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CDC/NIOSH to Host Panel Discussion on Protecting Health Worker Mental Health: A Call to Action
CDC works 24/7 saving lives, protecting people from health threats, and saving money to have a more secure nation. A US federal agency, CDC helps make the healthy choice the…
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Global Progress Against Measles Threatened Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic
The largest increase in unvaccinated children in 20 years and critical gaps in disease surveillance increase risk of measles outbreaks, putting lives at risk: WHO, CDC Read the original news…
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CDC to Hold Virtual Recruitment Event for Students from Historically Black Colleges and Universities
On Tuesday, November 9, CDC will hold a special event for students and recent graduates of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) as part of the agency’s efforts to improve…
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88 Million Americans at Risk for Type 2 Diabetes Can Change Their Outcome
A recent study showed type 2 diabetes is one of the top comorbidities associated with COVID-19 severity and deaths. Read the original news at Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…
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Importance of One Health for COVID-19 and Future Pandemics
Today marks the sixth annual One Health Day, a global campaign that highlights the need for a One Health approach to address shared health threats by recognizing the interconnection between…
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CDC Recommends Pediatric COVID-19 Vaccine for Children 5 to 11 Years
Today, CDC Director Rochelle P. Walensky, M.D., M.P.H., endorsed the CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices’ (ACIP) recommendation that children 5 to 11 years old be vaccinated against COVID-19 with the Pfizer-BioNTech pediatric vaccine. CDC now expands…
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CDC Updates Blood Lead Reference Value for Children
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently updated its blood lead reference value (BLRV) from 5 µg/dL to 3.5 µg/dL in response to the Lead Exposure Prevention and Advisory Committee (LEPAC) recommendation…
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CDC Launches New Education Campaigns Aimed at Preventing Drug Overdose Deaths
To save more lives from drug overdose, the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently launched four complementary education campaigns intended to reach young adults ages 18-34 years. Read…
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CDC Lab Testing Confirms Cause of Melioidosis Outbreak
Bacterial strain in aromatherapy spray a match to strain in four patients. Read the original news at Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
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CDC To Invest $26 Million in Advanced Outbreak Forecasting and Analytics
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) today announced $26 Million in funding to develop next-generation infectious disease forecasting and analytics. Read the original news at Centers for Disease…