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CDC Telebriefing: New Vital Signs: Younger teens still account for 1 in 4 teen births – Media Advisory
Press Briefing Transcript April 08, 2014 at 12 noon ET OPERATOR: I’d like to thank all participants for holding. All lines will be on listen only until the question and…
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Younger teens still account for 1 in 4 teen births
Although births to younger teens aged 15 to 17 years have declined, they still represent over a quarter of teen births – nearly 1,700 births a week, according to this…
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Younger teens still account for 1 in 4 teen births – Press Release
Despite recent progress, more can be done to prevent pregnancies in younger teens Press Release Embargoed until: Tuesday, April 8, 2014, 1:00pm ETContact: Media Relations(404) 639-3286 Although births to younger…
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World Health Day
Today, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) joins the World Health Organization(WHO) and other public health partners in recognizing World Health Day, which this year spotlights vector-borne diseases.…
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Lassa Fever Reported in U.S. Traveler Returning from West Africa – Press Release
Contact investigation under way; risk to other travelers considered extremely low Press Release For Immediate Release: Friday, April 4, 2014Contact: Media Relations(404) 639-3286 The CDC and the Minnesota Department of…
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CDC Supports APHA National Public Health Week – Media Advisory
Alert_06 Archived: This Page Is No Longer Being Updated This website is archived for historical purposes and is no longer being maintained or updated.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 Advisory For Immediate Release: Friday,…
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CDC Foundation’s Business Pulse on Global Health Security Now Available Online – Media Advisory
Alert_06 Archived: This Page Is No Longer Being Updated This website is archived for historical purposes and is no longer being maintained or updated.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 Advisory For Immediate Release: Thursday,…
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New CDC study finds dramatic increase in e-cigarette-related calls to poison centers – Press Release
Rapid rise highlights need to monitor nicotine exposure through e-cigarette liquid and prevent future poisonings Press Release Embargoed until: Thursday, April 3, 2014, 1:00pm ETContact: Media Relations(404) 639-3286 The number…
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CDC media briefing on autism spectrum disorder – Transcript
Press Briefing Transcript March 27, 2014 at 12 noon ET OPERATOR: Welcome and thank you for standing by. At this time all participants are in a listen-only mode. During the…
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Uneven progress in expanding state Medicaid coverage for smoking cessation – Press Release
States make gradual progress, but few provide comprehensive coverage Press Release Embargoed until: Thursday, March 27, 2014, 1:00pm ETContact: Media Relations(404) 639-3286 More smokers would quit if state Medicaid programs…