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New CDC Data Show Adult Obesity Prevalence Remains HighNew 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
2024-08-22T18:00:00Z
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
Transcripción de la teleconferencia del informe de Signos Vitales: El Programa Vacunas para Niños celebra 30 años proporcionando vacunas que salvan la vida a niños y sin costo
Transcripción de la teleconferencia del informe de Signos Vitales: El Programa Vacunas para Niños celebra 30 años proporcionando vacunas que salvan la vida a niños y sin costo ...
https://www.cdc.gov/media/es/releases/t0814-vs-vaccines-children-program.html
2024-08-14T11:00:00Z
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
Youth Mental Health ...
https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2024/p0806-youth-mental-health.html
2024-08-06T04:00:00Z
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 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 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
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
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
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
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
Federal Health Agencies Unveil National Tool to Measure Health Impacts of Environmental Burdens
Today, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR), in partnership with the Department of Health and Human Services’ Office ...
https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2022/p0810-environmental-burdens.html
2022-08-10T00:00:00Z
Federal Health Agencies Unveil National Tool to Measure Health Impacts of Environmental Burdens
Today, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR), in partnership with the Department of Health and Human Services’ Office ...
https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2022/p0810-environmental-burdens.html
2022-08-10T00:00:00Z
CDC Media Briefing — New Vital Signs Report - Overdose deaths show historic increase: How can we address widening disparities and save lives?
Against the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic, there was a historic 30% increase in overdose deaths in the United States from 2019 to 2020. ...
https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2022/a0719-overdose-rates-vs.html
2022-07-19T00:00:00Z
Transcript for CDC Telebriefing: CDC Update on Novel Coronavirus
This briefing to update you on CDC’s 2019 Novel Coronavirus response. We are joined today by Dr. Nancy Messonnier Director of CDC’s National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases and r ...
https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2020/t0205-coronavirus-update.html
2020-02-05T19:50:00Z
Transcript for CDC Telebriefing: CDC Update on Novel Coronavirus
This briefing to update you on CDC’s 2019 Novel Coronavirus response. We are joined today by Dr. Nancy Messonnier Director of CDC’s National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases and r ...
https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2020/t0205-coronavirus-update.html
2020-02-05T19:50:00Z
HHS Press Conference: Remarks at Coronavirus Press Briefing
HHS Press Conference: Remarks at Coronavirus Press Briefing ...
https://www.hhs.gov/about/leadership/secretary/speeches/2020-speeches/remarks-at-coronavirus-press-briefing.html
2020-01-28T11:30:00Z
HHS Press Conference: Update on 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV)
Secretary Alex Azar will hold a press conference alongside CDC, NCIRD, and NIAID providing details on the Department’s coordinated public health response to the 2019 Novel Coronavirus. ...
https://www.hhs.gov/live/live-2/index.html#11465
2020-01-28T08:40:00Z
68th Annual EIS Conference
CDC will hold its annual gathering of past and present disease detectives April 29–May 2, 2019, in Atlanta. The 68th Annual Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS) Conference will feature presentations ...
https://www.cdc.gov/eis/conference/digital-press-kit.html
2019-04-29T08:45:00Z
Lyme and Other Tickborne Diseases Increasing
Tickborne diseases increasingly threaten the health of people in the United States. The growing threat includes newly discovered disease-causing germs, an increasing number of reported tickborne illne ...
https://www.cdc.gov/media/dpk/diseases-and-conditions/lyme-disease/
2019-04-22T16:50:00Z
CDC Hosts International Conference on Emerging Infectious Diseases
Presentations include a wide range of health threats in U.S. and internationally ...
https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2018/p0827-international-conference-eid.html
2018-08-27T12:15:00Z
More US adolescents up to date on HPV vaccination
The number of adolescents who are up to date on HPV vaccination - meaning they started and completed the HPV vaccine series - increased five percentage points from 2016 to 2017, according to results f ...
https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2018/p0823-HPV-vaccination.html
2018-08-23T12:50:00Z
CDC Releases 2018 Breastfeeding Report Card
Of the approximately 4 million babies born in 2015, most (83.2 percent) started out breastfeeding – but many stop earlier than recommended, according to the 2018 Breastfeeding Report Card released ...
https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2018/p0820-breastfeeding-report-card.html
2018-08-20T13:35:00Z
CDC: 1 in 4 US adults live with a disability
One in 4 U.S. adults – 61 million Americans – have a disability that impacts major life activities, according to a report in CDC’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report. ...
https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2018/p0816-disability.html
2018-08-16T12:45:00Z
CDC Releases Graphic Novel on Variant Flu Dangers
CDC has released a graphic novel to help young people understand the potential health risks of human influenza viruses that normally circulate in swine and can cause disease in people (known as varian ...
https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2018/p0810-flu-graphic-novel.html
2018-08-10T15:15:00Z
CDC supporting response to new Ebola outbreak in North Kivu/Democratic Republic of the Congo
CDC has been responding and coordinating with the Ministry of Health of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) since a new outbreak of Ebola in North Kivu province was reported on July 30, 2018. ...
https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2018/s0809-new-ebola-outbreak.html
2018-08-09T14:05:00Z