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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Health Workers Report Harassment, Symptoms of Poor Mental Health, and Difficult Working Conditions
More than double the number of health workers reported harassment at work in 2022 than in 2018. This may include threats, bullying, verbal abuse, or other actions from patients and coworkers that crea ...

https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2023/s1024-Health-Worker-Mental-Health.html
2023-10-24T13:00:00Z

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Transcript: Health Workers Face a Mental Health Crisis
Transcript: Health Workers Face a Mental Health Crisis ...

https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2023/t1024-vs-health-worker-mental-health.html
2023-10-24T13:00:00Z

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Annual Report to the Nation Part 2: New cancer diagnoses fell abruptly early in the COVID-19 pandemic
New diagnoses of six major cancer types in the United States fell abruptly in early 2020, coinciding with the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to findings from part 2 of the latest Annual Rep ...

https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2023/p0927-cancer-diagnosis.html
2023-09-27T11:05:00Z

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CDC recommends new vaccine to help protect babies against severe respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) illness after birth
Today, CDC recommended the first respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine for pregnant people to protect their newborn from severe RSV illness. RSV is the leading cause of hospitalization for U.S. in ...

https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2023/p0922-RSV-maternal-vaccine.html
2023-09-22T16:36:00Z

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CDC announces $262M funding to support National Network for Outbreak Response and Disease Modeling
On September 19, 2022, CDC announced the recipients of 13 funding awards to establish a first-of-its-kind national network, the Outbreak Analytics and Disease Modeling Network (OADMN). ...

https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2023/p0922-disease-modeling.html
2023-09-22T14:36:00Z

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Adult Obesity Prevalence Remains High; Support for Prevention and Treatment Needed
New population data from 2022 show 22 states have an adult obesity prevalence at or above 35%, compared to 19 states in 2021, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC ...

https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2023/p0922-adult-obesity.html
2023-09-22T09:06:00Z

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HHS Launches Bridge Access Program to Ensure Free COVID-19 Vaccination for Uninsured and Underinsured Adults
In April, HHS announced the ‘HHS Bridge Access Program For COVID-19 Vaccines and Treatments Program’(“Program”) to maintain broad access to COVID-19 vaccines for millions of uninsured American ...

https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2023/p0914-uninsured-vaccination.html
2023-09-14T12:28:00Z

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CDC Recommends Updated COVID-19 Vaccine for Fall/Winter Virus Season
CDC recommends everyone 6 months and older get an updated COVID-19 vaccine to protect against the potentially serious outcomes of COVID-19 illness this fall and winter. Updated COVID-19 vaccines from ...

https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2023/p0912-COVID-19-Vaccine.html
2023-09-12T17:43:00Z

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CDC Awards $279M to 49 States, the District of Columbia, and 40 Local Health Departments to Help Prevent Drug Overdoses
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) awarded $279 million to 49 states, the District of Columbia, and 40 local health departments to help stop overdoses within their communities. ...

https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2023/p0831-health-department-awards.html
2023-08-31T15:31:00Z

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CDC launches new effort aimed at strengthening survival and recovery rates for all sepsis patients
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is launching the Hospital Sepsis Program Core Elements to support all U.S. hospitals in ensuring effective teams and resources are in place to be a ...

https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2023/s0824-sepsis-patients.html
2023-08-24T00:00:00Z

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Transcript: One in 5 Women Reported Mistreatment While Receiving Maternity Care
transcript for the Vital Signs telebriefing: One in 5 Women Reported Mistreatment While Receiving Maternity Care ...

https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2023/t0822-vs-maternity-mistreatment.html
2023-08-23T09:06:00Z

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One in 5 Women Reported Mistreatment While Receiving Maternity Care
Twenty percent of women surveyed reported experiences of mistreatment during pregnancy and delivery care, according to a new CDC Vital Signs report. Mistreatment during maternity care was higher among ...

https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2023/s0822-vs-maternity-mistreatment.html
2023-08-22T00:00:00Z

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CDC warns of Listeria outbreak linked to “Soft Serve On The Go” ice cream cups
A CDC food safety alert regarding an outbreak of Listeria infections has been posted: https://www.cdc.gov/listeria/outbreaks/ice-cream-08-23/index.html ...

https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2023/s0810-listeria-outbreak.html
2023-08-10T00:00:00Z

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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

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CDC Recommends a Powerful New Tool to Protect Infants from Leading Cause of Hospitalization
CDC is recommending a new immunization starting this fall to help protect all infants under 8 months and some older babies at increased risk of severe illness caused by respiratory syncytial virus (RS ...

https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2023/p-0803-new-tool-prevent-infant-hospitalization-.html
2023-08-03T19:00:00Z

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Emerging Tick Bite-Associated Meat Allergy Potentially Affects Thousands
The CDC reports that between 2010 and 2022, there were more than 110,000 suspected cases of alpha-gal syndrome identified. ...

https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2023/p0727-emerging-tick-bites.html
2023-07-27T13:06:00Z

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CDC to Launch “Bridge Access Program” in Fall 2023 to Provide Free COVID-19 Vaccines to Uninsured and Underinsured Adults
To help ensure that millions of uninsured and underinsured American adults continue to have access to no-cost COVID-19 vaccinations, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is launching t ...

https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2023/p0713-Bridge-Access-Program.html
2023-07-13T13:24:00Z

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Statement from Deirdre Lawrence Kittner, PhD, MPH, Director, CDC’s Office on Smoking and Health, on the passing of Becky Herner, Tips From Former Smokers® participant
It is with deep sadness that we share the loss of Becky Herner, a participant in CDC’s Tips From Former Smokers^® (Tips^®) campaign. Becky, a devoted mother ...

https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2023/p0712-smokers-tips.html
2023-07-12T00:00:00Z

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CDC Celebrates Elimination of Entire U.S. Chemical Weapons Stockpile
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) congratulates the Department of Defense (DoD), the Program Executive Office Assembled Chemical Weapons Alternatives (PEO ACWA), and CDC’s Chemica ...

https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2023/s0710-chemical-weapons.html
2023-07-10T00:00:00Z

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Breakthrough Cures for Hepatitis C Still Fail to Reach the Vast Majority of Americans Who Need Them
Breakthrough Cures for Hepatitis C Still Fail to Reach the Vast Majority of Americans Who Need Them ...

https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2023/p0629-hepatitis-c.html
2023-06-29T13:10:13Z

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Transcript: Hepatitis C Briefing
Transcript for Hepatitis C telebriefing that took place on June 29, 2023. ...

https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2023/t0629-hepc-briefing.html
2023-06-29T11:13:00Z

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CDC Recommends RSV Vaccine For Older Adults
CDC Recommends RSV Vaccine For Older Adults. ...

https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2023/s0629-rsv.html
2023-06-29T08:10:46Z

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U.S. E-cigarette Sales Climbed during 2020-2022
A study released today found that overall e-cigarette monthly unit sales increased by 46.6%—from 15.5 million units in January of 2020, to 22.7 million units in December of 2022. ...

https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2023/p0622-ecigarettes-sales.html
2023-06-22T14:48:00Z

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Statement by CDC Director Rochelle P. Walensky on the Appointment of Dr. Mandy Cohen as the 20th CDC Director
Today, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Dr. Rochelle P. Walensky issued the following statement in response to President Biden’s announcement that he intends to appoint Dr. Mandy ...

https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2023/s0616-cohen.html
2023-06-16T00:00:00Z

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Transcript: Mpox Briefing
Transcript for Mpox Telebriefing that took place on May 18, 2023. ...

https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2023/t0530-mpox-briefing.html
2023-05-30T15:11:00Z

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Update on Rapid Assessment of SARS-CoV-2 Transmission at 2023 EIS Conference
On Thursday, April 27, several in-person attendees at the annual EIS conference notified conference organizers that they had tested positive for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. ...

https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2023/s0526-eis.html
2023-05-26T00:00:00Z

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HIV Declines Among Young People and Drives Overall Decrease in New HIV Infections
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) launched a new Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) through the Center for Forecasting and Outbreak Analytics (CFA) to establish an outbreak respo ...

https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2023/p0523-hiv-declines-among-young-people.html
2023-05-23T13:00:00Z

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New Funding Opportunity to Strengthen Outbreak Response through Data, Forecasting, and Analytics
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) launched a new Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) through the Center for Forecasting and Outbreak Analytics (CFA) to establish an outbreak respo ...

https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2023/p0519-funding-opportunity.html
2023-05-19T00:00:00Z

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Transcript: PHE Briefing
Transcript for the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Announcement ...

https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2023/t0508-covid-phe.html
2023-05-08T00:00:00Z

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Walensky Announces Departure from CDC
CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky announced today her intent to depart the agency at the end of June. Walensky has led CDC through a transition to greater normalcy across the country, after two years ...

https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2023/p0505-walensky.html
2023-05-05T00:00:00Z

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CDC’s Disease Detectives Give First-Hand Accounts from the Front Lines of Public Health
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will hold its annual Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS) Conference April 24–27, 2023 in Atlanta. The event will feature 97 presentations on ...

https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2023/p0419-eis.html
2023-04-20T09:48:00Z

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CDC simplifies COVID-19 vaccine recommendations, allows older adults and immunocompromised adults to get second dose of the updated vaccine
Following FDA regulatory action, CDC has taken steps to simplify COVID-19 vaccine recommendations and allow more flexibility for people at higher risk who want the option of added protection from addi ...

https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2023/s0419-covid-vaccines.html
2023-04-19T00:00:00Z

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NIOSH Launches the National Firefighter Registry for Cancer to Understand and Reduce Cancer in the Fire Service
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), through its National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), are pleased to launch the National Firefighter Registry for Cancer onli ...

https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2023/p0417-firefighter-cance-registry.html
2023-04-17T00:00:00Z

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U.S. STI Epidemic Showed No Signs of Slowing in 2021 – Cases Continued to Escalate
Reported cases of the sexually transmitted infections (STIs) chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis all increased between 2020 and 2021 – reaching a total of more than 2.5 million reported cases – acc ...

https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2023/s0411-sti.html
2023-04-11T11:11:00Z

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New Funding Announced to Evaluate Exposure to Environmental Hazards
The ATSDR Partnership to Promote Local Efforts to Reduce Environmental Exposure (APPLETREE) cooperative agreement program will award $13.95 million to fund 30 state health departments to evaluate past ...

https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2023/p0331-environmental-funding.html
2023-03-31T15:40:00Z

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Increased Use of Telehealth Services and Medications for Opioid Use Disorder During the COVID-19 Pandemic Associated with Reduced Risk for Fatal Overdose
The expanded availability of opioid use disorder-related telehealth services and medications during the COVID-19 pandemic was associated with a lowered likelihood of fatal drug overdose among Medicare ...

https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2023/p0329-covid-opioids.html
2023-03-29T12:05:00Z

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Autism Prevalence Higher, According to Data from 11 ADDM Communities
One in 36 (2.8%) 8-year-old children have been identified with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), according to an analysis published today in CDC’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) ...

https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2023/p0323-autism.html
2023-03-22T13:04:00Z

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TB is Still Here – New CDC Data Show U.S. Cases Increased Again in 2022
Preliminary TB data released by CDC ahead of World TB Day show that the number of U.S. TB disease cases increased 5% in 2022 to 8,300 cases. CDC is calling on healthcare providers and communities disp ...

https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2023/s0323-TB-increase.html
2023-03-22T13:03:00Z

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CDC Acquires 465-Acre Site in Mace, West Virginia for Research Facility
CDC, along with the General Services Administration, today announced the acquisition of a site in Mace, West Virginia for a new facility that will focus on the mining industry and advance the agency� ...

https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2023/p0320-research-facility.html
2023-03-21T12:09:00Z

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Increasing Threat of Spread of Antimicrobial-resistant Fungus in Healthcare Facilities
Candida auris (C. auris), an emerging fungus considered an urgent antimicrobial resistance (AR) threat, spread at an alarming rate in U.S. healthcare facilities in 2020-2021, according to dat ...

https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2023/p0320-cauris.html
2023-03-20T17:00:00Z

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