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Youth tobacco use drops during 2011-2017
Yet 3.6 million middle and high school students still use tobacco products Press Release Embargoed Until: Thursday, June 7, 2018, 1:00 p.m. ETContact: Media Relations(404) 639-3286 In 2017, about 3.6…
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Suicide rates rising across the U.S.
Comprehensive prevention goes beyond a focus on mental health concerns Press Release Embargoed Until: Thursday, June 7, 2018, 1:00 p.m. ETContact: Media Relations(404) 639-3286 Suicide rates have been rising in…
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CDC Telebriefing: New Vital Signs Report – Suicide Prevention
Media Advisory Embargoed Until: Thursday, June 7, 2018, 1:00 p.m. ETContact: Media Relations(404) 639-3286 What According to the latest Vital Signs report, suicide increased in nearly every U.S. state from…
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1 in 3 swimming-related disease outbreaks occur at hotels
Press Release Embargoed Until: Thursday, May 17, 2018, 1:00 p.m. ETContact: Media Relations(404) 639-3286 A third of treated recreational waterborne disease outbreaks during 2000 through 2014 occurred in hotel pools…
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New Rapid Rabies Test Could Revolutionize Testing and Treatment
Test could save lives and lead to fewer unnecessary rabies shots Press Release Embargoed Until: Wednesday, May 16, 2018, 2:00 p.m. ETContact: Media Relations(404) 639-3286 A new rabies test developed…
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Half of mental health facilities and a third of substance abuse treatment facilities have smoke-free campuses
Opportunity to enhance tobacco cessation treatment in these settings Press Release Embargoed Until: Thursday, May 10, 2018, 1:00 p.m. ETContact: Media Relations(404) 639-3286 About half of mental health (49%) and…
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Three CDC scientists named as 2018 Service to America Medal Finalists
Press Release For Immediate Release: Thursday, May 10, 2018Contact: Media Relations(404) 639-3286 The Partnership for Public Serviceexternal icon has announced its nominees for the 2018 Service to America Medals, known as…
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Transcript for Vital Signs Teleconference: Vector Borne Diseases
Press Briefing Transcript Tuesday, May 1, 2018 Please Note: This transcript is not edited and may contain errors. MICHELLE BONDS: We’re joined today by the CDC Director Robert Redfield, as…
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Mosquito Bites: Everyone is at Risk!
Mosquito bites can make you sick Disease epidemics from viruses spread by mosquitoes are happening more often, including recent dengue outbreaks in many countries worldwide, the Zika epidemic (2015-2017), and…
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Illnesses from Mosquito, Tick, and Flea Bites Increasing in the US
Cases triple; better tools needed to fight mosquitoes, ticks, and fleas Press Release Embargoed Until: Tuesday, May 1, 2018, 1:00 p.m. ETContact: Media Relations(404) 639-3286 Illnesses from mosquito, tick, and…