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CDC Surpasses 1 Million Voluntary Air Travel Participants in Biosurveillance ProgramCDC announced its Traveler-Based Genomic Surveillance program surpassed one million participants ...
https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2026/2026-cdc-surpasses-1-million-voluntary-air-travel-participants-in-biosurveillance-program.html
2026-01-30T05:00:00Z
New recall in Salmonella outbreak linked to dietary supplements containing moringa leaf powder
As of January 29, a total of 65 people in 28 states have now been reported ...
https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2026/2026-new-recall-in-salmonella-outbreak-linked-to-dietary-supplements-containing-moringa-leaf-powder.html
2026-01-29T05:00:00Z
United States Completes WHO Withdrawal
U.S. exits WHO, citing COVID-19 failures, politicization, and shift to bilateral health efforts. ...
https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2026/united-states-completes-who-withdrawal.html
2026-01-22T05:00:00Z
Live It Up Super Greens supplement powders linked to new Salmonella outbreak
45 people across 21 states have gotten sick with the same strain of Salmonella. ...
https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2026/2026-live-it-up-super-greens-supplement-powders-linked-to-new-salmonella-outbreak.html
2026-01-14T15:00:00Z
CDC Acts on Presidential Memorandum to Update Childhood Immunization Schedule
Deputy Secretary of HHS and Acting CDC Director Jim O'Neill signed a decision memorandum ...
https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2026/2026-cdc-acts-on-presidential-memorandum-to-update-childhood-immunization-schedule.html
2026-01-04T00:00:00Z
Raw oysters linked to ongoing Salmonella outbreak; almost half of U.S. states reporting cases
Sixty-four people across 22 states have gotten sick with the same strain of Salmonella. ...
https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2025/2025-raw-oysters-linked-to-ongoing-salmonella-outbreak-almost-half-of-u-s-states-reporting-cases.html
2025-12-23T05:00:00Z
Fact Sheet Hepatitis B Immunization
Fact Sheet Hepatitis B Immunization ...
https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2025/fact-sheet-hepatitis-b-immunization.html
2025-12-16T05:00:00Z
CDC Adopts Individual-Based Decision-Making for Hepatitis B Immunization for Infants Born to Women Who Test Negative for Hepatitis B Virus
The CDC today adopted individual-based decision-making for hepatitis B immunization ...
https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2025/2025-hepatitis-b-immunization.html
2025-12-16T05:00:00Z
Secretary Kennedy Swears in Louisiana Surgeon General Ralph Abraham as Principal Deputy Director of CDC
Ralph Abraham, M.D., was sworn in today as Principal Deputy Director of the CDC. ...
https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2025/2025-principal-deputy-director.html
2025-12-15T00:00:00Z
CDC’s Rapid Response Helps Solve First Infant Botulism Outbreak Linked to Formula
The CDC has released an update on the ongoing investigation of infant botulism cases ...
https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2025/2025-cdcs-rapid-response-helps-solve-first-infant-botulism-outbreak-linked-to-formula.html
2025-12-10T05:00:00Z
ACIP Recommends Individual-Based Decision-Making for Hepatitis B Vaccine for Infants Born to Women Who Test Negative for the Virus
ACIP today voted to recommend individual-based decision-making for hepatitis B vaccine. ...
https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2025/2025-acip-recommends-individual-based-decision-making-for-hepatitis-b-vaccine-for-infants-born-to-women.html
2025-12-05T13:47:00Z
Salmonella outbreak linked to moringa leaf, an ingredient in powdered supplements
11 people from 7 states have gotten sick from the same strain of Salmonella. ...
https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2025/2025-salmonella-outbreak-linked-to-moringa-leaf-an-ingredient-in-powdered-supplements.html
2025-10-31T04:00:00Z
CDC continues to note illnesses despite product recalls and asks consumers to check for recalled foods in Listeria outbreak linked to prepared meals
CDC urges people to check their refrigerators and freezers for recalled foods. Do not eat them. ...
https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2025/2025-cdc-continues-to-note-illnesses-despite-product-recalls.html
2025-10-30T04:00:00Z
CDC Immunization Schedule Adopts Individual-Based Decision-Making for COVID-19 and Standalone Vaccination for Chickenpox in Toddlers
CDC updated updated its adult and child immunization schedules to apply individual-based decisions ...
https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2025/cdc-immunization-schedule-adopts-individual-based-decision.html
2025-10-06T10:03:00Z
Statement from Laura Chanchien Parajón, MD, MPH, Director (Acting), CDC's National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, on the passing of Suzy Ellis, Tips From Former Smokers® participant
We extend our deepest condolences to Suzy's family, her friends, and all who cared about her. ...
https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2025/2025-statement-from-laura-chanchien-parajon-md-mph-director-acting-cdcs-national-center-for-1.html
2025-09-30T04:00:00Z
Listeria Outbreak to include more Prepared Foods
CDC Expands Listeria Outbreak Alert to Include Additional Prepared Foods ...
https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2025/cdc-expands-listeria-outbreak-alert-to-include-additional-prepared-foods.html
2025-09-26T18:30:00Z
CDC expands Listeria outbreak to include more prepared meals
3 additional illnesses and 1 additional death have been reported in this outbreak. ...
https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2025/cdc-expands-listeria-outbreak-alert-to-include-additional-prepared-foods.html
2025-09-26T04:00:00Z
CDC Reports Latest National Data on Syphilis in Newborns and Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)
New CDC data shows U.S. cases of newborn syphilis increased for the 12th consecutive year in 2024 ...
https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2025/2025-cdc-reports-latest-national-data-on-syphilis-in-newborns-and-sexually-transmitted-infections-stis.html
2025-09-24T04:00:00Z
CDC Report Finds Sharp Rise in Dangerous Drug-Resistant Bacteria
A CDC report found a dramatic increase in a dangerous type of drug-resistant bacteria. ...
https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2025/2025-cdc-report-finds-sharp-rise-in-dangerous-drug-resistant-bacteria.html
2025-09-23T15:29:00Z
Statement from Laura Chanchien Parajón, MD, MPH, Director (Acting), CDC's National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, on the passing of Michael Fletcher, Tips From Former Smokers® participant
Michael Fletcher, a passionate advocate for quit-smoking efforts, has passed away ...
https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2025/statement-from-laura-chanchien-parajon-md-mph-director-acting-cdcs-national-center-for.html
2025-09-18T15:58:00Z
Certain Metabolic Meals home delivery foods reported in ongoing Salmonella outbreak investigation
Sixteen people in ten states have gotten sick from the same strain of Salmonella. ...
https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2025/2025-certain-metabolic-meals-home-delivery-foods-reported-in-ongoing-salmonella-outbreak-investigation.html
2025-09-05T16:46:00Z
Nearly 100 people sick in Salmonella outbreak linked to recalled eggs
95 people from 14 states have gotten sick from the same strain of Salmonella. ...
https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2025/2025-nearly-100-people-sick-in-salmonella-outbreak-linked-to-recalled-eggs.html
2025-08-28T13:21:00Z
Statement from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. visited CDC headquarters in response to tragic gunfire attack ...
https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2025/2025-hhs-secretary-kennedy-visits-cdc-after-atlanta-shooting.html
2025-08-11T17:04:00Z
CDC Launches New Campaign to Address Youth Substance Use and Mental Health
CDC launches Free Mind campaign providing teens with resources about substance use and mental health ...
https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2025/2025-cdc-launches-new-campaign-to-address-youth-substance-use-and-mental-health.html
2025-08-05T10:45:00Z
Statement from Laura Chanchien Parajón, MD, MPH, Director (Acting), CDC's National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, on the passing of Christine Brader, Tips From Former Smokers® participant
Christine Brader, a champion of anti-smoking efforts, has passed away at 62 ...
https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2025/2025-statement-from-laura-chanchien-parajon-md-mph-director-acting-cdcs-national-center-for.html
2025-08-04T16:06:00Z
Secretary Kennedy Swears in Susan Monarez as CDC Director to Advance 'Make America Healthy Again' Agenda
Susan Monarez, Ph.D., was sworn in today as Director of the CDC ...
https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2025/2025-secretary-kennedy-swears-in-susan-monarez-as-cdc-director-to-advance-make-america-healthy-again.html
2025-07-31T15:37:00Z
CDC warns of Salmonella outbreak linked to frozen sprouted beans
11 people from 10 states sick with the same strain of Salmonella linked to frozen sprouted beans ...
https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2025/2025-cdc-warns-of-salmonella-outbreak-linked-to-frozen-sprouted-beans.html
2025-07-17T11:56:00Z
CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Concludes Meeting with Joint Statement
The CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) held a meeting on June 25-26, 2025. ...
https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2025/2025-cdcs-advisory-committee-on-immunization-concludes-meeting-with-joint-statement.html
2025-06-26T16:04:00Z
CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices to Meet June 25–26
The CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) will hold a meeting on June 25-26, 2025 ...
https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2025/2025-media-advisory-cdcs-advisory-committee-on-immunization-practices-to-meet-june-25-26.html
2025-06-20T04:00:00Z
CDC warns of Listeria outbreak linked to recalled chicken fettuccine alfredo meals
17 people have gotten sick from the same strain of Listeria linked to fettuccine chicken alfredo ...
https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2025/2025-cdc-warns-of-listeria-outbreak-linked-to-recalled-chicken-fettuccine-alfredo-meals.html
2025-06-18T20:31:00Z
CDC warns of Salmonella outbreak linked to pistachio cream
Four people have gotten sick with the same strand of Salmonella linked to pistachio cream ...
https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2025/2025-cdc-warns-of-salmonella-outbreak-linked-to-pistachio-cream.html
2025-06-16T04:00:00Z
CDC warns of Salmonella outbreak linked to eggs
A CDC investigation notice regarding a multistate outbreak of Salmonella infections has been posted ...
https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2025/2025-cdc-warns-of-salmonella-outbreak-linked-to-eggs.html
2025-06-07T04:00:00Z
CDC warns of Salmonella outbreak linked to whole cucumbers
A CDC food safety alert regarding a multistate outbreak of Salmonella infections has been posted ...
https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2025/2025-cdc-warns-of-salmonella-outbreak-linked-to-whole-cucumbers.html
2025-05-20T14:30:00Z
Statement from CDC’s National Center for Injury Prevention and Control on Provisional 2024 Overdose Death Data
The data from CDC's National Vital Statistics System shows a 27% decrease in drug overdose deaths ...
https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2025/2025-statement-from-cdcs-national-center-for-injury-prevention-and-control-on-provisional-2024.html
2025-05-14T04:00:00Z
CDC announces Salmonella outbreak linked to backyard poultry
A CDC investigation notice regarding a multistate outbreak of Salmonella infections has been posted ...
https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2025/2025-cdc-announces-salmonella-outbreak-linked-to-backyard-poultry.html
2025-05-05T15:50:00Z
CDC Statement on Measles Outbreak
CDC is aware of the second measles death in Texas, and our thoughts are with the family. ...
https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2025/cdc-statement-on-measles-outbreak-04072025.html
2025-04-07T04:00:00Z
CDC Statement on Measles Outbreak
CDC is in close communication with Texas health authorities over the recent measles outbreak. ...
https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2025/2025-cdc-statement-on-measles-outbreak.html
2025-02-27T09:58:00Z
CDC Reports Nearly 24% Decline in U.S. Drug Overdose Deaths
CDC Reports Nearly 24% Decline in U.S. Drug Overdose Deaths ...
https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2025/2025-cdc-reports-decline-in-us-drug-overdose-deaths.html
2025-02-25T13:16:00Z
CDC warns of Listeria outbreak linked to supplement shakes distributed in long-term care facilities
CDC warns of Listeria outbreak linked to supplement shakes distributed in long-term care facilities ...
https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2025/2025-supplement-shakes-listeria-outbreak.html
2025-02-24T17:06:00Z
U.S. Government Releases First National One Health Plan to Protect People, Animals, and Our Environment from Shared Health Threats
U.S. Government releases first national One Health plan to protect from shared health threats. ...
https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2025/us-government-releases-national-one-health-plan.html
2025-01-10T14:20:00Z
First H5 Bird Flu Death Reported in United States
A person with severe avian influenza A(H5N1) illness ("H5N1 bird flu") has passed away. ...
https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2025/m0106-h5-birdflu-death.html
2025-01-06T18:00:00Z
CDC Confirms First Severe Case of H5N1 Bird Flu in the United States
December 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