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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 to contact with pet hedgehogs. It’s important to always wash…
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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 through October 31, 2020. This order continues to suspend passenger…
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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 people infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Stanley have…
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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 (CDC) to provide $200 million to jurisdictions for COVID-19 vaccine…
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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 and ethnic disparities persist. Notably, adults with obesity are at…
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CDC Releases Indicators for Dynamic School Decision-Making
Today, CDC released indicators to help schools make dynamic decisions about in-person learning as local conditions evolve throughout the pandemic. When coupled with local data about community spread, these indicators…
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CDC awards $7 million for pilot project to reduce chronic disease by advancing health equity
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has awarded $7 million over two years to the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO) and the National Association of…
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Youth e-cigarette use is down, but 3.6 million still use e-cigarettes
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in collaboration with various partners, released two papers today in Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) highlighting recent changes in U.S.…
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Investigation Update On Peaches
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Investigation Update On Peaches
###U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICESexternal icon CDC works 24/7 protecting America’s health, safety and security. Whether disease start at home or abroad, are curable or preventable, chronic or…