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Opioid painkillers widely prescribed among reproductive age women – Press Release
Opioid exposure during pregnancy increases risk of some birth defects Press Release Embargoed until: Thursday, January 22, 2015, 1:00 pm ETContact: image icon Women aged 15-44 years who fill a…
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Protection from Flu Vaccination Reduced this Season – Press Release
CDC urges early treatment of severely ill and high-risk patients Press Release Embargoed Until: Thursday, January 15, 2014, 1:00 p.m. ETContact: Media Relations(404) 639-3286 A report published in the January…
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Progress Being Made in Infection Control in U.S. Hospitals; Continued Improvements Needed – Press Release
CDC report provides first snapshot of state efforts to prevent MRSA and deadly diarrheal infections Progress has been made in the effort to eliminate infections that commonly threaten hospital patients,…
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2013 Drug Overdose Mortality Data Announced – Press Release
Prescription Opioid Deaths Level; Heroin-related Deaths Rise Press Release For Immediate Release: Monday, January 12, 2015Contact: ONDCP Public Affairs: 202-395-6618Mediainquiry@ondcp.eop.gov DOJ Public Affairs: (202) 514-2007Kevin.S.Lewis@usdoj.gov CDC Media Relations: 404-639-3286Media@cdc.gov Washington,…
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Remarkable Progress Five Years after Haiti Earthquake – Press Release
Haiti rebuilding national public health system with help from CDC Press Release For Immediate Release: Monday, January 12, 2015Contact: CDC: Helping Improve Health in Haiti.image icon As an instructor looks…
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Statement from CDC Director Tom Frieden on the passing of Rosemary V. Hernandez, former Tips From Former Smokers ad participant – Media Statement
Alert_06 Archived: This Page Is No Longer Being Updated This website is archived for historical purposes and is no longer being maintained or updated. Media Statement For Immediate Release: Friday,…
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Transcript for CDC Telebriefing: Update on Flu Season 2014-15 – Transcript
Press Briefing Transcript Friday, January 9, 2014 at 12:00 E.T. Please Note:This transcript is not edited and may contain errors. OPERATOR: Good morning and thank you for holding. The lines…
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CDC Telebriefing: Update on Flu Season 2014-15 – Media Advisory
Alert_06 Archived: This Page Is No Longer Being Updated This website is archived for historical purposes and is no longer being maintained or updated. Media Advisory For Immediate Release: Thursday,…
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Transcript for CDC Telebriefing: New Vital Signs Report – Too many people die of alcohol poisoning in the US – Transcript
Press Briefing Transcript Tuesday, January 6, 2014 at 12:00 E.T. Please Note:This transcript is not edited and may contain errors. OPERATOR: Welcome and thank you for standing by. I’d like…
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CDC Telebriefing: New Vital Signs Report – Too many people die of alcohol poisoning in the US – Media Advisory
Media Advisory For Immediate Release: Tuesday, January 6, 2015Contact: CDC Media Relations404-639-3286 What There is an average of 6 alcohol poisoning deaths every day in the US. Most deaths occur…