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CDC updates guidance related to local Zika transmission in Miami-Dade County, Florida – Press Release
Press Release For Immediate Releasel: Wednesday, October 19Contact: Media Relations(404) 639-3286 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) continues to work with Florida health officials to investigate new cases…
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New Vital Signs Report – Dental Sealants Prevent Cavities – Transcript
Press Briefing Transcript Tuesday, October 18, 2016, at 1:30 P.M. EST OPERATOR: Welcome and thank you for standing by. At this time participants should be in listen only mode. If…
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New CDC Vital Signs: Dental Sealants Prevent Cavities – Digital Press Kit
Dental cavities are one of the most common chronic conditions among children and teens. Left untreated, cavities can cause pain and infection and problems in eating, speaking, and learning. A…
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School dental-sealant programs could prevent most cavities, lower treatment costs in vulnerable children – Press Release
Press Release Embargoed Until: Tuesday, October 18, 2016, 2:00 p.m. ETContact: Media Relations(404) 639-3286 Research shows dental sealants to shield the back teeth could prevent up to 80 percent of…
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CDC working with Florida to respond to new active Zika transmission area in Miami-Dade County – Press Release
Press Release Embargoed Until: Thursday, October 13, 2016Contact: Media Relations(404) 639-3286 Caption The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) continues to work with Florida health officials to investigate new…
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New CDC study shows changes in breast cancer death rates by age group – Press Release
Press Release Embargoed Until: Thursday, October 13, 2016, 1:00 p.m. ETContact: pdf icon Breast cancer mortality is decreasing for both black and white women, especially among younger women. However, even…
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Contaminated Devices Putting Open-Heart Surgery Patients at Risk – Press Release
CDC encourages hospitals to take action, advises patients to seek care if ill Press Release Embargoed Until: Thursday, October 13, 2016, 1 P.M. ETContact: Media Relations(404) 639-3286 The Centers for…
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CDC funds 34 innovative projects to combat antibiotic resistance – Press Release
Research aims to better understand role of microbiome Press Release For Immediate Release: Thursday, October 6, 2016Contact: Media Relations(404) 639-3286 CDC has awarded more than $14 million to fund new…
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CDC updates interim guidance for pre-pregnancy counseling and prevention of sexual transmission of Zika – Media Statement
Alert_06 Archived: This Page Is No Longer Being Updated This website is archived for historical purposes and is no longer being maintained or updated. Media Statement For Immediate Release: Friday,…
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CDC issues Zika special travel considerations for 11 Southeast Asian countries
Media Statement For Immediate Release: Thursday, September 29, 2016Contact: Media Relations,(404) 639-3286 Today, CDC posted Zika virus-related special travel considerations for 11 Southeastern Asian countries. CDC now recommends that pregnant…