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A CDC investigation update: Salmonella infections linked to hedgehogs
A CDC investigation update of a multistate outbreak of Salmonella infections linked to contact with pet hedgehogs has been posted: www.cdc.gov/salmonella/typhimurium-01-19/index.html. Updates: Since the last update on January 25, 2019,…
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CDC: Artesunate Now First-Line Treatment for Severe Malaria in the United States
CDC is issuing new guidance to clinicians for the treatment of severe malaria cases in the United States (U.S.). This change in treatment protocol is necessary because the only FDA-approved…
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CDC Seeks Input on Firefighter Registry
CDC’s National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) is asking for input on how to encourage more than 1.1 million U.S. firefighters’ participation in a voluntary registry. The National…
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Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo tops 1,000 cases
As of March 24, 2019, public health officials have documented that the Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has surpassed 1,000 cases; the current total number of…
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Final Update About an Outbreak of Salmonella Infections Linked to Ground Beef
A final update about an outbreak of Salmonella infections linked to ground beef has been posted. www.cdc.gov/salmonella/newport-10-18/index.html. Updates: This outbreak appears to be over. A total of 403 people infected…
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Alert: Phishing Email Referencing CDC and Flu Pandemic
CDC security officials have been working with multiple law enforcement agencies to track a campaign of phishing emails claiming to be from the CDC that reference a flu pandemic. The…
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Transcript for Vital Signs Telebriefing: Gaps in HIV Testing and Treatment Hinder Efforts to Stop New Infections
Moderator: Welcome and thank you for standing by. At this time all participants are in listen only mode until the question and answer section of today’s conference. At that time,…
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Leading HIV Experts Convene 2019 National HIV Prevention Conference
Leading HIV Experts Convene 2019 National HIV Prevention Conference Officials advance plan to eliminate HIV epidemic in the U.S. Architects of the proposed 10-year federal initiative to end the U.S.…
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Gaps in HIV Testing and Treatment Hinder Efforts to Stop New Infections
When taken as directed, ART reduces the amount of HIV in the body to a very low level —also known as viral suppression. Studies indicate that people who are virally…
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CDC Telebriefing: New Vital Signs Report: Gaps in HIV Testing and Treatment Hinder Efforts to Stop New Infections
WHAT:Getting more people tested and in HIV care is a vital part of the proposed federal initiative, “Ending the HIV Epidemic – A Plan for Americaexternal icon.” At a media…