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CDC launches campaign to help states fight prescription opioid epidemic – Press Release
Rx Awareness: Sharing real stories about the devastation of opioid use disorder and overdose Press Release For Immediate Release: Monday, September 25, 2017Contact: Media Relations(404) 639-3286 Today the Centers for…
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Rural Americans less likely to wear seat belts, more likely to die in crashes – Press Release
Motor-vehicle death risk higher in less urban areas of U.S. Press Release Embargoed Until: Thursday, September 21, 2017, 1:00 p.m. ETContact: Media Relations(404) 639-3286 Adult motor vehicle drivers and passengers…
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Why Global Health Security Is Essential to U.S. National Security – Press Release
Press Release Embargoed Until: Thursday, September 21, 2017, 1:00 p.m. ETContact: Media Relations(404) 639-3286 How does CDC fulfill its mission to keep America safe from health threats? The first-ever special supplement…
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Sustaining Global Health Security is Critical to Protecting America’s National Security
SARS in 2003. Influenza in 2009. Ebola in 2014. Zika in 2015. In the fight against infectious diseases, no nation can stand alone. In today’s interconnected world, a health threat…
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Essentials for Parenting Toddlers and Preschoolers
Biography “Parenting can be tough for everyone. CDC’s Essentials for Parenting Toddlers and Preschoolers has tips and tools to strengthen parenting skills like positive communication, giving good directions, and effective…
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5 African countries approach control of their HIV epidemics as U.S. government launches bold strategy to accelerate progress – Press Release
Latest survey results show Lesotho’s significant success with HIV viral load suppression and stabilization of Uganda’s previously expanding epidemic Press Release Embargoed Until: Tuesday, September 19, 2017 12:01 A.M. EDTContact: Media…
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CDC Hurricane Support – Press Release
Practical information for affected communities, displaced people, and responders Press Release For Immediate Release: Wednesday, September 13, 2017Contact: Media Relations(404) 639-3286 The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)…
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CDC and Texas Health Officials Warn About Illness Linked to Raw Milk from Texas Dairy – Press Release
Raw milk contained rare but dangerous germ, consumers should get antibiotics Press Release For Immediate Release: Friday, September 15, 2017Contact: Media Relations(404) 639-3286 People who consumed raw milk or raw…
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Stay Safe after Hurricanes, Flooding – Media Advisory
Media Advisory For Immediate Release: Tuesday, August 29, 2017Contact: Media Relations(404) 639-3286 Hurricanes can cause dangerous and destructive high winds, flooding, heavy rain, and storm surges. Keep your family safe…
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CDC Emergency Operations Center activates to support response to Hurricane Harvey – Media Statement
Media Statement For Immediate Release: Friday, September 1, 2017Contact: Media Relations,(404) 639-3286 CDC’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC) is now activated to bring together CDC staff to work efficiently in responding…