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Some Infants still not receiving the recommended screenings and interventions for hearing loss and critical congenital heart disease at birth – Press Release
Progress made, more work needed to close the gaps and ensure all infants receive screening and prompt medical care if needed Press Release For Immediate Release: Thursday, August 24, 2017Contact:…
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Most U.S. teens are getting cancer-preventing vaccine – Press Release
CDC encourages parents to protect children from cancers caused by HPV Press Release For Immediate Release: Thursday, August 24, 2017Contact: Media Relations(404) 639-3286 Six out of 10 U.S. parents are…
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Most adolescent contact lens wearers report habits that could cause eye infection – Press Release
CDC recommends healthy ways to wear and care for lenses Press Release Embargoed Until: Thursday, August 17, 2017, 1:00 p.m. ETContact: Media Relations(404) 639-3286 More than 6 in 7 adolescents…
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New CDC Report: More Americans have epilepsy than ever before – Press Release
First estimates available for every state show disorder is widespread. Press Release Embargoed Until: Thursday, August 10, 2017, 1:00 p.m. ETContact: Media Relations(404) 639-3286 The number of U.S. adults and…
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First Fungal Disease Awareness Week Encourages Patients, Doctors To “Think Fungus” – Media Advisory
New observance focuses on dangers of undiagnosed fungal infections Media Advisory For Immediate Release: Wednesday, August 9, 2017Contact: Media Relations(404) 639-3286 What CDC organized the first Fungal Disease Awareness Week…
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CDC invests more than $200 million to help states respond to infectious disease threats – Press Release
$77 million dedicated to combat existing and emerging antibiotic resistance The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has awarded more than $200 million through the Epidemiology and Laboratory Capacity…
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New Prediabetes Awareness Campaign Features Unexpected Animal Videos to Encourage Americans to Learn Their Risk – Press Release
American Diabetes Association, American Medical Association, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Ad Council launch new creative awareness effort aimed at reducing the incidence of type 2 diabetes…
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Country with world’s highest HIV prevalence is now controlling its HIV epidemic – Press Release
Swaziland nearly halved its new HIV infection rate and doubled the rate of viral load suppression Press Release For Immediate Release: Monday, July 24, 2017Contact: Media Relations(404) 639-3286 New findings…
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CDC reminds travelers to Europe: Protect against measles – Press Release
Press Release For Immediate Release: Wednesday, July 19, 2017Contact: Media Relations(404) 639-3286 With the peak summer travel season under way, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is reminding…
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New CDC report: More than 100 million Americans have diabetes or prediabetes – Press Release
Press Release For Immediate Release: Weekday, July 18, 2017Contact: Media Relations(404) 639-3286 More than 100 million U.S. adults are now living with diabetes or prediabetes, according to a new reportpdf…