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Fighting antibiotic resistance: CDC tool maps progress in every state, but still more to be done – Press Release
Press Release For Immediate Release: Wednesday, January 10, 2018Contact: Media Relations(404) 639-3286 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) today released new data in its Antibiotic Resistance (AR) Investment…
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About 3,500 babies in the US are lost to sleep-related deaths each year – Press Release
Press Release Embargoed Until: Tuesday, January 9, 2018, 1:00 p.m. ETContact: Media Relations(404) 639-3286 Every year, there are thousands of sleep related deaths among babies. Four tips for parents and…
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CDC Telebriefing: What can healthcare providers and caregivers do to help babies sleep safer? – Media Advisory
3,500 sleep-related infant deaths: What can healthcare providers and caregivers do to help babies sleep safer? Media Advisory For Immediate Release: Tuesday, January 9, 2018Contact: Media Relations(404) 639-3286 What Every…
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Avoid Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Stay Safe While Staying Warm – Media Statement
Media Statement For Immediate Release: Friday, January 5, 2018Contact: Media Relations,(404) 639-3286 With more frigid weather on the way, it is important to stay safe while staying warm. Carbon monoxide (CO),…
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CDC Investigating Multistate Outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 Infections – Media Statement
CDC, several states, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration are investigating a multistate outbreak of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli O157:H7 infections (STEC O157:H7) in 13 states. Seventeen illnesses have…
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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…