Travel Advisories
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CDC Telebriefing-New Vital Signs Report – CDC reports on largest acute flaccid myelitis (AFM) outbreak: doctors should recognize symptoms early and report all suspected cases
What In 2018, the third and largest outbreak of AFM occurred in the United States since CDC started surveillance in 2014, with 233 patients in 41 states. These outbreaks have…
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CDC Urges Doctors to Rapidly Recognize and Report AFM Cases
As the late summer/early fall “season” for acute flaccid myelitis (AFM) nears, CDC is calling on medical professionals to quickly recognize AFM symptoms and report all suspected cases to their…
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CDC Update for an Outbreak of Salmonella Infections Linked to Papayas Imported from Mexico
A CDC update for an outbreak of Salmonella infections linked to papayas imported from Mexico has been posted at www.cdc.gov/salmonella/uganda-06-19/index.html. Updates: Epidemiologic and traceback evidence indicates Cavi brand whole, fresh…
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Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Papayas
A CDC food safety alert for an outbreak of Salmonella infections linked to papayas imported from Mexico has been posted at www.cdc.gov/salmonella/uganda-06-19/index.html. Key points: CDC, FDA, and public health and…
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CDC Press Release: Most Americans Have Never Had an HIV Test, New Data Show
The CDC recommends that everyone between the ages of 13 – 64 years be screened at least once in their lifetime, yet less than 40% of people in the U.S.…
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CDC Press Release: Outbreaks of diarrhea caused by summertime parasite increased from 2009 through 2017
Outbreaks of Cryptosporidium (Crypto) in the United States increased an average 13% each year from 2009-2017, according to a report published in CDC’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report. Crypto, a…
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Hong Kong: Demonstrations and National Security Legislation
Hong Kong: Demonstrations and National Security Legislation Large-scale protests and demonstrations have taken place in Hong Kong since July 2019. Acts of violence have occurred between police and demonstrators across…
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Hong Kong: Ongoing Protests
Hong Kong: Ongoing Protests Protest activity is ongoing in Hong Kong and there continues to be a risk of violent confrontation. ‘Flash mob’ demonstrations take place with little or no warning, and have…
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Vital Signs: Rabies Transcript
OPERATOR: Welcome and thank you for standing by. At this time all participants are in a listen-only mode until the question and answer session of today’s conference. To ask a…
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CDC Investigation Notice: Salmonella Outbreaks Linked to Backyard Poultry
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