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HHS Secretary Alex Azar and CDC Director Dr. Robert R. Redfield to give update on COVID-19 response, Operation Warp Speed
On Wednesday, October 21, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Alex Azar will meet with CDC Director…
Read More »CDC and the American Mosquito Control Association Collaborate on First-ever Comprehensive Resources for Mosquito Control in Areas Affected by Natural Disasters
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the American Mosquito Control Association (AMCA) have collaborated to provide the…
Read More »CDC shares guidance on how to stay safe during and after Hurricane Delta
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is sharing important information to keep you and your family safe during…
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CDC Updates “How COVID is Spread” Webpage
Today, CDC issued updated guidance to its How COVID-19 Spreads website, which includes information about the potential for airborne spread…
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CDC Medical Officer Honored with 2020 Sammies Award
Vikram Krishnasamy, M.D., MPH Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) health scientist Vikram Krishnasamy, M.D., MPH, has been awarded…
Read More » CDC investigating Salmonella outbreaks linked to pet bearded dragons, pet hedgehogs
CDC is investigating two separate multistate Salmonella illness outbreaks, one linked to contact with pet bearded dragons and one linked…
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Cruise Ship No Sail Order Extended Through October 31, 2020
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced today the extension of a No Sail Order for cruise ships…
Read More » Salmonella Investigation Update
A CDC food safety alert regarding a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Stanley infections has been posted: www.cdc.gov/salmonella/stanley-09-20/index.html Key points: 41…
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Administration Announces $200 million from CDC to Jurisdictions for COVID-19 Vaccine Preparedness
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is announcing upcoming action by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…
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New CDC data finds adult obesity is increasing
New data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) show that adult obesity prevalence is increasing and racial…
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