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HHS Launches Bridge Access Program to Ensure Free COVID-19 Vaccination for Uninsured and Underinsured Adults
Thu, 14 Sep 2023 12:28:00 EST
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 Americans.
CDC Recommends Updated COVID-19 Vaccine for Fall/Winter Virus Season
Tue, 12 Sep 2023 17:43:00 EST
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 Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna will be available later this week.
CDC Awards $279M to 49 States, the District of Columbia, and 40 Local Health Departments to Help Prevent Drug Overdoses
Thu, 31 Aug 2023 15:31:00 EST
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.
CDC launches new effort aimed at strengthening survival and recovery rates for all sepsis patients
Thu, 24 Aug 2023 00:00:00 EST
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 able to quickly identify sepsis and save more lives.
Transcript: One in 5 Women Reported Mistreatment While Receiving Maternity Care
Wed, 23 Aug 2023 09:06:00 EST
transcript for the Vital Signs telebriefing: One in 5 Women Reported Mistreatment While Receiving Maternity Care
One in 5 Women Reported Mistreatment While Receiving Maternity Care
Tue, 22 Aug 2023 00:00:00 EST
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 Black (30%), Hispanic (29%), and multiracial (27%) women.
CDC warns of Listeria outbreak linked to “Soft Serve On The Go” ice cream cups
Thu, 10 Aug 2023 00:00:00 EST
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
Provisional Suicide Deaths in the United States, 2022
Thu, 10 Aug 2023 00:00:00 EST
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.
CDC Recommends a Powerful New Tool to Protect Infants from Leading Cause of Hospitalization
Thu, 03 Aug 2023 19:00:00 EST
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 (RSV).
Emerging Tick Bite-Associated Meat Allergy Potentially Affects Thousands
Thu, 27 Jul 2023 13:06:00 EST
The CDC reports that between 2010 and 2022, there were more than 110,000 suspected cases of alpha-gal syndrome identified.
CDC to Launch “Bridge Access Program” in Fall 2023 to Provide Free COVID-19 Vaccines to Uninsured and Underinsured Adults
Thu, 13 Jul 2023 13:24:00 EST
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 the Bridge Access Program for COVID-19 Vaccines this fall.
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
Wed, 12 Jul 2023 00:00:00 EST
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, friend, and champion of anti-tobacco efforts, encouraged people who smoke to quit and others never to start.
CDC Celebrates Elimination of Entire U.S. Chemical Weapons Stockpile
Mon, 10 Jul 2023 00:00:00 EST
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 Chemical Demilitarization (CDM) Program on the complete destruction of the United States chemical weapons stockpile on July 7, 2023.
Breakthrough Cures for Hepatitis C Still Fail to Reach the Vast Majority of Americans Who Need Them
Thu, 29 Jun 2023 13:10:13 EST
Breakthrough Cures for Hepatitis C Still Fail to Reach the Vast Majority of Americans Who Need Them
Transcript: Hepatitis C Briefing
Thu, 29 Jun 2023 11:13:00 EST
Transcript for Hepatitis C telebriefing that took place on June 29, 2023.
CDC Recommends RSV Vaccine For Older Adults
Thu, 29 Jun 2023 08:10:46 EST
CDC Recommends RSV Vaccine For Older Adults.
U.S. E-cigarette Sales Climbed during 2020-2022
Thu, 22 Jun 2023 14:48:00 EST
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.
Statement by CDC Director Rochelle P. Walensky on the Appointment of Dr. Mandy Cohen as the 20th CDC Director
Fri, 16 Jun 2023 00:00:00 EST
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 Cohen to be the next CDC director.
Transcript: Mpox Briefing
Tue, 30 May 2023 15:11:00 EST
Transcript for Mpox Telebriefing that took place on May 18, 2023.
Update on Rapid Assessment of SARS-CoV-2 Transmission at 2023 EIS Conference
Fri, 26 May 2023 00:00:00 EST
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.
HIV Declines Among Young People and Drives Overall Decrease in New HIV Infections
Tue, 23 May 2023 13:00:00 EST
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 response network for disease forecasting to support decision makers during public health emergencies.
New Funding Opportunity to Strengthen Outbreak Response through Data, Forecasting, and Analytics
Fri, 19 May 2023 00:00:00 EST
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 response network for disease forecasting to support decision makers during public health emergencies.
Transcript: PHE Briefing
Mon, 08 May 2023 00:00:00 EST
Transcript for the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Announcement
Walensky Announces Departure from CDC
Fri, 05 May 2023 00:00:00 EST
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 of COVID-19 related closures and waves of dangerous, new virus variants.
CDC’s Disease Detectives Give First-Hand Accounts from the Front Lines of Public Health
Thu, 20 Apr 2023 09:48:00 EST
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 recent groundbreaking investigations and innovative analyses conducted by EIS officers—better known as CDC’s disease detectives.
CDC simplifies COVID-19 vaccine recommendations, allows older adults and immunocompromised adults to get second dose of the updated vaccine
Wed, 19 Apr 2023 00:00:00 EST
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 additional COVID-19 vaccine doses.
NIOSH Launches the National Firefighter Registry for Cancer to Understand and Reduce Cancer in the Fire Service
Mon, 17 Apr 2023 00:00:00 EST
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 online enrollment system for firefighters across the nation.
U.S. STI Epidemic Showed No Signs of Slowing in 2021 – Cases Continued to Escalate
Tue, 11 Apr 2023 11:11:00 EST
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 – according to CDC’s final surveillance data.
New Funding Announced to Evaluate Exposure to Environmental Hazards
Fri, 31 Mar 2023 15:40:00 EST
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 and present exposure to environmental hazards and to prevent future exposures.
Increased Use of Telehealth Services and Medications for Opioid Use Disorder During the COVID-19 Pandemic Associated with Reduced Risk for Fatal Overdose
Wed, 29 Mar 2023 12:05:00 EST
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 beneficiaries, according to a new study.
Autism Prevalence Higher, According to Data from 11 ADDM Communities
Wed, 22 Mar 2023 13:04:00 EST
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).
TB is Still Here – New CDC Data Show U.S. Cases Increased Again in 2022
Wed, 22 Mar 2023 13:03:00 EST
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 disproportionately affected by TB to Think. Test. Treat TB.
CDC Acquires 465-Acre Site in Mace, West Virginia for Research Facility
Tue, 21 Mar 2023 12:09:00 EST
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’s research capabilities.
Increasing Threat of Spread of Antimicrobial-resistant Fungus in Healthcare Facilities
Mon, 20 Mar 2023 17:00:00 EST
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 data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) published in the Annals of Internal Medicine.
U.S.-Led Global Effort Dramatically Increases Number of People Receiving Lifesaving HIV Treatment in Less than Two Decades
Tue, 14 Mar 2023 00:00:00 EST
A new analysis from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reveals that the number of people receiving lifesaving HIV treatment through PEPFAR has increased 300 times in under 20 years, from 2004 to 2022.
CDC and ATSDR Staff Begin Next Steps in ACE Investigation in East Palestine, Ohio
Mon, 13 Mar 2023 12:33:00 EST
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) are preparing for the next phase of the Assessment of Chemical Exposure (ACE) investigation to assess the health impacts of the February 3 train derailment that occurred in East Palestine, Ohio.
FDA and CDC Response to the Florida Surgeon General
Mon, 13 Mar 2023 00:00:00 EST
FDA and CDC Response to the Florida Surgeon General regarding COVID-19 vaccine safety.
CDC Statement on President’s Fiscal Year 2024 Budget
Thu, 09 Mar 2023 00:00:00 EDT
Today, the Biden Administration released the President’s FY 2024 budget. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) budget request for FY 2024 includes $11.581 billion in discretionary budget authority, Prevention and Public Health Fund (PPHF), and PHS Evaluation Funds.
New Funding Opportunities for States, Cities, and Territories to Strengthen Overdose Surveillance and Prevention Efforts
Wed, 08 Mar 2023 15:26:00 EDT
The CDC is announcing two new Notices of Funding Opportunities (NOFOs) today under its Overdose Data to Action (OD2A) program to advance the critical work that health departments and communities play in driving down overdose deaths.
Transcript: YRBS Telebriefing
Mon, 13 Feb 2023 09:45:00 EDT
Transcript for YRBS telebriefing which highlighted U.S. teen girls experiencing increased sadness and violence.
U.S. Teen Girls Experiencing Increased Sadness and Violence
Mon, 13 Feb 2023 00:00:00 EDT
According to new CDC data released today, nearly 3 in 5 (57%) U.S. teen girls felt persistently sad or hopeless in 2021—double that of boys, representing a nearly 60% increase and the highest level reported over the past decade.
Transcript: Black and Hispanic Patients on Dialysis Have Higher Rates of Staph Bloodstream Infections
Tue, 07 Feb 2023 00:00:00 EDT
Transcript for January Vital Signs Telebriefing: Black and Hispanic Patients on Dialysis Have Higher Rates of Staph Bloodstream Infections.
Black and Hispanic Patients on Dialysis Have Higher Rates of Staph Bloodstream Infections
Mon, 06 Feb 2023 13:07:00 EDT
Adults on dialysis treatment for end-stage kidney disease were 100 times more likely to have a Staphylococcus aureus (staph) bloodstream infection than adults not on dialysis during 2017–2020, according to a new Vital Signs report released today by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Whooping cough vaccination during pregnancy benefits US infants
Mon, 06 Feb 2023 00:00:00 EDT
A CDC study published today provides further evidence that Tdap vaccination during pregnancy helps protect newborns from whooping cough during their first two months of life, when they are most vulnerable to the disease.
CDC launches website to help consumers find free COVID-19 testing sites
Tue, 24 Jan 2023 00:00:00 EDT
Today CDC launched the COVID-19 Testing Locator website, which will allow consumers to search for free COVID-19 testing sites near them.
Statement from Deirdre Lawrence Kittner, PhD, MPH, Director, CDC’s Office on Smoking and Health on the passing of Brian Hayden, <em>Tips From Former Smokers</em>® participant
Mon, 23 Jan 2023 13:07:00 EDT
We are deeply saddened by the passing of Brian Hayden, a participant in CDC’s Tips From Former Smokers® (Tips®) campaign and a proud military veteran, husband to his beloved wife Denise, father, grandfather and friend.
Transcript for Vaccine Telebriefing
Wed, 18 Jan 2023 09:19:00 EDT
Transcript for Vaccine Telebriefing
Ebola Outbreak Over in Uganda
Wed, 11 Jan 2023 08:51:00 EDT
The CDC joins the Government of Uganda and the global public health community in marking the end of the Ebola outbreak in Uganda.
CDC Announces Negative COVID-19 Test Requirement from Air Passengers Entering the United States from the People’s Republic of China
Wed, 28 Dec 2022 15:05:00 EDT
CDC is announcing today that it will implement a requirement for a negative COVID-19 test or documentation of recovery for air passengers boarding flights to the United States originating from the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and the Special Administrative Regions of Hong Kong and Macau, beginning January 5, 2023, at 12:01 AM ET.
Statement from Karen Hacker, MD, MPH, Director of CDC’s NCCDPHP, on Extended Growth Charts for Children and Adolescents with Severe Obesity
Thu, 15 Dec 2022 00:00:00 EDT
Statement from Karen Hacker, MD, MPH, Director CDC’s National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion on Extended Growth Charts for Children and Adolescents with Severe Obesity
CDC Expands Updated COVID-19 Vaccines to Include Children Ages 6 Months through 5 Years
Fri, 09 Dec 2022 00:00:00 EDT
Following FDA action, today CDC expanded the use of updated (bivalent) COVID-19 vaccines for children ages 6 months through 5 years.
CDC Studies Support Mpox Vaccine as Safe and Effective
Fri, 09 Dec 2022 00:00:00 EDT
Studies show vaccinated people have substantially less risk for contracting mpox compared with those who are unvaccinated and identified no major safety concerns after nearly 1 million doses administered.
Transcript: CDC Media Telebriefing - Update on Respiratory Disease Circulation
Thu, 08 Dec 2022 13:57:00 EDT
Transcript for the CDC Media Telebriefing : Update on Respiratory Disease Circulation. Experts from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the American Medical Association will discuss the latest information about respiratory disease circulation and highlight the beginning of National Influenza Vaccination Week.
CDC/ATSDR Updates Guidelines for Examining Unusual Patterns of Cancer and Environmental Concerns
Thu, 08 Dec 2022 13:49:00 EDT
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (CDC/ATSDR) has released updated guidance to help state, tribal, local, and territorial public health agencies, and other partners as they investigate patterns of disease in communities, including cancer, and environmental concerns.
CDC Media Telebriefing: Update on Respiratory Disease Circulation
Mon, 05 Dec 2022 09:19:00 EDT
Experts from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the American Medical Association will discuss the latest information about respiratory disease circulation and highlight the beginning of National Influenza Vaccination Week.
COVID-19 disruptions in HIV testing and prevention highlight need for innovation and investment before the next public health emergency
Thu, 01 Dec 2022 13:56:00 EDT
The nation’s ability to prevent HIV was dealt a hard blow early in the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new CDC analysis published today, on World AIDS Day: Putting Ourselves to the Test: Achieving Equity to End HIV. A rapid rebound in services, however, is a testament to quick, resourceful local innovations that, if scaled up and sustained, could help reach national HIV prevention goals.
CDC planning wastewater testing for polio in select communities
Wed, 30 Nov 2022 13:09:00 EDT
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will strategically expand wastewater testing for poliovirus in select jurisdictions across the country.
CDC Awards More Than $3 Billion to Improve U.S. Public Health Workforce and Infrastructure
Tue, 29 Nov 2022 13:18:00 EDT
Today, CDC is awarding $3.2 billion to help state, local, and territorial jurisdictions across the United States strengthen their public health workforce and infrastructure.
Nearly 40 million children are dangerously susceptible to growing measles threat
Wed, 23 Nov 2022 13:06:00 EDT
In 2021, a record high of nearly 40 million children missed a measles vaccine dose: 25 million children missed their first dose and an additional 14.7 million children missed their second dose, a joint publication by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports.
More than 3 Million Youth Reported Using a Tobacco Product in 2022
Thu, 10 Nov 2022 13:00:00 EDT
A study released today from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found that 3.08 million (11.3%) U.S. middle and high school students reported current (past 30-day) use of any tobacco product in 2022, which includes 2.51 million (16.5%) high school students and 530,000 (4.5%) middle school students.
Transcript for Telebriefing: Updated Clinical Practice Guidelines for Prescribing Opioids for Pain
Wed, 09 Nov 2022 11:51:00 EDT
Transcript for Telebriefing: Updated Clinical Practice Guidelines for Prescribing Opioids for Pain
CDC Media Telebriefing: Update on Respiratory Disease Circulation Transcript
Fri, 04 Nov 2022 00:00:00 EST
UAB and thank you all for joining us today to discuss what we are seeing with respiratory diseases and what people can do to prevent their spread.
CDC Releases UPDATED Clinical Practice Guideline for Prescribing Opioids for Pain
Thu, 03 Nov 2022 14:32:00 EST
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is releasing updated and expanded recommendations for clinicians providing pain care for adult outpatients with short- and long-term pain.
Update on CDC Director and COVID-19
Mon, 31 Oct 2022 11:50:00 EST
CDC Director Dr. Rochelle P. Walensky experienced mild symptoms from her recent COVID-19 infection, completed a course of Paxlovid, and, after a period of isolation, tested negative for the virus.
Annual Report to the Nation: Cancer deaths continue downward trend; modest improvements in survival for pancreatic cancer
Thu, 27 Oct 2022 08:27:00 EST
Overall cancer death rates continued to decline among men, women, children, and adolescents and young adults in every major racial and ethnic group in the United States from 2015 to 2019, according to the latest Annual Report to the Nation on the Status of Cancer.
CDC Director Tests Positive For COVID-19
Sat, 22 Oct 2022 14:10:00 EST
Last night, CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky tested positive for COVID-19. She is up to date with her vaccines. Dr. Walensky is experiencing mild symptoms.
ACIP Immunization Schedule Vote
Thu, 20 Oct 2022 14:58:00 EST
Today, CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommended updates to the 2023 childhood and adult immunization schedules, which includes incorporating additional information for approved or authorized COVID-19 vaccines.
CDC Allows Novavax Monovalent COVID-19 Boosters for Adults Ages 18 and Older
Wed, 19 Oct 2022 16:15:00 EST
Today, CDC’s Director Rochelle P. Walensky, M.D., M.P.H., signed a decision memo allowing Novavax monovalent COVID-19 boosters for adults.
CDC Allows Novavax Monovalent COVID-19 Boosters for Adults Ages 18 and Older
Wed, 19 Oct 2022 00:00:00 EST
Today, CDC’s Director Rochelle P. Walensky, M.D., M.P.H., signed a decision memo allowing Novavax monovalent COVID-19 boosters for adults.
Inequities Found in Flu Vaccine Uptake
Tue, 18 Oct 2022 13:00:00 EST
Black, Hispanic, and American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) adults in the United States are more likely to be hospitalized with flu, as well as less likely to be vaccinated against flu, according to a new CDC Vital Signs report.
The U.S. Response to Ebola Outbreaks in Uganda
Tue, 18 Oct 2022 00:00:00 EST
The Uganda Ministry of Health (MOH) announced the first positive case of Ebola virus disease (EVD) in Uganda in 2022 caused by Sudan virus (species Sudan ebolavirus) on September 20.
New Vital Signs Report: People from some racial/ethnic minority groups are more likely to be hospitalized with flu
Fri, 14 Oct 2022 00:00:00 EST
Black, Hispanic, and American Indian/Alaska Native adults in the United States are more likely to be hospitalized with flu, as well as less likely to be vaccinated against flu, according to a new CDC Vital Signs report. Join us to learn more about inequities in flu vaccine uptake and how to prevent severe flu illness and hospitalization by ensuring equitable vaccination for everyone.
CDC Expands Updated COVID-19 Vaccines to Include Children Ages 5 Through 11
Wed, 12 Oct 2022 13:02:00 EST
CDC Expands Updated COVID-19 Vaccines to Children Ages 5 Through 11.
ATSDR Announces Notice of Funding Opportunity for APPLETREE Program
Fri, 07 Oct 2022 15:21:00 EST
The Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR), a federal public health agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, is pleased to announce a new notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for ATSDR’s Partnership to Promote Local Efforts to Reduce Environmental Exposure (APPLETREE) program.
More than 2.5 Million Youth Reported E-Cigarette Use in 2022
Thu, 06 Oct 2022 00:00:00 EST
A study released today from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found that 2.55 million U.S. middle and high school students reported current (past 30-day) e-cigarette use in 2022, which includes 14.1% of high school students and 3.3% of middle school students.
Transcript for Vital Signs Telebriefing: Children with sickle cell anemia are at risk for stroke and other complications
Wed, 05 Oct 2022 00:00:00 EST
Transcript for Vital Signs Telebriefing: Children with sickle cell anemia are at risk for stroke and other complications, which took place on September 20, 2022.
CDC Releases Data on Chronic Diseases and Related Risk Factors
Tue, 27 Sep 2022 14:41:00 EST
2021 data from the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) are now available through CDC’s easy-to-use web-based tool.
Number of States with High Rates of Adult Obesity More Than Doubles
Tue, 27 Sep 2022 10:11:00 EST
Nineteen states and two territories have at least 35% of residents with adult obesity - more than doubling the number of states with a high obesity prevalence since 2018 - according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
CDC announces $90M funding to support Pathogen Genomics Centers of Excellence (PGCoE) network
Tue, 20 Sep 2022 00:00:00 EST
Today, CDC announced 5-year awards to five state public health departments. The awards will establish the Pathogen Genomics Centers of Excellence (PGCoE) network.
Many Children with Sickle Cell Anemia Not Receiving Lifesaving Screening and Treatment
Tue, 20 Sep 2022 00:00:00 EST
In 2019, less than half of children aged 2–16 years with sickle cell anemia received the recommended screening for stroke, a common complication of the disease, according to a new CDC Vital Signs report.
Four in 5 pregnancy-related deaths in the U.S. are preventable
Mon, 19 Sep 2022 10:17:00 EST
More than 80% of pregnancy-related deaths were preventable, according to 2017-2019 data from Maternal Mortality Review Committees (MMRCs), which are representatives of diverse clinical and non-clinical backgrounds who review the circumstances around pregnancy-related deaths to identify recommendations to prevent future deaths.
New Vital Signs Report: Children with sickle cell anemia are at risk for stroke and other complications
Mon, 19 Sep 2022 00:00:00 EST
Sickle cell anemia, a blood disorder that primarily affects Black and African American people, can cause severe pain and shorten life expectancy by more than 20 years. Yet, few children with the disease are getting the recommended screening and treatment to prevent life-threatening complications such as stroke.
CDC opening applications for Mpox Vaccine Equity Pilot Program
Thu, 15 Sep 2022 10:48:00 EST
Today, local, state, and territorial health departments, as well as tribal governments and local non-governmental organizations, can partner together and begin submitting requests to access mpox vaccine through the recently announced Mpox Vaccine Equity Pilot Program
United States confirmed as country with circulating vaccine-derived poliovirus
Tue, 13 Sep 2022 00:00:00 EST
CDC today announced that polioviruses found in New York, both from the case of paralytic polio in an unvaccinated adult in Rockland County and in several wastewater samples from communities near the patient’s residence, meet the World Health Organization (WHO)’s criteria for circulating vaccine-derived poliovirus (cVDPV) – meaning that poliovirus continues to be transmitted in Rockland County, NY, and surrounding areas.
CDC Recommends the First Updated COVID-19 Booster
Thu, 01 Sep 2022 19:49:00 EST
Today, CDC Director Rochelle P. Walensky, M.D., M.P.H., endorsed the CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices’ (ACIP) recommendations for use of updated COVID-19 boosters from Pfizer-BioNTech for people ages 12 years and older and from Moderna for people ages 18 years and older.
Increased Use of Telehealth for Opioid Use Disorder Services During COVID-19 Pandemic Associated with Reduced Risk of Overdose
Wed, 31 Aug 2022 00:00:00 EST
The expansion of telehealth services during the COVID-19 pandemic was associated with individuals staying in treatment longer and reducing their risk of medically treated overdose, according to a new study.
CDC Investigation Notice Update: CDC Updates Number of People Ill in <em>E. coli</em> Outbreak with Unknown Source
Fri, 26 Aug 2022 12:23:00 EST
A CDC investigation notice update regarding a multistate outbreak of E. coli O157 infections is now live.
CDC Recommends Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine for Adolescents
Mon, 22 Aug 2022 00:00:00 EST
Today, CDC Director Rochelle P. Walensky, M.D., M.P.H., signed a decision memo that Novavax’s COVID-19 vaccine be used as another primary series option for adolescents ages 12 through 17.
CDC Issues Update on Search for Source of Midwestern <em>E. coli</em> Outbreak
Fri, 19 Aug 2022 00:00:00 EST
A CDC investigation notice update regarding a multistate outbreak of E. coli O157 infections is now live.
CDC assisting Michigan and Ohio with E. coli O157 outbreak with unknown food source
Wed, 17 Aug 2022 00:00:00 EST
A CDC investigation notice regarding a multistate outbreak of E. coli O157 infections is now live.
CDC streamlines COVID-19 guidance to help the public better protect themselves and understand their risk
Thu, 11 Aug 2022 15:37:00 EST
Today, CDC is streamlining its COVID-19 guidance to help people better understand their risk, how to protect themselves and others, what actions to take if exposed to COVID-19, and what actions to take if they are sick or test positive for the virus.
Federal Health Agencies Unveil National Tool to Measure Health Impacts of Environmental Burdens
Wed, 10 Aug 2022 00:00:00 EST
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 of Environmental Justice, announce the release of the Environmental Justice Index (EJI).
Federal Health Agencies Unveil National Tool to Measure Health Impacts of Environmental Burdens
Wed, 10 Aug 2022 00:00:00 EST
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 of Environmental Justice, announce the release of the Environmental Justice Index (EJI).
Statement from Karen Hacker, MD, MPH, Director, CDC’s National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion on the passing of Tonya Moore, Tips From Former Smokers® participant
Tue, 09 Aug 2022 14:34:00 EST
We are deeply saddened by the passing of Tonya Moore. At age 38, Tonya was diagnosed with heart failure because of cigarette smoking.
New CDC Data Reveal Less Than a Third of People Diagnosed with Hepatitis C Receive Timely Treatment for the Deadly, yet Curable, Infection
Tue, 09 Aug 2022 13:01:00 EST
A new CDC Vital Signs report finds that too few people diagnosed with hepatitis C are being treated, despite availability of medications capable of curing this viral infection
CDC Media Briefing — New <em>Vital Signs</em> Report: Hepatitis C is deadly, but curable
Tue, 09 Aug 2022 00:00:00 EST
CDC Media Briefing — New Vital Signs ReportHepatitis C is deadly, but curable:Why are so few Americans getting treatment?
CDC Media Briefing - New <em>Vital Signs</em> Report: Hepatitis C is deadly, but curable. Why are so few Americans getting treatment?
Mon, 08 Aug 2022 11:03:00 EST
Hepatitis C can cause advanced liver disease, liver cancer, and death and affects millions in the United States. Yet, according to a new CDC Vital Signs report, less than a third of people diagnosed with hepatitis C get timely treatment for this curable infection. Join us to learn more about the barriers to hepatitis C treatment and what can be done to save lives.
CDC Hosts 11th International Conference on Emerging Infectious Diseases
Mon, 01 Aug 2022 00:00:00 EST
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Task Force for Global Health will co-host in person the 11th International Conference on Emerging Infectious Diseases (ICEID) August 7-10, 2022, at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta hotel in Atlanta, GA.
Bacteria that Causes Rare Disease Melioidosis Discovered in U.S. Environmental Samples
Wed, 27 Jul 2022 16:14:00 EST
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has identified for the first time in domestic environmental samples the bacteria that causes a rare and serious disease called melioidosis. The bacteria, Burkholderia pseudomallei or B. pseudomallei, was identified through sampling of soil and water in the Gulf Coast region of Mississippi.
