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New TB Screening Guidelines Overseas Save U.S. Estimated $15 Million – Press Release
Thousands receive treatment prior to coming to the United States Press Release For Immediate Release: Thursday, March 20, 2014Contact: Media Relations(404) 639-3286 MAP Team member, Captain Mary Naughton, reviews chest…
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Meningococcal Disease Update – Media Statement
Media Statement For Immediate Release: Tuesday, March 18, 2014Contact: Media Relations, Office of Communication(404) 639-3286 On Monday, March 10, a Drexel University student tragically died from serogroup B meningococcal disease.…
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Dozens Of Groups Meet In Washington, D.C. To Commit to Eliminating Colorectal Cancer As a Public Health Problem – Press Release
Dozens Of Groups Meet In Washington, D.C. To Commit to Eliminating Colorectal Cancer As a Public Health Problem New American Cancer Society Data Show that Investing in Colorectal Cancer Screening…
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Flow Restrictors May Help Prevent Medication Poisonings in Young Children – Digital Press Kit
Flow restrictors are intended to work with current child-resistant packaging, such as child safety caps, to help keep young children from getting into medicines when adults aren’t looking. Read the…
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Severe diarrheal illness in children linked to antibiotics prescribed in doctor’s offices – Press Release
CDC urges physicians to improve prescribing practices to reduce harm Press Release For Immediate Release: Friday, March 7, 2014Contact: Media Relations(404) 639-3286 Yellow-green fluorescence of Clostridium difficile under long-wave UV…
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CDC Telebriefing: New Vital Signs Report – Are Prescribing Practices Putting Hospital Patients at Risk? – Transcript
Press Briefing Transcript Tuesday, March 4, 2014 12:00 PM E.T. OPERATOR: Good morning and thank you all for holding. Your lines have been placed on a listen-only mode until the…
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Improving Antibiotic Prescribing in Hospitals Can Make Health Care Safer – Press Release
CDC calls on every hospital to use new checklist to improve prescribing practices Press Release Embargoed for: Tuesday, March 4, 2014, 1:00 ETContact: Media Relations(404) 639-3286 Antibiotic Rx for Hospitals;…
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Physicians are a leading source of prescription opioids for the highest-risk users – Press Release
Finding highlights important role physicians can play in reducing prescription drug overdoses Press Release Embargoed for: Monday, March 3, 2014, 4:00 ETContact: Media Relations(404) 639-3286 Most people who abuse prescription…
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Tips From Former Smokers – campaign results
An estimated 1.6 million smokers attempted to quit smoking because of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s “Tips From Former Smokers” national ad campaign, according to a study released…
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CDC Issues First Comprehensive Report on Children’s Mental Health in the United States – Digital Press Kit
This report is an important step to better understand childhood mental disorders and help children reach their full potential in life. Read the original news at Centers for Disease Control…