Ten people infected with the outbreak strain of E. coli have been reported from four states. Four people have been hospitalized and one person developed hemolytic uretic syndrome. This is a serious co ...
https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2024/s0220-ecoli-outbreak.html
2024-02-20T09:56:00Z
CDC’s Tips From Former Smokers® Launches New Ads to Encourage People to Quit Smoking
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Tips From Former Smokers® (Tips®) campaign returns today with new ads to encourage people to quit smoking. ...
https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2024/p0505-smokers-tips.html
2024-02-05T06:00:00Z
CDC Opens New East Asia and Pacific Regional Office in Japan
U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director Mandy Cohen celebrated the opening of the new CDC East Asia and Pacific (EAP) regional office in Tokyo, Japan. ...
https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2024/p0202-cdc-japan-office.html
2024-02-05T06:00:00Z
Seniors in Care Facilities Have More Protection Available This Year: CDC Encourages Vaccination Against Flu, COVID-19 and RSV
New research in this week’s MMWR finds that most nursing home residents haven't received an updated COVID-19 vaccine or the new RSV vaccine. ...
https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2023/s1221-senior-vaccination.html
2023-12-21T13:24:00Z
Case count doubles and recalls expand in Salmonella outbreak linked to cantaloupes and pre-cut fruit products
Case count doubles and recalls expand in Salmonella outbreak linked to cantaloupes and pre-cut fruit products ...
https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2023/s1124-salmonella-fruits.html
2023-11-24T00:00:00Z
CDC and FDA Expedite the Availability of Additional Doses of New RSV Immunization for Infants
Today, CDC announced the release of more than 77,000 additional doses of Beyfortus™ (nirsevimab-alip (100 mg), a long-acting monoclonal antibody designed to protect infants against severe respirator ...
https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2023/p1116-rsv-doses.html
2023-11-16T17:02:00Z
Global measles threat continues to grow as another year passes with millions of children unvaccinated
Following years of declines in measles vaccination coverage, measles cases in 2022 have increased by 18%, and deaths have increased by 43% globally (compared to 2021). This takes the estimated number ...
https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2023/p1116-global-measles.html
2023-11-16T14:02:00Z
More Than One in Three Americans are at Increased Risk for Type 2 Diabetes, but Changing the Outcome is Possible
Prediabetes is reversible, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Ad Council want to make sure people know they can change the outcome. ...
https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2023/p1114-adult-diabetes.html
2023-11-14T11:55:00Z
Biden-Harris Administration Agencies Sign Interagency Agreement to Address Wildfire Risk and Protect Communities from Smoke
Today, Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael S. Regan, Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prev ...
https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2023/s1109-wildfire-risk-agreement.html
2023-11-09T16:18:00Z
Transcript for Vital Signs Telebriefing: Syphilis in Babies Reflects Health System Failures
This transcript is for the telebriefing on the release of Vital Signs: Syphilis in Babies Reflects Health System Failures, which took place on Tuesday, November 7, at 12:00 noon. ...
https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2023/t1107-newborn-syphilis.html
2023-11-08T12:49:00Z
U.S. Syphilis Cases in Newborns Continue to Increase: A 10-Times Increase Over a Decade
CDC is recommending concerted action to stop the increase of newborn syphilis cases and continues to sound the alarm about the consequences of a rapidly accelerating epidemic of sexually transmitted i ...
https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2023/s1107-newborn-syphilis.html
2023-11-07T13:01:00Z
CDC expands testing of international air traveler samples to include flu RSV, and other respiratory viruses
CDC is conducting a new pilot on samples it is collecting as part of its Traveler-based Genomic Surveillance (TGS) program that will provide early detection of flu, RSV, and select other respiratory v ...
https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2023/s1107-testing-respiratory-viruses.html
2023-11-06T09:58:00Z
E-cigarette Use Down Among U.S. High School Students in 2023
A study released today from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration shows that, among high school students, current (past 30-day) use of any ...
https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2023/s1102-e-cigarettes-down.html
2023-11-03T14:29:00Z
CDC’s National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health Launches First Federal Campaign for Hospitals to Tackle Healthcare Workers Burnout
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) announced today the launch of Impact Wellbeing. ...
https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2023/p1031-OSHA-campaign.html
2023-10-31T11:55:00Z