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Investigation of a Salmonella Infection Linked to Rattlesnake Pills – Media Statement
Media Statement For Immediate Release: Tuesday, December 19, 2017Contact: Media Relations,(404) 639-3286 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Kansas Department of Health and Environment have linked one…
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Children with Congenital Zika Virus Infection Face Serious Challenges as They Age – Press Release
First report to show severe impairments become more evident over time Press Release Embargoed Until: Thursday, December 14, 2017, 1:00 p.m. ETContact: Media Relations(404) 639-3286 Most children born with microcephaly…
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Seasonal flu death estimate increases worldwide – Press Release
Press Release Embargoed Until: Wednesday, December 13, 2017, 6:30 p.m. ETContact: Media Relations(404) 639-3286 According to new estimates published today, between 291,000 and 646,000 people worldwide die from seasonal influenza-related…
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Screening for Critical Congenital Heart Disease at Birth Saves Lives – Press Release
New study confirms a dramatic decrease in infant deaths Press Release For Immediate Release: Tuesday, December 5, 2017Contact: Media Relations(404) 639-3286 Infant deaths from critical congenital heart disease (CCHD) decreased…
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HHS/CDC/CMS Update on Public Health Emergencies – Media Advisory
Media Advisory For Immediate Release: Monday, December 4, 2017, 11:00 a.m. ETContact: Media Relations(404) 639-3286 On Monday, December 4, Health and Human Services Acting Secretary Eric Hargan will travel to…
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Vital Signs Teleconference: HIV Testing Frequency – Transcript
Press Briefing Transcript Tuesday, November 28, 2017 Please Note: This transcript is not edited and may contain errors. OPERATOR: Welcome and thank you for standing by. All participants will be…
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Frequency of HIV Testing and Time from Infection to Diagnosis Improves – Digital Press Kit
A new CDC Vital Signs report published today finds that HIV is being diagnosed sooner after infection than was previously reported. According to the report, the estimated median time from…
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Frequency of HIV Testing and Time from Infection to Diagnosis Improve – Press Release
Many people still have HIV for years before they know it Press Release Embargoed Until: Tuesday, November 28, 2017 , 1:00 p.m. ETContact: Media Relations(404) 639-3286 A new CDC Vital…
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CDC Telebriefing: New Vital Signs Report How long do people have HIV before it is diagnosed? – Media Advisory
Media Advisory Embargoed Until: Tuesday, November 28, 2017, 12:00 PM ETContact: Media Relations(404) 639-3286 <!–End Contact Head NOTE this was for Percussion – we can add images using Add Element…
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Nearly half of the world’s busiest airports have smoke-free policies – Press Release
Secondhand smoke poses a health risk to airline passengers and airport workers Press Release Embargoed Until: Wednesday, November 22, 2017, 1:00 p.m. ETContact: Media Relations(404) 639-3286 Among the 50 busiest…